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Muscular System

Total questions: 144

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

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Date
1.

What are the components of a skeletal muscle?

a)

Bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage

b)

Muscle fibers, connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves

c)

Fat cells, skin, hair, and nails

d)

Organs, blood cells, nerves, and glands

2.

What are the different types of muscle fibers and their characteristics?

a)

Cardio-twitch (Type C) and strength-twitch (Type S) fibers

b)

Long-twitch (Type L) and short-twitch (Type S) fibers

c)

Slow-twitch (Type I) and fast-twitch (Type II) fibers

d)

Smooth-twitch (Type III) and rough-twitch (Type IV) fibers

3.

How do slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers differ in terms of function?

a)

Slow-twitch muscle fibers are used for quick, powerful movements

b)

Slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers have the same function

c)

Functionally, slow-twitch muscle fibers are used for endurance activities and are fatigue-resistant, while fast-twitch muscle fibers are used for quick, powerful movements and fatigue more quickly.

d)

Fast-twitch muscle fibers are fatigue-resistant

4.

How do muscles work together to produce movement?

a)

By inflating and deflating like a balloon

b)

By remaining completely still

c)

By contracting and relaxing in a coordinated manner

d)

By expanding and contracting randomly

5.

Explain the role of agonist and antagonist muscles in movement.

a)

Agonist muscles and antagonist muscles both work together to initiate movement.

b)

Agonist muscles work in opposition to control the movement, while antagonist muscles initiate movement.

c)

Agonist and antagonist muscles have the same role in movement.

d)

Agonist muscles initiate movement, while antagonist muscles work in opposition to control the movement.

6.

What are some common muscle disorders and diseases?

a)

Muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, fibromyalgia, muscular atrophy

b)

Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Multiple sclerosis

c)

Hypertension, Asthma, Migraine

d)

Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Diabetes

7.

The muscular system interacts with the skeletal system by:

a)

smooth muscles are joined with spongy bone via cartilage

b)

skeletal muscles pull on joints to permit movement

c)

cardiac muscle is connected to the ribs

d)

skeletal muscles are joined to one another via ligaments

8.

The sliding filament theory explains which of the following?

a)

muscle extensions

b)

muscle inductions

c)

muscle contractions

d)

muscle formation

9.

Which parts of the muscular system have striations? select ALL that apply

a)

cardiac muscle

b)

skeletal muscle

c)

smooth muscle

d)

none of the above

10.

Smooth muscle is present in your:

a)

heart

b)

digestive system

c)

skeletal system

d)

skeletal muscle

11.

Which parts of your muscular system are voluntary? Select ALL that apply.

a)

cardiac muscle

b)

skeletal muscle

c)

smooth muscle

d)

none of the above

12.

Smooth muscle lacks:

a)

ATP

b)

calcium

c)

involuntary contractions

d)

striation

13.

Which of the following is a way that the skeletal system is necessary for the muscular system's function?

a)

the skeletal system has joints, which are what the muscular system pulls on to move

b)

the skeletal system provides structure for the muscular system

c)

the skeletal system provides calcium, which the muscles require along with ATP to contract

d)

all of the above

14.

Which of the following is a secondary function of the muscular system?

a)

motion

b)

oxygen circulation

c)

support and protection

d)

thermoregulation

15.

The muscular system interacts with the skeletal system by:

a)

smooth muscles are joined with spongy bone via cartilage

b)

skeletal muscles pull on joints to permit movement

c)

cardiac muscle is connected to the ribs

d)

skeletal muscles are joined to one another via ligaments

16.

The sliding filament theory explains which of the following?

a)

muscle extensions

b)

muscle inductions

c)

muscle contractions

d)

muscle formation

17.

What type of muscle is voluntary?

a)

Skeletal

b)

Cardiac

c)

Smotth

18.

What type of muscle has striations? Choose all that apply.

a)

Skeletal

b)

Cardiac

c)

Smooth

19.

What type of muscle tissue is shown?

a)

Skeletal

b)

Cardiac

c)

Smooth

20.

What part of skeletal muscle attaches to the bone that moves when a muscle contracts?

a)

Origin

b)

Body

c)

Insertion

21.

What ion is released from the muscle cell when a nerve impulse arrives?

a)

Sodium

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Chloride

22.

All of the following are functions of the muscular system (check all that apply)

a)

Posture

b)

Heat production

c)

Blood production

d)

Movement

23.

This autoimmune disease causes muscle weakness and immobilization of your limbs.

a)

Carpel tunnel syndrome

b)

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

c)

Myasthenia gravis

d)

Polio

24.

Genetic disorder that progressively replaces muscle with fat and fibrous tissue leading to muscle wekaness

a)

Fibromyalgia

b)

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

c)

Myasthenia gravis

d)

Polio

25.

The prime mover for forearm extension.

a)

Quadriceps

femoris

b)

Triceps brachii

c)

Biceps brachii

d)

Tibialis anterior

26.

The prime mover for inhalation.

a)

Adductors

b)

Latissimus dorsi

c)

Epicranius

d)

Diaphragm

27.

The large triangular muscle of the lower back.

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Adductors

c)

Latissimus dorsi

d)

Tibialis anterior

28.

The main muscles of the inner thighs.

a)

Quadriceps

femoris

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Adductors

d)

Tibialis anterior

29.

The antagonist in forearm flexion.

a)

Biceps brachii

b)

Tibialis anterior

c)

Triceps brachii

d)

Latissimus dorsi

30.

The prime movers that allow your jaw to close so that you can chew your food are the

a)

buccinator and orbicularis oris

b)

orbicular oculi and masseter

c)

masseter and temporalis

d)

epicranius and temporails

31.
a bundle of muscle fibers
a)
actin
b)
mysoin
c)
fascicle
d)
sarcomere
32.

What are the three major types of muscles in the muscular system?

a)

Skeletal, smooth, and nerve muscle

b)

Cardiac, smooth, and bone muscle

c)

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle

d)

Cardiac, nerve, and bone muscle

33.

What are the functions of the muscular system?

a)

Movement of the body, maintain posture, and circulate substances

b)

Circulate blood, digest food, and cognitive function

c)

Protect organs, produce hormones, and absorb nutrients

d)

Generate heat, store nutrients, and filter waste

34.

What is the role of muscles in the movement of the skeletal system?

a)

Muscles stabilize joints during complex movements

b)

Muscles help keep the body in the correct position while sitting

c)

Muscles contract and pull on the bones of the skeletal system to produce voluntary movement

d)

Muscles provide a protective covering for internal organs

35.

How do muscles contribute to the stability of the body?

a)

By contracting and pulling on the bones

b)

By working alongside tendons and ligaments to stabilize joints during complex movements

c)

By generating 85% of the body's heat

d)

By allowing for the movement of substances through ducts and vessels

36.

What is one way muscles protect internal organs?

a)

By producing voluntary movement

b)

By providing a protective covering and absorbing shock at moving joints

c)

By generating heat during shivering

d)

By facilitating circulation of substances through ducts and vessels

37.

How do muscles contribute to heat production in the body?

a)

By stabilizing joints during movements

b)

By helping maintain posture

c)

By contracting to generate 85% of the body's heat; shivering produces extra heat in cold temperatures

d)

By protecting internal organs

38.

What role do muscles play in the circulation of substances within the body?

a)

They help maintain body posture

b)

They generate body heat

c)

They protect internal organs

d)

They allow for the movement of substances through ducts and vessels of other organ systems

39.

What is contractility in the context of muscle characteristics?

a)

The ability to return to its original length

b)

The ability to stretch beyond its original length

c)

The ability to shorten and thicken with force

d)

The ability to respond to a stimulus

40.

What does excitability refer to when discussing muscles?

a)

The ability to return to its original length

b)

The ability to stretch beyond its original length

c)

The ability to shorten and thicken with force

d)

The ability to respond to a stimulus

41.

What does extensibility mean in terms of muscle properties?

a)

The ability to return to its original length

b)

The ability to stretch beyond its original length

c)

The ability to shorten and thicken with force

d)

The ability to respond to a stimulus

42.

What is the definition of elasticity in muscle characteristics?

a)

The ability to return to its original length

b)

The ability to stretch beyond its original length

c)

The ability to shorten and thicken with force

d)

The ability to respond to a stimulus

43.

Where is smooth muscle found?

a)

In the heart

b)

In the walls of hollow organs, blood vessels, and ducts

c)

Attached to bones

d)

In the lungs

44.

What is the role of cardiac muscle?

a)

Voluntary movement

b)

Transporting substances

c)

Contracting the heart to pump blood

d)

Moving the limbs

45.

What type of control is cardiac muscle under?

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

c)

Semi-voluntary

d)

Not controlled

46.

Where are smooth muscles located?

a)

Attached to skeletal bones

b)

Muscular walls of the heart

c)

Walls of hollow organs, vessels, glands

d)

Throughout the entire body

47.

Which type of muscle has cylindrical branching fibers with dark striations and disks in its appearance?

a)

Skeletal

b)

Smooth

c)

Cardiac

d)

Non-striated

48.

What is the speed of contraction for smooth muscles?

a)

Fast

b)

Slow

c)

Medium

d)

Variable

49.

What feature do muscle fibers have that gives skeletal muscles their distinctive appearance?

a)

Smooth texture

b)

Striations

c)

Uniform color

d)

Flexibility

50.

What is the main job of skeletal muscle?

a)

To pump blood

b)

To digest food

c)

To contract and move the body

d)

To protect internal organs

51.

Skeletal muscle is under what type of control?

a)

Involuntary control

b)

Voluntary control

c)

Automatic control

d)

Reflexive control

52.

How does skeletal muscle behave when it contracts?

a)

Slowly with little force

b)

Rapidly with great force, but fatigues quickly

c)

Continuously without fatigue

d)

Weakly and only when stimulated

53.

How does smooth muscle contraction compare to skeletal muscle contraction?

a)

It contracts faster and sustains the contraction longer

b)

It contracts slower and sustains the contraction shorter

c)

It contracts faster and sustains the contraction shorter

d)

It contracts slower but can sustain the contraction longer

54.

How does cardiac muscle differ from smooth muscle in terms of control and fatigue?

a)

Cardiac muscle is under voluntary control and gets fatigued easily

b)

Cardiac muscle is under involuntary control and gets fatigued easily

c)

Cardiac muscle is under voluntary control but does not get fatigued easily

d)

Cardiac muscle is under involuntary control and does not get fatigued easily

55.

How many types of muscles are there in the muscular system according to the review?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

56.

What do skeletal muscles consist of?

a)

Short, branched cells

b)

Long cylindrical cells called muscle fibers

c)

Flat cells with multiple nuclei

d)

Small, spindle-shaped cells

57.

How does skeletal muscle behave when it contracts?

a)

It contracts slowly with minimal force and fatigues slowly

b)

It contracts rapidly with great force and fatigues quickly

c)

It contracts moderately with moderate force and does not fatigue

d)

It contracts continuously without fatigue

58.

What is the term for a bundle of muscle fibers?

a)

Epimysium

b)

Perimysium

c)

Endomysium

d)

Fascicle

59.

How many skeletal muscles are there approximately in the human body?

a)

500

b)

650

c)

800

d)

1000

60.

What is the name of the muscle that is found on the chest and is known as a major push muscle?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Pectoralis Major

c)

Biceps Brachii

d)

Serratus Anterior

61.

Which of the following muscles is located in the calf area?

a)

Gracilis

b)

Sartorius

c)

Gastrocnemius

d)

Rectus Abdominus

62.

Identify the muscle that is connected to the Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon as shown in the diagram.

a)

Soleus

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Gluteus Maximus

d)

Adductor Magnus

63.

What is the term used for the attachment site of a muscle tendon to a stable bone?

a)

Insertion

b)

Origin

c)

Flexion

d)

Extension

64.

What does the insertion of a muscle refer to?

a)

The attachment to a stable bone that does not move during muscle contraction

b)

The attachment to a mobile bone that moves during muscle contraction

c)

The middle part of the muscle

d)

The attachment to any bone regardless of movement

65.

Which action is used as an example to explain the concept of muscle origin and insertion in the image?

a)

Leg extension

b)

Arm flexion

c)

Shoulder abduction

d)

Knee flexion

66.

Why do muscles work in antagonistic pairs?

a)

Because one muscle can push and the other can pull

b)

To increase the strength of the contraction

c)

Because muscles can only pull, not push, so an opposing motion is needed

d)

To allow for faster movement

67.

What is the role of the agonist muscle?

a)

It relaxes to allow movement

b)

It provides the force to move a bone by contracting

c)

It opposes the prime mover

d)

It contracts to return a bone to its original position

68.

What is the role of the antagonist muscle?

a)

It provides the main force for a movement

b)

It contracts at the same time as the agonist

c)

It opposes the agonist and relaxes

d)

It helps in pushing the bone

69.

What is one of the functions of the muscular system?

a)

Producing heat

b)

Digesting food

c)

Regulating body temperature

d)

Filtering blood

70.

All of the following are functions of the muscular system (check all that apply)

a)

Posture

b)

Heat production

c)

Blood production

d)

Movement

71.

Which of the following correctly represents the hierarchical organization of the muscular system from largest to smallest?

a)

A) Muscle fiber → Fascicle → Muscle → Myofibril

b)

B) Muscle → Fascicle → Muscle fiber → Myofibril

c)

C) Myofibril → Muscle fiber → Fascicle → Muscle

d)

D) Fascicle → Muscle fiber → Myofibril → Muscle

72.

A doctor examines a patient with a muscle disorder affecting only involuntary muscles. Which function is most likely affected?

a)

A) Lifting objects

b)

B) Digesting food

c)

C) Walking

d)

D) Writing

73.
What are the 3 types of muscles?
a)
Cardiac, smooth and skeletal
b)
Cardiac, skeletal, prime
c)
Flexion, extension, smooth
d)
Skeletal, smooth, stringy
74.

Structure G is the _______.

a)

Triceps brachii

b)

Biceps brachii

c)

Brachialis

d)

Iliopsoas

75.

Structure F is the _______.

a)

Triceps brachii

b)

Biceps brachii

c)

Brachialis

d)

Iliopsoas

76.

Structure FF is the ____________.

a)

Soleus

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Fibularis longus

d)

Extensor digitorum longus

77.

Structure GG is the ____________.

a)

Soleus

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Fibularis longus

d)

Extensor digitorum longus

78.

Structure P is the ____________.

a)

Soleus

b)

Tibialis anterior

c)

Fibularis longus

d)

Extensor digitorum longus

79.

Structure K is the ____________.

a)

Rectus femoris

b)

Iliopsoas

c)

Fibularis longus

d)

Sartorius

80.

Structure BB is the _______.

a)

Internal oblique

b)

External oblique

c)

Rectus abdominis

d)

Intercostals

81.

Structure AA is the _______.

a)

Internal oblique

b)

External oblique

c)

Rectus abdominis

d)

Intercostals

82.

Structure W is the _______.

a)

Pectoralis major

b)

External oblique

c)

Deltoid

d)

Intercostals

83.

Structure U is the _______.

a)

Pectoralis major

b)

External oblique

c)

Deltoid

d)

Sternocleidomastoid

84.

Structure Z is the _______.

a)

Internal oblique

b)

External oblique

c)

Rectus abdominis

d)

Intercostals

85.

Structure D is the _______.

a)

Deltoid

b)

Trapezius

c)

Sternocleidomastoid

d)

Pectoralis major

86.

Structure C is the _______.

a)

Deltoid

b)

Trapezius

c)

Sternocleidomastoid

d)

Pectoralis major

87.

Structure B is the

a)

Masseter

b)

Orbicularis oculi

c)

Temporalis

d)

Frontalis

88.

Which of the following is structure S?

a)

Gluteus medius

b)

Gluteus maximus

c)

Latissimus dorsi

d)

Adductor muscle

89.

Which of the following is structure Q?

a)

Gluteus medius

b)

Gluteus maximus

c)

Latissimus dorsi

d)

Deltoid

90.

Which of the following is structure A?

a)

Triceps brachii

b)

Brachialis

c)

Brachioradialis

d)

Deltoid

91.

Structure T is the ___________.

a)

Adductor

b)

Iliotibial tract

c)

biceps femoris

d)

Gastrocnemius

92.

Structure i is the ___________.

a)

Adductor

b)

Iliotibial tract

c)

biceps femoris

d)

Gastrocnemius

93.

Structure L is the ___________.

a)

Fibularis longus

b)

Soleus

c)

Achilles tendon

d)

Gastrocnemius

94.

Structure H is the ___________.

a)

Fibularis longus

b)

Iliotibial tract

c)

Achilles tendon

d)

Gastrocnemius

95.

Structure J is the ___________.

a)

Soleus

b)

Iliotibial tract

c)

Achilles tendon

d)

Gastrocnemius

96.

Which of the following is structure P?

a)

Triceps brachii

b)

Brachialis

c)

Brachioradialis

d)

Deltoid

97.

Movement of the arm/leg away from the midline

a)

adduction

b)

eversion

c)

inversion

d)

abduction

98.

Movement of arm/leg toward the midline

a)

flexion

b)

extension

c)

adduction

d)

abduction

99.

Movement to bend a joint

a)

extension

b)

circumduction

c)

eversion

d)

flexion

100.

Movement to straighten a joint

a)

extension

b)

flexion

c)

dorsiflexion

d)

pronation

101.

Arm Flexion

a)
b)
c)
d)
102.

Arm Extension

a)
b)
c)
d)
103.

Abduction

a)
b)
104.

Adduction

a)
b)
105.

Movement of the arm/leg away from the midline

a)

adduction

b)

eversion

c)

inversion

d)

abduction

106.

Which action points the toes away from the shin?

a)

Inversion

b)

Eversion

c)

Dorsiflexion

d)

Plantar flexion

107.

Which action bends a joint, or decreases the angle between bones?

a)

Circumduction

b)

Rotation

c)

Extension

d)

Flexion

108.

The triceps brachii straightens the forearm to increase the angle between the humerus and ulna. This is an example of

a)

Circumduction

b)

Rotation

c)

Extension

d)

Flexion

109.
Turning the foot so the plantar surfaces faces medially.
a)
plantar flexion
b)
eversion
c)
inversion
d)
dorsiflexion
110.

Which shoulder motion is illustrated in the picture?

a)

rotation

b)

adduction

c)

flexion

d)

extension

111.
Identify the joint action being performed.
a)
Circumduction
b)
Lateral Rotation
c)
Medial Rotation
d)
Eversion
112.

Turning the hand so that the palm is upward or facing anteriorly (in anatomical position).

a)

supination

b)

pronation

c)

flexion

d)

dorsiflexion

113.
Rotation of the forearm until the palm faces DOWN is called __________.
a)
supination
b)
pronation
c)
flexion
d)
dorsiflexion
114.

Identify the joint action being performed.

a)

Circumduction

b)

Lateral Rotation

c)

Medial Rotation

d)

Eversion

115.

Examples of a Ball & Socket Joint are found in the

a)

Shoulder

b)

Knee

c)

Hip

d)

Ankle

116.
Circumduction is a combination of...
a)
Rotation, adduction and abduction
b)
plantarflexion, dorsiflextion, pronation and supination
c)
Flexion, extension, pronation and supination
d)
Flexion, extension, adduction and abduction
117.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of fast-twitch muscle fibers?

a)

High endurance

b)

High myoglobin content

c)

Fatigue quickly

d)

Primarily use aerobic respiration

118.

For the arm to be in the position of the picture, the bicep must be __________ and the tricep must be________________

a)

relaxed (extended), relaxed (extended)

b)

contracted (flexed), contracted (extended)

c)

relaxed (flexed), contracted (extended)

d)

contracted (flexed), relaxed (extended)

119.

Muscles are needed for what?

a)

movement

b)

decoration

c)

pump blood

d)

no one knows

120.

How are muscles named ?

a)

by location

b)

by fiber direction

c)

by the number of divisions

d)

all these are correct

121.

What muscle does the action shown here at letter D (not the neck)?

a)

rectus abdominis

b)

pectoralis major

c)

deltoid

d)

external obliques

122.

name the muscle

a)

Vastus Medialis

b)

Vastus Intermedius

c)

Rectus Femoris

d)

Vastus Lateralis

123.

What muscle is this?

a)

Soleus

b)

gastrocnemius

c)

Semimembranosus

d)

Semitendinosus

124.

#3

a)

rectus femoris

b)

vastus medialis

c)

gracilis

d)

sartorius

125.

#5

a)

recuts femoris

b)

vastus medialis

c)

vastus lateralis

d)

adductor group

126.
Standing on tip toe
a)
Dorsiflexion
b)
Plantar flexion
c)
Inversion
d)
Eversion
127.
Turn sole of foot so it faces laterally
a)
Inversion
b)
Eversion
c)
Dorsiflexion
d)
Plantar flexion
128.
Turn sole of foot so it faces medially
a)
Plantar flexion
b)
Dorsiflexion
c)
Inversion
d)
Eversion
129.
Moving a limb away from midline
a)
Pronation
b)
Abduction
c)
Adduction
d)
Flexion
130.
Palm of hand turns from anterior to posterior.
a)
Pronation
b)
Supination
c)
Plantar flexion
d)
Flexion
131.
Moving palm of hand from posterior position to anterior position
a)
Circumduction
b)
Rotation
c)
Supination
d)
Pronation
132.

lifting the foot closer to your shin (up)

a)

dorsiflexion

b)

plantarflexion

c)

eversion

d)

inversion

133.

pointing foot toward the ground

a)

dorsiflexion

b)

plantarflexion

c)

inversion

d)

eversion

134.

The lateral motion TOWARDS the midline is called ______.

a)

adduction

b)

abduction

c)

circumduction

d)

opposition

135.
Identify the joint action being performed.
a)
Circumduction
b)
Lateral Rotation
c)
Medial Rotation
d)
Eversion
136.
Identify the joint action being performed.
a)
Inversion
b)
Eversion
c)
Plantarflexion
d)
Dorsiflexion
137.

Name this movement

a)

inversion

b)

plantar flexion

c)

eversion

d)

dorsiflexion

138.

Name this movement

a)

adduction

b)

abduction

c)

flexion

d)

extension

139.

Name this movement

a)

extension

b)

flexion

c)

adduction

d)

abduction

140.

Name this movement

a)

adduction

b)

abduction

c)

inversion

d)

eversion

141.

Name this movement

a)

inversion

b)

eversion

c)

adduction

d)

abduction

142.

Name this movement

a)

ulnar deviation

b)

supination

c)

pronation

d)

radial deviation

143.

Name this movement

a)

supination

b)

pronation

c)

ulnar deviation

d)

radial deviation

144.

Name this movement

a)

eversion

b)

inversion

c)

plantarflexion

d)

dorsiflexion

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