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Muscular and Skeletal Exam Prep

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

T/F: Bones surround vital organs to protect them.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Bones form a framework to support the body's muscles, fat, and skin.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Yellow marrow produces red and white blood cells.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Superficial muscles that position or stabilize an organ are called

a)

profundus

b)

externus

c)

intrinsic

d)

extrinsic

e)

interus

5.

A _____ is a muscle whose contraction is chiefly responsible for producing a particular movement.

a)

agonist

b)

prime mover

c)

prime mover and agonist

d)

antagonist

6.

Muscles with fibers that run parallel to the long axis of the body are called

a)

transversus.

b)

obliquus.

c)

medialis.

d)

lateralis.

e)

rectus.

7.

muscles that guard entrances and exits of internal passageways are called

a)

circular

b)

extrinsic

c)

intrinsic

d)

profundus

8.

deep muscles are called

a)

circular

b)

profundus

c)

intrinsic

d)

superficialis

9.

Skeletal muscles in which the fascicles are arranged to form a common angle with the tendon are _____ muscles

a)

pennate

b)

divergent

c)

circular

d)

parallel

10.

In a _____ muscle, the fascicles are concentrically arranged around an opening.

a)

parallel

b)

straight

c)

circular

d)

pennate

11.

A muscle whose name ends in the suffix -glossus would be found attached to the

a)

chin

b)

tongue

c)

cheek

d)

jaw

12.

Contracting the calf muscles to elevate the body on the toes involves a _____ lever.

a)

third-class

b)

fourth-class

c)

second and third-class

d)

second class

13.

A muscle whose contraction is chiefly responsible for producing a particular movement is called

a)

a synergist

b)

an antagonist

c)

an originator

d)

an agonist

14.

From the following, choose the one that includes only muscles of facial expression

Group of answer choices

a)

procerus, capitis, cervicis, zygomaticus

b)

lateral rectus, medial rectus, hypoglossus, stylohyoid

c)

buccinator, orbicularis oris, risorius, frontalis

d)

splenius, masseter, scalenus, platysma

15.

Damage to the pectoralis major would interfere with a person's ability to

a)

extend the forearm

b)

rotate the elbow

c)

abduct the humerus

d)

adduct the humerus

e)

elevate the scapula

16.

The _____ allows you to look cross eyed.

a)

inferior rectus

b)

inferior oblique

c)

medial rectus

d)

lateral rectus

17.

A muscle that inserts on the radial tuberosity is most likely involved in

a)

elbow flexion

b)

elbow extension

c)

elbow abduction

d)

protracton

18.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a homeostatic mechanism?

a)

Shivering when body temperature falls below normal limits

b)

Pulling blankets over yourself when cold at night.

c)

Increase heart rate and contraction force when blood pressure falls.

d)

Secreting insulin after a meal to decrease blood sugar concentration.

19.

Identify the INCORRECT word pair.

a)

Coxal and ribs

b)

Digital and toes

c)

Pectoral and chest

d)

Calcaneal and heel

20.

The body plane the if cut upon would show an inferior section is a __________ plane.

a)

transverse

b)

sagittal

c)

frontal (coronal)

d)

midsagittal

21.

Which form of skin cancer is the most deadly due to its potential to metastiasize quickly to other body systems?

a)

squamous cell carcinoma

b)

basal cell carcinoma

c)

melanoma

22.

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?

a)

melanin

b)

collagen

c)

keratin

23.

Bones that make the instep of the foot.

a)

Metacarpals

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Carpals

d)

Tarsals

24.

Name the bones of the Forehead

a)

Sternum

b)

Patella

c)

Frontal

d)

Maxilla

25.

Examples of hinge joints are the shoulder and hip joints.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

26.

Side-to-side, or lateral, curvature of the spine

a)

Kyphosis

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Arthritis

27.

unctions of the skin include all of the following except:

a)

Act as a sense organ

b)

Protection

c)

Synthesis of Vitamin E

d)

Temperature regulation

28.

A muscle that inserts on the body of the mandible is probably involved in

a)

chewing

b)

frowning

c)

blowing

d)

wrinkling the forehead

e)

kissing

29.

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.

a)

Second Class

b)

Third Class

c)

First class

d)

Squid

30.

Each of the following terms is a descriptive term for a muscle’s action, except

a)

adductor.

b)

buccinator.

c)

levator.

d)

pronator.

e)

tensor.

31.

In a _____ muscle, the fascicles form a common angle with the tendon.

a)

parallel

b)

straight

c)

convergent

d)

pennate

e)

circular

32.

Most of the skeletal muscles in the body are

a)

bipennate muscles

b)

parallel muscles.

c)

multipennate muscles.

d)

convergent muscles.

33.

Each coxae is made of three bones called the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

The epiphysis is the long shaft of long bones.

a)

true

b)

false

35.

Sinuses are areas where cranial bones have joined together.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE