104 Questions
Which of the following word roots refers to muscle?
Myo/o
Which of the following terms refers to the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does not move when the muscle contracts?
Origin
Which muscle closes the eye?
Orbicularis oculi
Which term describes moving a body part toward the midline?
Adduction
What muscle action means to spin on an axis?
Rotation
What does the term intrinsic refer to in regard to muscle?
Intrinsic describes a muscle that has an origin and insertion located in the same body region.
What muscle action describes bringing the thumb into the palm?
Opposition
Which muscle has an insertion on the mandible?
All of these muscles insert on the mandible.
Which of the following is not found on the back or buttocks?
Deltoid
What is the origin of the frontalis muscle?
Epicranial aponeurosis
Which group of muscles are synergists?
Temporalis and masseter
Which division of the PNS prepares the body for physical activity or fight or flight?
Sympathetic
Which part of a neuron carries the nerve impulse?
Axon
What is not a function of the muscular system?
Electrolyte balance
What part of a neuron usually receives the information?
Dendrite
What part of the axon is called the trigger zone?
Axon hillock
What is the dietary recommended daily allowance of protein for a person of average weight?
46–56 g
Which of the following minerals is required for muscle cell function?
Calcium
What muscular disorder is characterized by painful muscle spasms?
Cramp
Which lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for hearing?
Temporal
What is the function of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum?
All of these are correct
What is the function of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum?
Vision
Which statement about a muscle's response to nerve stimulation is true?
All of these answers are correct.
Which theory of muscle contraction involves thick myofilaments grabbing thin myofilaments and pulling them toward the center of the sarcomere?
Sliding filament theory
What term describes a sustained muscle contraction?
Tetanus
What is a motor unit?
A single nerve cell and all the muscle cells it stimulates
Which term describes moving a body part away from the midline?
Abduction
What muscle action means to spin on an axis?
Rotation
What muscle action describes bringing the thumb into the palm?
Opposition
Which of the following is not found on the back or buttocks?
Deltoid
Which lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for vision?
Occipital
What is the function of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum?
Hearing
What are the two major components of the brainstem?
Medulla oblongata and pons
Which of the following word roots refers to muscle?
Myo/o
Which of the following terms refers to the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does not move when the muscle contracts?
Origin
What does the term intrinsic refer to in regard to muscle?
Intrinsic describes a muscle that has an origin and insertion located in the same body region.
Which of the following muscles is not found on the thigh or leg?
Brachialis
Which of the following muscles closes the eye?
Orbicularis oculi
Which of the following muscles has an insertion on the mandible?
All of these muscles insert on the mandible.
What is the origin of the frontalis muscle?
Epicranial aponeurosis
Which of the following minerals are required for muscle cell function?
Calcium and potassium
What is the function of the muscular system?
Movement
Which of the following statements about the aging of the muscular system is not true?
Our diet and lifestyle solely determine the rate and extent of muscle loss.
What is electromyography used to assess?
Electric stimuli
Which division of the PNS prepares the body for physical activity or fight or flight?
Sympathetic
What part of a neuron carries the nerve impulse?
Axon
Which part of a neuron usually receives the information?
Dendrite
What part of the axon is called the trigger zone?
Axon hillock
Which theory of muscle contraction involves thick myofilaments grabbing thin myofilaments and pulling them toward the center of the sarcomere?
Sliding filament theory
In which phase of a contraction is calcium actively transported back to the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
Relaxation phase
What term describes a sustained muscle contraction?
Tetany
What is the most common lever system in the human body?
Third class
Which of the following word roots refers to muscle?
Myo/o
Which of the following word roots refers to strength?
Sthen/o
Which of the following terms refers to the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does move when the muscle contracts?
Insertion
Which term describes bending a body part anteriorly (except in regard to the knee)?
Flexion
What muscle action means to make a circle with part of the body?
Circumduction
What is a fixator?
A muscle that holds an origin stable for another muscle
What is the term for the main muscle that performs an action?
Prime mover
Which of the following muscles is not found on the thigh or leg?
Brachialis
Which muscle closes the eye?
Orbicularis oculi
Which of the following muscles has an insertion on the mandible?
All of these muscles insert on the mandible.
What is the origin of the frontalis muscle?
Epicranial aponeurosis
Which of the following minerals are required for muscle cell function?
Calcium and potassium
What is the dietary recommended daily allowance of protein for a person of average weight?
46–56 g
What is not a function of the muscular system?
Electrolyte balance
What function of the muscular system is performed when a person's facial expression can tell you how they feel?
Communication
Which lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for hearing?
Temporal
What is the function of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum?
All of these are correct.
What is the function of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum?
Vision
Which theory of muscle contraction involves thick myofilaments grabbing thin myofilaments and pulling them toward the center of the sarcomere?
Sliding filament theory
In which phase of a contraction is calcium actively transported back to the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
Relaxation phase
What is the most common lever system in the human body?
First class
Which type of muscle tissue is voluntary and under conscious control?
Skeletal
Which division of the PNS is responsible for preparing the body for physical activity or fight or flight?
Sympathetic
What part of a neuron carries the nerve impulse?
Axon
Which part of a neuron usually receives the information?
Dendrite
What part of the axon is called the trigger zone?
Axon hillock
Which of the following word roots refers to muscle?
Myo/o
Which of the following word roots refers to strength?
Sthen/o
Which of the following terms refers to the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does not move when the muscle contracts?
Origin
Which lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for hearing?
Temporal
What is the function of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum?
All of these are correct.
What is the function of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum?
Vision
Which mineral is required for muscle cell function?
Calcium
What is the dietary recommended daily allowance of protein for a person of average weight?
46–56 g
What is not a function of the muscular system?
Electrolyte balance
What muscular disorder is characterized by painful muscle spasms?
Cramp
Which term describes bending a body part anteriorly (except in regard to the knee)?
Flexion
What is the term for the main muscle that performs an action?
Prime mover
If a person stands on their tiptoes with their heels off the floor, what action are they performing?
Plantar flexion
What muscle action describes bringing the thumb into the palm?
Opposition
Which division of the PNS prepares the body for physical activity or fight or flight?
Sympathetic
What part of a neuron carries the nerve impulse?
Axon
What part of a neuron usually receives the information?
Dendrite
What part of the axon is called the trigger zone?
Axon hillock
Which of the following muscles does not originate on the humerus?
Diaphragm
What is the function of the rectus abdominus?
To compress the abdomen
Which of the following muscles inserts on the metacarpals and the carpals?
Extensor carpi ulnaris
In the forearm, where do all the flexors originate?
At the medial epicondyle of the humerus
Which statement about a muscle's response to nerve stimulation is true?
All of these answers are correct.
What theory of muscle contraction involves thick myofilaments grabbing thin myofilaments and pulling them toward the center of the sarcomere?
Sliding filament theory
In which phase of a contraction is calcium actively transported back to the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
Relaxation phase
What is a power stroke?
Myosin pulling on actin to draw Z-lines toward the center, shortening the sarcomere
Test your knowledge on the functions of sensory and motor neurons with this quiz. Determine which type of neuron carries afferent or outgoing messages, and which carries efferent or incoming messages to and from the brain.
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