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

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. In which anatomical plane does scoliosis occur?

a)

Frontal

b)

Transvers

c)

Sagittal

d)

Transverse and Frontal

2.

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

a)

Endomysium

b)

Perimysium

c)

Epimysium

d)

Periosteum

3.

Which activity would predominately recruit fast glycolytic motor units?

a)

Sprinting

b)

Walking

c)

Jogging

d)

Sitting at a table

4.

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

a)
  1. Vastus lateralis

b)
  1. Vastus medialis

c)
  1. Vastus intermedius

d)
  1. Rectus femoris

5.

Which arm muscle crosses two joints?

a)
  1. Biceps brachii

b)
  1. Brachialis

c)
  1. Brachioradialis

d)
  1. None of the above

6.

Which statement describes the action of the subscapilaris?

a)
  1. Lateral rotation

b)
  1. Medial rotation

c)
  1. Assists in abduction of the arm

d)
  1. Weak lateral rotator

7.

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

a)
  1. Vastus lateralis

b)
  1. Vastus medialis

c)
  1. Vastus intermedius

d)
  1. Rectus femoris

8.

Where are the internal obliques located?

a)
  1. Deep to the transverse abdominis

b)
  1. Deep to the external obliques and rectus abdominis

c)
  1. Superficial to the external obliques and rectus abdominis

d)
  1. Soperficial to the externa obliques and deep to the rectus abdominis

9.

Which muscle contributes to the flexion of the vertebral column?

a)
  1. Longissimus

b)
  1. Gluteus maximus

c)
  1. Rectus abdominis

d)
  1. Multifidus

10.

Which muscle is involved in hip adduction?

a)
  1. Piriformis

b)
  1. Pectineus

c)
  1. Gluteus maximus

d)
  1. Gluteus medius