Muscular System Review

Stretched or pull ligaments are referred to as a _____.

• Sprain

• Strain

• Dislocation

• Cramp

What is not a point of origin for the Gluteus Maximus?

• posterior iliac crest
• posterior sacrum
• posterior coccyx
• posterior femur

What is the insertion for the gluetus medius?

• greater trochanter
• medial epicondyle
• iliac crest
• gluteal tuberosity

Which muscle(s) is involved in the action of raising the mandible while chewing?

• temporalis and masseter
• epicranius frontalis
• platysma
• masseter only

Which muscle is #3?

• orbicularis oris
• orbicularis occuli
• buccinator
• zygomaticus

Which muscle is #2?

• gastrocnemius
• soleus
• tibialis anterior
• extensor digitorum longus

Which of the following is NOT involved in extension at the knee?

• rectus femoris

• tibialis anterior

• vastus lateralis

• vastus medialis

Which of the following is NOT involved in abduction of the leg?

• sartorius
• gluteus medius
• tensor fascia latae
• adductor longus

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

• the origin is the immovable end of a muscle
• the insertion is the movable end of a muscle
• when a muscle contracts, the origin moves toward the insertion
• all of the statements are correct

Which muscle is the Agonist during the action of 'standing on tiptoes'?

• Hamstrings
• Quadriceps
• Gastrocnemius
• Tibialis anterior