Chapter 10 Muscle Sample Question P2

Front 1

third class

Back 1

The most common lever systems in the body are those that have the applied force between the fulcrum and the resistance. These are called ______ levers.

Front 2

synergist

Back 2

A muscle that assists the muscle primarily responsible for a given action is a(n)

Front 3

chewing

Back 3

A muscle that is inserted on the mandible is probably involved in

Front 4

tongue

Back 4

A muscle whose name ends in the suffix -glossus would be found attached to the

Front 5

External intercostals

Back 5

Damage to which of the following muscles would interfere with quiet breathing?

Front 6

rectus abdominis

Back 6

During abdominal surgery, the surgeon makes a cut through the muscle directly to the right of the linea alba. The muscle that is being cut would be the

Front 7

trapezius

Back 7

Each of the following terms is a descriptive term for a muscle's action EXCEPT

Front 8

pollicis

Back 8

Each of the following terms is used to describe the shape of a muscle EXCEPT

Front 9

ribs

Back 9

Muscles ending in the suffix "-costal" would be associated with the

Front 10

rectus

Back 10

Muscles with fibers that run straight or parallel to the long axis of the body are called