Muscles of the forelimb quiz

What is the function of extrinsic muscles?

• Originate outside the area where they act

• Contained within the region where they act

• Draws a body part forward

• Draws a body part backward

What is the role of a protractor muscle?

• Draws a body part backward

• Extends or straightens by increasing angle between joint

• Draws a body part forward

• Decreases angle between a joint

Which muscle type is involved in moving the elbow joint?

• Protractor

• Retractor

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

What is the primary action of an adductor muscle?

• Moves the limb away from the median plane

• Pulls the limb toward the medial plane

• Extends or straightens by increasing angle between joint

• Decreases angle between a joint

What is the function of the trapezius muscle in relation to the limb?

• Works on the forelimb only

• Works on the hindlimb only

• Works on the whole limb

• Works on the head

What type of muscle is the Biceps Brachii classified as?

• Extrinsic muscle

• Intrinsic muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

What is the function of the carpal flexor muscles?

• Extend the elbow

• Flex the carpus

• Rotate the shoulder

• Stabilize the knee

Which muscle is part of the deep digital flexors?

• Flexor carpi radialis

• Deep digital flexors

• Trapezius

• Rectus abdominis

What type of muscle is the flexor carpi ulnaris?

• Extrinsic

• Intrinsic

• Superficial

• Deep

Which muscle is NOT involved in flexing the carpus?

• Flexor carpi radialis

• Flexor carpi ulnaris

• Deep digital flexors

• Biceps brachii