Muscle Structure and Function Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which term describes a muscle with two bellies?

Fusiform

Strap

Bipennate

Two headed (correct)

A mixed nerve contains both motor and sensory fibers.

True

What is the primary function of the biceps brachii?

Flexion of the elbow joint

A __________ muscle has fibers arranged in a parallel pattern.

strap Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of muscle with its associated feature:

Unipennate = Fibers arranged on one side of a tendon Bipennate = Fibers arranged on both sides of a tendon Multipennate = Multiple tendons with fibers arranged around them Fusiform = Tapered at both ends Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint allows for only rotation as its possible movement?

Pivot joint Signup and view all the answers

What happens to muscle fibers during contraction?

They swell and shorten. Signup and view all the answers

The entrance point for nerve supply to a muscle is referred to as the motor point.

True Signup and view all the answers

Hinge joints allow for flexion and extension movements.

True Signup and view all the answers

List two factors used to name skeletal muscles.

Shape and size Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is characterized by two distinct convex surfaces articulating with two concave surfaces?

Condyloid joint Signup and view all the answers

The ____ joints, such as the elbow and knee, allow for flexion and extension movements.

hinge Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is NOT primarily stable due to the shape of its bones?

Acromioclavicular joint Signup and view all the answers

Match the following joints with their characteristics:

Ball-and-socket = Allows for a wide range of movements, including rotation Hinge = Allows for flexion and extension Pivot = Allows for rotational movement only Condyloid = Facilitates multiple movements including rotation, but less than ball-and-socket Signup and view all the answers

Fibrous ligaments can prevent excessive movement in a joint.

True Signup and view all the answers

Name an example of a condyloid joint.

Metacarpophalangeal joint (knuckle joint) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint allows for a great degree of freedom of movement?

Synovial joint Signup and view all the answers

All synovial joints have articular discs.

False Signup and view all the answers

What type of cartilage covers the articular surfaces of synovial joints?

hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

The movement of the wrist joint is classified as an __________ joint.

ellipsoid Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of joints with their examples:

Fibrous joint = Coronal suture of skull Cartilaginous joint = Joint between two lumbar vertebral bodies Synovial joint = Hip joint Secondary cartilaginous joint = Joint between the 1st rib and manubrium sterni Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of synovial fluid in joints?

Lubricates the articular surfaces Signup and view all the answers

The synovial membrane is also known as the capsule of the joint.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one type of movement that is impossible in ellipsoid joints.

rotation Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the bones of a joint are no longer in their normal anatomic relationship?

The joint is dislocated Signup and view all the answers

Syringomyelia causes an increase in pain sensation in the joints.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one example of a joint that is particularly susceptible to dislocation.

Shoulder joint Signup and view all the answers

Gonococcal arthritis primarily affects __________ joints such as the ankle and elbow.

large synovial Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding joint pain sensation?

Pain sensation in the joint can be lost in certain diseases. Signup and view all the answers

More than one joint may receive the same nerve supply.

True Signup and view all the answers

Inadequate development of the __________ can cause dislocation of the hip.

socket Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of arthritis to the correct characteristic:

Gonococcal Arthritis = Affects large synovial joints Tuberculous Arthritis = Can start in the synovial membrane Syringomyelia = Loss of pain sensation in joints Dislocation = Loss of normal anatomic relationship in a joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the mesotendon?

To enable blood vessels to enter the tendon Signup and view all the answers

Tendons are always completely surrounded by synovial sheaths.

False Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the blood clot at the damaged site of a ligament?

It is invaded by blood vessels and fibroblasts. Signup and view all the answers

The __________ occurs where tendons pass under ligaments and retinacula.

synovial sheath Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of blood vessel with its function:

Arteries = Carry blood away from the heart Veins = Return blood to the heart Capillaries = Site of exchange between blood and tissues Signup and view all the answers

What can be required in severe ligament injuries?

Surgical approximation of the cut ends Signup and view all the answers

Fibroblasts lay down new collagen and elastic fibers in response to ligament injury.

True Signup and view all the answers

What can cause the mesotendon to disappear?

Extensive range of movement. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Muscle Structure and Classification

Muscles have various structural forms: rhomboid, quadrilateral, strap, fusiform, and triangular.
Muscle arrangements include unipennate, bipennate, and multipennate, aiding numerous contraction types.
Contraction shortens muscle fibers by one-third to one-half of their resting length, with accompanying swelling.
Muscles can paradoxically contract to control movements (e.g., biceps brachii vs. triceps brachii).

Nerve Supply of Skeletal Muscle

Skeletal muscle nerves are mixed, with approximately 60% motor and 40% sensory fibers.
Nerve entry point for muscles typically occurs at the midpoint of the muscle's deep surface.

Naming of Skeletal Muscles

Muscle names derive from shape, size, number of heads or bellies, position, depth, attachments, and actions.

Muscle Tone

Assessment of muscle tone is crucial in clinical evaluations to understand individual muscle functionality.

Joint Types and Movements

Joints feature three primary types: fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial.
- Fibrous joints permit no movement (e.g., coronal suture).
- Cartilaginous joints allow limited movement (e.g., joints between lumbar vertebrae).
Synovial joints enable significant movement; their surfaces are coated with hyaline cartilage and contain synovial fluid.

Synovial Joint Characteristics

Designed for mobility, synovial joints feature a synovial membrane and are encapsulated by a fibrous layer.
Types of synovial joints include:
- Ellipsoid Joints: Allow flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction (e.g., wrist joint).
- Hinge Joints: Facilitate flexion and extension (e.g., elbow, knee).
- Pivot Joints: Permit rotation (e.g., atlantoaxial joint).
- Condyloid Joints: Enable various movements, including some rotation (e.g., knuckle joints).

Ligament Function and Injury

Fibrous ligaments prevent excessive joint movement but can stretch with prolonged stress.
Knowledge of joint structures aids in understanding joint injuries and their clinical management through immobilization or surgical repair.

Examination and Assessment of Joints

Clinicians assess joint movement range, identifying dislocations when bones misalign.
Certain joints are more susceptible to dislocation due to inadequate ligament support or poor anatomical fit (e.g., shoulder, hip).

Vulnerability to Injury

Weightbearing joints with cartilaginous discs (e.g., knee) risk injury during rapid movements.
Damage to ligaments often leads to sprains requiring immobilization or surgical intervention if severe.

Blood Supply and Vascular Structure

Blood vessels distributed throughout the body include arteries, veins, and capillaries, each with distinct functions related to circulation and nutrient delivery.

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Test your understanding of muscle structure, classification, and nerve supply with this comprehensive quiz. Explore various muscle arrangements and their functional implications. Additionally, examine the importance of muscle tone and joint types in relation to skeletal muscles.

Muscle Structure and Function Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which term describes a muscle with two bellies?

A mixed nerve contains both motor and sensory fibers.

What is the primary function of the biceps brachii?

A __________ muscle has fibers arranged in a parallel pattern.

Match the type of muscle with its associated feature:

Which type of joint allows for only rotation as its possible movement?

What happens to muscle fibers during contraction?

The entrance point for nerve supply to a muscle is referred to as the motor point.

Hinge joints allow for flexion and extension movements.

List two factors used to name skeletal muscles.

What type of joint is characterized by two distinct convex surfaces articulating with two concave surfaces?

The ____ joints, such as the elbow and knee, allow for flexion and extension movements.

Which joint is NOT primarily stable due to the shape of its bones?

Match the following joints with their characteristics:

Fibrous ligaments can prevent excessive movement in a joint.

Name an example of a condyloid joint.

Which type of joint allows for a great degree of freedom of movement?

All synovial joints have articular discs.

What type of cartilage covers the articular surfaces of synovial joints?

The movement of the wrist joint is classified as an __________ joint.

Match the types of joints with their examples:

What is the function of synovial fluid in joints?

The synovial membrane is also known as the capsule of the joint.

Name one type of movement that is impossible in ellipsoid joints.

What occurs when the bones of a joint are no longer in their normal anatomic relationship?

Syringomyelia causes an increase in pain sensation in the joints.

Name one example of a joint that is particularly susceptible to dislocation.

Gonococcal arthritis primarily affects __________ joints such as the ankle and elbow.

Which of the following statements is true regarding joint pain sensation?

More than one joint may receive the same nerve supply.

Inadequate development of the __________ can cause dislocation of the hip.

Match the type of arthritis to the correct characteristic:

What is the role of the mesotendon?

Tendons are always completely surrounded by synovial sheaths.

What happens to the blood clot at the damaged site of a ligament?

The __________ occurs where tendons pass under ligaments and retinacula.

Match the type of blood vessel with its function:

What can be required in severe ligament injuries?

Fibroblasts lay down new collagen and elastic fibers in response to ligament injury.

What can cause the mesotendon to disappear?

Study Notes

Muscle Structure and Classification

Nerve Supply of Skeletal Muscle

Naming of Skeletal Muscles

Muscle Tone

Joint Types and Movements

Synovial Joint Characteristics

Ligament Function and Injury

Examination and Assessment of Joints

Vulnerability to Injury

Blood Supply and Vascular Structure

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