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WorksheetsMuscular and Skeletal Exam Prep
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
T/F: Bones surround vital organs to protect them.
True
False
Bones form a framework to support the body's muscles, fat, and skin.
True
False
Yellow marrow produces red and white blood cells.
True
False
Superficial muscles that position or stabilize an organ are called
profundus
externus
intrinsic
extrinsic
interus
A _____ is a muscle whose contraction is chiefly responsible for producing a particular movement.
agonist
prime mover
prime mover and agonist
antagonist
Muscles with fibers that run parallel to the long axis of the body are called
transversus.
obliquus.
medialis.
lateralis.
rectus.
muscles that guard entrances and exits of internal passageways are called
circular
extrinsic
intrinsic
profundus
deep muscles are called
circular
profundus
intrinsic
superficialis
Skeletal muscles in which the fascicles are arranged to form a common angle with the tendon are _____ muscles
pennate
divergent
circular
parallel
In a _____ muscle, the fascicles are concentrically arranged around an opening.
parallel
straight
circular
pennate
A muscle whose name ends in the suffix -glossus would be found attached to the
chin
tongue
cheek
jaw
Contracting the calf muscles to elevate the body on the toes involves a _____ lever.
third-class
fourth-class
second and third-class
second class
A muscle whose contraction is chiefly responsible for producing a particular movement is called
a synergist
an antagonist
an originator
an agonist
From the following, choose the one that includes only muscles of facial expression
Group of answer choices
procerus, capitis, cervicis, zygomaticus
lateral rectus, medial rectus, hypoglossus, stylohyoid
buccinator, orbicularis oris, risorius, frontalis
splenius, masseter, scalenus, platysma
Damage to the pectoralis major would interfere with a person's ability to
extend the forearm
rotate the elbow
abduct the humerus
adduct the humerus
elevate the scapula
The _____ allows you to look cross eyed.
inferior rectus
inferior oblique
medial rectus
lateral rectus
A muscle that inserts on the radial tuberosity is most likely involved in
elbow flexion
elbow extension
elbow abduction
protracton
Which of the following is NOT an example of a homeostatic mechanism?
Shivering when body temperature falls below normal limits
Pulling blankets over yourself when cold at night.
Increase heart rate and contraction force when blood pressure falls.
Secreting insulin after a meal to decrease blood sugar concentration.
Identify the INCORRECT word pair.
Coxal and ribs
Digital and toes
Pectoral and chest
Calcaneal and heel
The body plane the if cut upon would show an inferior section is a __________ plane.
transverse
sagittal
frontal (coronal)
midsagittal
Which form of skin cancer is the most deadly due to its potential to metastiasize quickly to other body systems?
squamous cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma
melanoma
Hair and nails are extensions of the skin. What is the name for the protein that gives the skin it's waterproofing characteristic and makes up hair and nails?
melanin
collagen
keratin
Bones that make the instep of the foot.
Metacarpals
Metatarsals
Carpals
Tarsals
Name the bones of the Forehead
Sternum
Patella
Frontal
Maxilla
Examples of hinge joints are the shoulder and hip joints.
TRUE
FALSE
Side-to-side, or lateral, curvature of the spine
Kyphosis
Osteoporosis
Scoliosis
Arthritis
unctions of the skin include all of the following except:
Act as a sense organ
Protection
Synthesis of Vitamin E
Temperature regulation
A muscle that inserts on the body of the mandible is probably involved in
chewing
frowning
blowing
wrinkling the forehead
kissing
The most common lever systems in the body are those that have the applied force between the fulcrum and the resistance. These are called ______ levers.
Second Class
Third Class
First class
Squid
Each of the following terms is a descriptive term for a muscle’s action, except
adductor.
buccinator.
levator.
pronator.
tensor.
In a _____ muscle, the fascicles form a common angle with the tendon.
parallel
straight
convergent
pennate
circular
Most of the skeletal muscles in the body are
bipennate muscles
parallel muscles.
multipennate muscles.
convergent muscles.
Each coxae is made of three bones called the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
True
False
The epiphysis is the long shaft of long bones.
true
false
Sinuses are areas where cranial bones have joined together.
TRUE
FALSE
