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Musclar System Study Guide

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean for a muscle to be voluntary?

a)

We have control of it (example, moving your arm or blinking your eyes)

b)

We do not have control of it (example, digestion or the heart beating)

c)

It is the most important muscle for respiration

d)

It is connected to the heart

2.

What does it mean for a muscle to be involuntary?

a)

We have control of it (example, moving your arm or blinking your eyes)

b)

We do not have control of it (example, digestion or the heart beating)

c)

It is connected to bones

d)

It generates heat

3.

What is another (more common) word for respiration?

a)

Breathing

b)

Digestion

c)

Circulation

d)

Movement

4.

Is the diaphragm a voluntary or involuntary muscle?

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

c)

Cardiac

d)

Smooth

5.

What type of muscle is the diaphragm?

a)

Skeletal

b)

Cardiac

c)

Smooth

d)

Involuntary

6.

What attaches muscles to bones?

a)

Tendons

b)

Ligaments

c)

Cartilage

d)

Nerves

7.

What is the difference between the origin point and insertion point for a muscle?

a)

The origin point is where the muscle is connected to the bone that does not move

b)

The insertion point is where the muscle is connected to the bone that does not move

c)

The origin point is where the muscle is connected to the heart

d)

The insertion point is where the muscle is connected to the heart

8.

What is the location of the Biceps Brachii?

a)

Arm

b)

Leg

c)

Back

d)

Neck

9.

Where would you expect to find the Rectus Lateralis?

a)

On the side (lateral area) of the body

b)

In the center of the body

c)

On the back of the body

d)

On the front of the body

10.

How many different parts/attachments does the Quadriceps Femoris have?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

11.

What is one bone that the Quadriceps Femoris is attached to?

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Humerus

d)

Radius

12.

What does the Carpialis Pronator do?

a)

Rotates the wrist (carpals) to face downward

b)

Extends the fingers

c)

Flexes the elbow

d)

Rotates the shoulder

13.

Is the Infraspinator above or below the shoulder?

a)

Below

b)

Above

c)

Beside

d)

In front of

14.

What information is shared in the name Vastus Posterior?

a)

It is a long muscle (vastus) and it is in the back of the body (posterior)

b)

It is a short muscle and it is in the front of the body

c)

It is a wide muscle and it is on the side of the body

d)

It is a small muscle and it is in the lower part of the body

15.

What name would you give a muscle that is on the lateral side of the femur?

a)

Femoris Lateralis

b)

Biceps Brachii

c)

Trapezius

d)

Rectus Abdominis

16.

What name would you give a long muscle that extends the fingers?

a)

Extensor Digitorum

b)

Flexor Carpi

c)

Pectoralis Major

d)

Latissimus Dorsi

17.

What does it mean for a muscle to contract?

a)

Lengthen

b)

Shorten

c)

Expand

d)

Relax

18.

What is a by-product of muscles producing energy without oxygen?

a)

Lactic Acid

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Water

d)

Glucose

19.

How does lactate work as a feedback loop for muscles?

a)

It increases muscle mass

b)

It signals the brain to stop exercise

c)

It helps muscles rest and receive more oxygen

d)

It causes muscle tears

20.

How is the burn during a workout different from the soreness that comes the day after?

a)

The burn is due to microtears

b)

The burn is a buildup of lactate

c)

The soreness is due to lactate

d)

The soreness is immediate

21.

Which of the following muscle types are voluntary?

a)

Skeletal

b)

Cardiac

c)

Smooth muscle

22.
What is a voluntary muscle?
a)
You have control over the muscle 
b)
You have no control over the muscle
c)
Muscle works automatically
d)
Muscles fuse together
23.

An example of an involuntary muscle is?

a)

Leg

b)

Heart

c)

Arm

d)

Fingers

24.

Which muscle type is responsible for the contraction of the heart?

a)

Skeletal muscle

b)

Smooth muscle

c)

Cardiac muscle

d)

Voluntary muscle

25.

What is the function of tendons in the muscular system?

a)

Connect muscles to bones

b)

Connect bones to bones

c)

Produce synovial fluid

d)

Store minerals

26.

The end of the muscle that attaches to the more movable bone is known as the:

a)

Origin

b)

Insertion

c)

Belly

d)

Tendon

27.

What structure connects muscle to bone?

a)

Tendon

b)

Ligament

c)

Cartilage

d)

Aponeurosis

28.

Point of origin refers to .......

a)

the place where the muscles attach to the bone, but no movement occurs

b)

the place where the muscles attach the and movement occurs

c)

where a muscle attaches to another muscle

d)

the membrane the covers and supports muscles

29.

Name this movement

a)

ulnar deviation

b)

supination

c)

pronation

d)

radial deviation

30.

Name this movement

a)

supination

b)

pronation

c)

ulnar deviation

d)

radial deviation

31.

Name this movement

a)

inversion

b)

eversion

c)

adduction

d)

abduction

32.

Name this movement

a)

adduction

b)

abduction

c)

inversion

d)

eversion

33.

Name this movement

a)

extension

b)

flexion

c)

adduction

d)

abduction

34.

Name this movement

a)

adduction

b)

abduction

c)

flexion

d)

extension

35.
Moving a limb away from midline
a)
Pronation
b)
Abduction
c)
Adduction
d)
Flexion
36.
Movement of a limb toward the body midline
a)
Abduction
b)
Flexion
c)
Adduction
d)
Pronation
37.

Which movement is a bending action?

a)

Dorsiflexion

b)

Extension

c)

Plantarflexion

d)

Flexion

38.

Extension is....

a)

a bending action

b)

Making a full circle

c)

a straightening action

d)

Pointing your toes

39.

This movement is?

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

40.

This movement is?

a)

Abduction

b)

Adduction

41.

This movement is?

a)

Abduction

b)

Adduction

42.

The Movement of A?

a)

Lateral Rotation

b)

Medial Rotation

43.

The Movement of B is?

a)

Lateral Rotation

b)

Medial Rotation

44.

What are the functions of the muscular system. Select all the apply.

a)

Helps you see

b)

Helps you move

c)

Helps fight diseases

d)

Creates heat

45.

Muscles that you control are known as....

a)

Involuntary

b)

Fast Twitch

c)

Voluntary

d)

Slow Twitch

46.

Muscles that you DO NOT control are known as ...

a)

Involuntary

b)

Fast Twitch

c)

Voluntary

d)

Slow Twitch

47.

Of the 3 types of muscles, which muscles attach to bone.

a)

Skeletal Muscle

b)

Cardiac Muscle

c)

Smooth Muscle

48.

Of the 3 types of muscle, which is responsible for pumping your heart.

a)

Skeletal Muscle

b)

Cardiac Muscle

c)

Smooth Muscle

49.

Cardiac muscle is a _______________ muscle.

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

50.

What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

a)

Thigh, Calf, & Shoulder

b)

Traps, Forearm, & Abs

c)

Hamstring, Biceps, & Triceps

d)

Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, & Skeletal Muscle

51.

Which movement is opposite to abduction?

a)

flexion

b)

rotation

c)

circumduction

d)

adduction

e)

supination

52.

Which type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs?

a)

Skeletal Muscle

b)

Cardiac Muscle

c)

Smooth Muscle

53.

What is the primary function of tendons?

a)

Connect muscles to bones

b)

Connect bones to bones

c)

Provide cushioning between bones

d)

Transmit nerve signals

54.

Which muscle type is responsible for voluntary movements?

a)

Skeletal Muscle

b)

Cardiac Muscle

c)

Smooth Muscle

d)

Involuntary Muscle

55.

Lactate Feedback Loop:
Set Point

a)

No Burning Muscles - At Rest

b)

Intense/anaerobic exercise

c)

muscles burn with build up of lactate

d)

brain receives message of burning muscles

e)

muscles rest and more oxygen is sent to muscles

56.

Lactate Feedback Loop:
Stimulus

a)

No Burning Muscles - At Rest

b)

Intense/anaerobic exercise

c)

muscles burn with build up of lactate

d)

brain receives message of burning muscles

e)

muscles rest and more oxygen is sent to muscles

57.

Lactate Feedback Loop:
Receptors

a)

No Burning Muscles - At Rest

b)

Intense/anaerobic exercise

c)

muscles burn with build up of lactate

d)

brain receives message of burning muscles

e)

muscles rest and more oxygen is sent to muscles

58.

Lactate Feedback Loop:
Control Center

a)

No Burning Muscles - At Rest

b)

Intense/anaerobic exercise

c)

muscles burn with build up of lactate

d)

brain receives message of burning muscles

e)

muscles rest and more oxygen is sent to muscles

59.

Lactate Feedback Loop:
Effectors

a)

No Burning Muscles - At Rest

b)

Intense/anaerobic exercise

c)

muscles burn with build up of lactate

d)

brain receives message of burning muscles

e)

muscles rest and more oxygen is sent to muscles

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