Anatomy & Physiology - Bones & Joints/ Muscles & Muscle Actions

1. In which anatomical plane does scoliosis occur?

• Frontal

• Transvers

• Sagittal

• Transverse and Frontal

Which term is used to describe the fascia (covering) around bundles of muscle fibres (fascicles)?

• Endomysium

• Perimysium

• Epimysium

• Periosteum

Which activity would predominately recruit fast glycolytic motor units?

• Sprinting

• Walking

• Jogging

• Sitting at a table

Which muscle does NOT attach to the tibia and the femur?

• 1. Vastus lateralis

• 1. Vastus medialis

• 1. Vastus intermedius

• 1. Rectus femoris

Which arm muscle crosses two joints?

• 1. Biceps brachii

• 1. Brachialis

• 1. Brachioradialis

• 1. None of the above

Which statement describes the action of the subscapilaris?

• 1. Lateral rotation

• 1. Medial rotation

• 1. Assists in abduction of the arm

• 1. Weak lateral rotator

Which of the four quadriceps muscles has a main role in the last 15 degrees of knee extension to keep the patella moving smoothly?

• 1. Vastus lateralis

• 1. Vastus medialis

• 1. Vastus intermedius

• 1. Rectus femoris

Where are the internal obliques located?

• 1. Deep to the transverse abdominis

• 1. Deep to the external obliques and rectus abdominis

• 1. Superficial to the external obliques and rectus abdominis

• 1. Soperficial to the externa obliques and deep to the rectus abdominis

Which muscle contributes to the flexion of the vertebral column?

• 1. Longissimus

• 1. Gluteus maximus

• 1. Rectus abdominis

• 1. Multifidus

Which muscle is involved in hip adduction?

• 1. Piriformis

• 1. Pectineus

• 1. Gluteus maximus

• 1. Gluteus medius