Chapter 10 quiz

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Which muscles originate on the humerus and insert on the radius/ulna or carpal bones?

Almost all of the muscles that move the forearm and wrist (correct)

Muscles that move the leg

Muscles that move the thigh

Muscles of the pelvic girdle

How do the muscles of the forearm, wrist, and hand function together?

The muscles that flex the fingers do not originate on the radius or ulna.

The position of the wrist does not affect the functioning of the hand.

The muscles of the forearm that flex or extend the wrist do not originate on the humerus, radius or ulna.

Many muscles of the forearm affect the actions of the wrist because the position of the wrist impacts the functioning of the hand. (correct)

What are the 3 groups of pelvic muscles?

Muscles that move the neck, muscles that move the back, muscles that move the hips

Muscles that move the thigh, muscles that move the leg, muscles that move the feet and toes (correct)

Muscles that move the chest, muscles that move the abdomen, muscles that move the pelvis

Muscles that move the shoulder, muscles that move the elbow, muscles that move the wrist

What is the key relationship that helps predict the movement of the leg muscles?

The relationship of action lines and the axis of the knee joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of the muscles that move the thigh?

To move the thigh by originating on the ilium and inserting onto the femur Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are the exceptions to the rule that almost all forearm and wrist muscles originate on the humerus?

The long heads of the Biceps and Triceps Brachii Signup and view all the answers

Which group of muscles assists in moving the pectoral girdle and ribs during respiration?

Muscles of the vertebral column - Layer 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which group of muscles is responsible for moving the hand and fingers?

Forearm and hand muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles extend from the sacrum and coccyx to the ischium and pubis?

Muscles of the perineal region and pelvic diaphragm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pelvic girdle muscles?

Stabilizing the pelvic girdle and moving the legs Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are responsible for flexing the vertebral column?

Rectus muscles of the vertebral column Signup and view all the answers

Which group of muscles is responsible for rotating the vertebral column?

Oblique muscles of the vertebral column Signup and view all the answers

Which group of appendicular muscles focuses on strength rather than mobility?

Muscles of the pelvic girdle and lower limb Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the muscles that move the hand and fingers?

Move the hand and fingers Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles originate from the axial skeleton and insert onto bones of either the arm or pectoral girdle?

Muscles that position the pectoral girdle Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of thigh muscles in relation to the pelvic girdle?

Transfer weight from the axial skeleton to the lower limbs Signup and view all the answers

Which group of muscles focuses on a large range of motion due to muscular connections with the axial skeleton?

Muscles that position the pectoral girdle Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the muscles that move the hand and fingers?

Responsible for movement of hand and fingers Signup and view all the answers