Question 1

Which of the abdominal muscles does not insert on the linea alba?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rectus abdominis
B)  Transversus abdominis
C)  Internal oblique
D)  External oblique
E)  No exceptions; all choices insert on the linea alba.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

What is an aponeurosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A round tendonlike structure attaching muscle to bone
B)  A fibrous,perpendicular insertion between successive sheets or blocks of muscle
C)  A flat sheet of connective tissue used for muscle insertion
D)  A thin layer of muscle used to attach two other muscles together
E)  A narrow,vertical,fibrous strip used to attach muscle sheaths of the left and right rectus abdominisF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Which depress(es) the ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal intercostals
B)  Serratus posterior inferior
C)  Transversus thoracis
D)  Two of the choices are correct.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Collectively,these muscles support and position the head,vertebral column,and thoracic cage.They also control movements associated with respiration and form part of the floor of the pelvic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Axial muscles
B)  Appendicular musclesC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 5

Which muscle forms the traditional "six-pack" of a well-toned abdominal wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rectus abdominis
B)  Transversus abdominis
C)  Internal oblique
D)  External oblique
E)  LongissimusF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Which muscle does not move the mandible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporalis
B)  Masseter
C)  Lateral pterygoid
D)  Medial pterygoid
E)  GenioglossusF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Which two muscles are known collectively as the urogenital diaphragm? 
A: Ischiocavernosus
B: Deep transverse perineal
C: Bulbospongiosus
D: External urethral sphincter

Accepted Answer

A)  a,c
B)  b,d
C)  a,d
D)  b,c
E)  c,dF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

The muscle that causes the look of fear by tensing the skin of the neck is the

Accepted Answer

A)  buccinator.
B)  orbicularis oris.
C)  zygomaticus major.
D)  orbicularis oculi.
E)  platysma.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

These muscles extend from the pubis and ischium anteriorly to the sacrum and coccyx posteriorly.They control the evacuation of waste materials from the digestive and urinary systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscles of the abdominal wall
B)  Muscles of the vertebral column
C)  Muscles of the pelvic floor
D)  Muscles of the pharynx
E)  Muscles of the perineal floorF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 10

The deepest of the abdominal muscles are the _________ muscles.

Accepted Answer

A)  rectus abdominis
B)  transversus abdominis
C)  internal oblique
D)  external oblique
E)  tendinous intersectionsF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

In the male,which muscle ejects urine or semen,compresses the base of the penis,and helps in formation of an erection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iliococcygeus
B)  Superficial transverse perineal muscle
C)  External urethral sphincter
D)  Bulbospongiosus
E)  PubococcygeusF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Muscles of the vertebral column are simple,having only one superior and inferior attachment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Of the muscles listed,the only one not innervated by the pudendal nerve is the

Accepted Answer

A)  external anal sphincter.
B)  coccygeus.
C)  iliococcygeus.
D)  pubococcygeus.
E)  puborectalis.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which muscle is part of the urogenital diaphragm and constricts the urethra to voluntarily inhibit urination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ischiocavernosus
B)  Superficial transverse perineal muscle
C)  External urethral sphincter
D)  Bulbospongiosus
E)  PubococcygeusF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

This muscle has its origin on the perineal body and it encircles the anal opening.

Accepted Answer

A)  External anal sphincter
B)  Coccygeus
C)  Iliococcygeus
D)  Pubococcygeus
E)  PuborectalisF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

This muscle extends and rotates the vertebral column toward the opposite side of the body.Its inferior attachment is on the sacrum and transverse processes of each vertebra,and its superior attachment is the spinous processes of more superior vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A)  Multifidus
B)  Interspinales
C)  Intertransversarii
D)  Rotators
E)  Quadratus lumborumF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 17

What muscle forms a circular "sling" around the anorectal junction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iliococcygeus
B)  External anal sphincter
C)  Coccygeus
D)  Pubococcygeus
E)  PuborectalisF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the abdominal muscles is innervated by spinal nerves T7-T12?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rectus abdominis
B)  Transversus abdominis
C)  Internal oblique
D)  External oblique
E)  None of these choices is correct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Which muscles aid in the act of swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscles of the pharynx
B)  Muscles of mastication
C)  Muscles that move the tongue
D)  Muscles of facial expression
E)  Two of the choices are correct.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

The most medial of the abdominal muscles are the _________ muscles.

Accepted Answer

A)  rectus abdominis
B)  transversus abdominis
C)  internal oblique
D)  external oblique
E)  tendinous intersectionsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Exam 11: Axial Muscles

The deepest of the abdominal muscles are the _________ muscles.

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This muscle extends and rotates the vertebral column toward the opposite side of the body.Its inferior attachment is on the sacrum and transverse processes of each vertebra,and its superior attachment is the spinous processes of more superior vertebrae.

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The muscle that causes the look of fear by tensing the skin of the neck is the

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Of the muscles listed,the only one not innervated by the pudendal nerve is the

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Which of the abdominal muscles does not insert on the linea alba?

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What is an aponeurosis?

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These muscles extend from the pubis and ischium anteriorly to the sacrum and coccyx posteriorly.They control the evacuation of waste materials from the digestive and urinary systems.

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Which muscle is part of the urogenital diaphragm and constricts the urethra to voluntarily inhibit urination?

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Which depress(es) the ribs?

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The most medial of the abdominal muscles are the _________ muscles.

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In the male,which muscle ejects urine or semen,compresses the base of the penis,and helps in formation of an erection?

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Which of the abdominal muscles is innervated by spinal nerves T7-T12?

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Which two muscles are known collectively as the urogenital diaphragm? A: Ischiocavernosus B: Deep transverse perineal C: Bulbospongiosus D: External urethral sphincter

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This muscle has its origin on the perineal body and it encircles the anal opening.

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Muscles of the vertebral column are simple,having only one superior and inferior attachment.

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Collectively,these muscles support and position the head,vertebral column,and thoracic cage.They also control movements associated with respiration and form part of the floor of the pelvic cavity.

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Which muscle forms the traditional "six-pack" of a well-toned abdominal wall?

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What muscle forms a circular "sling" around the anorectal junction?

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Which muscles aid in the act of swallowing?

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Which muscle does not move the mandible?

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