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What is the common tendon of gastrocnemius and soleus known as?
What is the common tendon of gastrocnemius and soleus known as?
Which muscles are considered antagonists to the iliopsoas and pectineus muscles?
Which muscles are considered antagonists to the iliopsoas and pectineus muscles?
Which muscle in the lower limb is most commonly used for intramuscular injections?
Which muscle in the lower limb is most commonly used for intramuscular injections?
Which type of muscle tissue is primarily involved in voluntary movement?
Which type of muscle tissue is primarily involved in voluntary movement?
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What distinguishes cardiac muscle from the other muscle types?
What distinguishes cardiac muscle from the other muscle types?
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Which of the following muscles primarily acts to flex the hip joint?
Which of the following muscles primarily acts to flex the hip joint?
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Which muscle is NOT part of the hamstring group?
Which muscle is NOT part of the hamstring group?
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What is the primary action of the quadriceps muscle group?
What is the primary action of the quadriceps muscle group?
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Which of these muscles is located on the anterior aspect of the thigh?
Which of these muscles is located on the anterior aspect of the thigh?
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Which muscles are primarily involved in the adduction of the thigh?
Which muscles are primarily involved in the adduction of the thigh?
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Which muscle is involved in plantar flexion at the ankle joint?
Which muscle is involved in plantar flexion at the ankle joint?
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The vastus medialis muscle is classified under which category?
The vastus medialis muscle is classified under which category?
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Which muscle acts to laterally rotate the hip joint?
Which muscle acts to laterally rotate the hip joint?
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Which muscle is classified as a sphincter muscle?
Which muscle is classified as a sphincter muscle?
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What is the primary action of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
What is the primary action of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
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Which of the following muscles are classified as muscles of facial expression?
Which of the following muscles are classified as muscles of facial expression?
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Among the following, which muscles are primarily responsible for mastication?
Among the following, which muscles are primarily responsible for mastication?
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Which of the following muscles acts on the shoulder joint?
Which of the following muscles acts on the shoulder joint?
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What is the meaning of 'rectus' in the term rectus abdominis?
What is the meaning of 'rectus' in the term rectus abdominis?
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How are the muscles of the upper limb categorized based on their location and function?
How are the muscles of the upper limb categorized based on their location and function?
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Which statement is true regarding the erector spinae muscle?
Which statement is true regarding the erector spinae muscle?
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Which structure acts as the boundary for a muscle fiber and plays a critical role in maintaining cellular integrity?
Which structure acts as the boundary for a muscle fiber and plays a critical role in maintaining cellular integrity?
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What is the primary function of the endomysium in muscle tissues?
What is the primary function of the endomysium in muscle tissues?
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Which of the following components is directly involved in the contraction mechanism of muscles?
Which of the following components is directly involved in the contraction mechanism of muscles?
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In muscle anatomy, which band is characterized by the presence of actin filaments?
In muscle anatomy, which band is characterized by the presence of actin filaments?
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Which structure serves to align the myofibrils in muscle cells and is critical in the organization of sarcomeres?
Which structure serves to align the myofibrils in muscle cells and is critical in the organization of sarcomeres?
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Which muscle primarily enables the flexion of the elbow joint?
Which muscle primarily enables the flexion of the elbow joint?
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Which muscle acts as an antagonist to the biceps brachii during elbow extension?
Which muscle acts as an antagonist to the biceps brachii during elbow extension?
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Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?
Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?
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Which muscle assists in wrist flexion and is located near the palm?
Which muscle assists in wrist flexion and is located near the palm?
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Which of the following muscles would counteract the action of the flexor carpi radialis?
Which of the following muscles would counteract the action of the flexor carpi radialis?
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Which muscles in the list are antagonists to each other in terms of actions at the elbow joint?
Which muscles in the list are antagonists to each other in terms of actions at the elbow joint?
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What is the primary shape classification of the biceps brachii?
What is the primary shape classification of the biceps brachii?
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Which of the following actions does the teres major muscle perform?
Which of the following actions does the teres major muscle perform?
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Study Notes
Objectives
- Name and identify superficial muscles of the head and neck region
- Differentiate between muscles of facial expression and mastication
- Name and identify muscles of the trunk and understand their actions
- Name, identify and classify muscles of the upper and lower limbs
- Explain the actions of muscles of upper and lower limbs
- Distinguish between different types of muscles based on their histological features
Station 1: Superficial Muscles of Face, Neck and Trunk
- Muscles of the head and neck: Frontalis, Temporalis, Masseter, Orbicularis oculi, Orbicularis oris, Occipitalis, Buccinator, Platysma, Sternocleidomastoid
- Muscles of the trunk: Internal intercostal, Diaphragm, Serratus anterior, Latissimus dorsi, Trapezius, Erector spinae, Rhomboid major, Rectus abdominis, Transversus abdominis, External oblique, Internal oblique, Pectoralis major, Pectoralis minor.
Questions
- Which muscles are sphincters?
- What are the attachments of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
- Which muscles are for facial expression and why?
- Which muscles are for mastication?
- Which muscles act on the shoulder joint and are known as muscles of the upper limb?
Station 2: Muscles of the Upper Limb
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Muscles: Biceps brachii, Brachialis, Triceps, Deltoid, Teres major, Teres minor, Brachioradialis, Pronator teres, Palmaris longus, Flexor carpi ulnaris, Extensor carpi ulnaris, Extensor digitorum, Extensor carpi radialis longus, Flexor carpi radialis.
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Classify muscles by shape, location, and action.
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What are the attachments of brachioradialis?
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What is the action of biceps brachii? What is the antagonist to biceps brachii?
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Which other muscles are antagonists to each other?
Station 3: Muscles of the Lower Limb
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Muscles: Pectineus, Iliopsoas, Sartorius, Rectus femoris, Vastus medialis, Vastus lateralis, Gracilis, Semitendinosus, Fibularis longus, Fibularis brevis, Semimembranosus, Biceps femoris, Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Adductor longus, Tensor fascia lata, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Tibialis anterior, Tibialis posterior.
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Classify muscles by shape, size, location, and action.
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Which muscles are known as hamstring muscles? What are their actions on the knee joint?
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Which muscle is known as the quadriceps muscle? What is its action on the knee joint? What is its relationship to the patella?
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Which muscles are on the anterior aspect of the thigh? What is their action on the knee joint?
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Which muscles are on the medial aspect of the thigh? What is their action?
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What is the common tendon of gastrocnemius and soleus?
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Which muscles are antagonists to iliopsoas and pectineus muscles?
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Which muscle is commonly used for intramuscular injections in the lower limb?
Station 4: Histology of Muscle Fiber
- Muscles are multicellular contractile units (skeletal, smooth, cardiac).
- Muscle fibers have similarities and differences in structure and function.
- Identify the following histological features: Epimysium, Endomysium, Perimysium, Myofibrils, Sarcolemma, Nucleus, Dark band, Light band, H-zone, Z disc, Mitochondria, Sarcomere.
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This quiz tests your knowledge of the superficial muscles of the head, neck, and trunk. You will be asked to identify various muscles, differentiate between groups like facial expression and mastication, and understand the actions of these muscles. Challenge your understanding of muscle classification and histological features.
