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TG LVL 1 Final
Muscles Final Level 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the name of the fascia that surrounds the individual muscle fibers? | endomysium |
| What is the name of a muscle that resists the action of the prime mover? | antagonist |
| What do you call the connective tissue that connects bones together to provide strength & stability? | ligament |
| A transverse thickening of deep fascia that straps down tendons in a particular location is the | rentinaculum |
| Bean-shaped structures found throughout the body, especially in the groin, axilla, and neck | lymph nodes |
| Which is a section of the skeleton that includes the vertebral column and ribs? | axial |
| Which structure is located within the posterior triangle? | brachial plexus |
| What is the anatomical term for the "adam's apple"? | thyroid cartilage |
| The brachial plexus and subclavian artery pass through a small gap between the: | anterior & middle scalene |
| Which muscle is the strongest in the body relative to its size? | masseter |
| Which movement of the neck & head bilaterally shortens the fibers on longus capitis & colli? | flexion |
| Which of the following is an action of the masseter? | elevate the mandible |
| The three bones that make up the shoulder complex are the clavicle, scapula and | humerus |
| A "winged scapula" often indicates a weakness in which muscle? | serratus anterior |
| The biceps brachii and coracobrachialis muscles share what common attachment site? | serratus anterior |
| What bony landmark serves as an attachment site for three of the four rotator cuff muscles? | greater tubercle |
| The lesser tubercle serves as an attachment site for which muscle? | subscapularis |
| Which muscle is a complete synergist with the latsissimus dorsi and is sometimes called the it's little helper"? | teres major |
| What common attachment site is shared by teres major and latissimus dorsi? | crest of lesser tubercle of the humerus |
| Which rotator cuff muscle is NOT involved in rotation of the shoulder? | teres minor |
| To access the supraspinatus tendon, you must sink your fingers deep into what muscle? | deltoid |
| Which muscle is divided into three segments: clavicular, sternal, and costal? | pectoralis major |
| Which of the following is the only muscle of the posterior arm? | triceps brachii |
| If your partner felt a sharp, shooting sensation down her arm as you palpate her axilla, what would be a possible cause? | compression of the brachial plexus |
| Each wrist contains how many carpal bones? | 8 |
| The olecranon process serves as an attachment site for which muscle? | triceps brachii |
| Which bony landmark serves as an attachment site for the tendons of the wrist and hand flexors? | medial epicondyle |
| Which muscle is a strong elbow flexor located deep to the biceps brachii? | brachialis |
| In anatomical position, you will find the extensor group on which part of the forearm? | posterior/lateral |
| Which forearm muscles make up the "wad of three"? | extensor carpi radialis longus, brevis & brachioradialis |
| Which muscle is responsible for creating opposition at the thumb | opponens pollicis |
| What is the action of the anconeus? | extend the elbow |
| What structures pass through the carpal tunnel? | flexor tendons and medial nerve |
| Which artery is often used for taking the pulse at the wrist? | radial artery |
| How many vertebrae form the vertebral column? | 24 |
| Which section of the vertebral column is capable of the most movement? | cervical |
| How many ribs do we have on each side of the body | 12 |
| Which bony landmark is often horizontal to the level of the spinous process of L-4? | top of the iliac spine |
| Which bony landmark is often horizontal to the level of the spinous process of T-2? | superior angle of the scapula |
| Which is a list of the erector spinae muscles in the order of most medial to most lateral? | spinalis, longissimus, iliocostalis |
| Locating the last rib, posterior iliac crest and the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae will help you isolate which muscle? | quadratus lumborum |
| What is the primary muscle of respiration? | diaphragm |
| The rotatores span between how many vertebrae? | one to two |
| Which bones are considered part of both the pelvis and vertebral column? | sacrum & coccyx |
| Which movement is created by all muscles of the quadriceps group? | extension of the knee |
| What is the common attachment site for all quadriceps? | tibial tuberosity |
| What attachment site do all hamstrings have in common? | ischial tuberosity |
| Which muscle lies superficial to the sciatic nerve and can compress it if contracted, inflamed or swollen? | piriformis |
| If you place your fingers on the coccyx, PSIS and greater trochanter in the letter"t" which muscle are you trying to locate? | Piriformis |
| What are the two muscles that form the "triceps surae"? | gastrocnemius & soleus |
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clmahan