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A&P Ch 7: Muscular System

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of muscle is voluntary?

a)

Skeletal muscle

b)

Cardiac muscle

c)

Smooth muscle

d)

None of the above

2.

Skeletal muscles are also known as ______ muscles because of their striped appearance.

a)

Striated

b)

Smooth

c)

Non-striated

d)

Intercolated

3.

Which type of muscle(s) is/are involuntary and not under our conscious control?

a)

Smooth muscle

b)

Skeletal muscle

c)

Cardiac muscle

d)

Both smooth and cardiac

4.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of smooth muscles?

a)

A) Involuntary

b)

B) Striped appearance

c)

C) Found in organs

d)

D) Not under conscious control

5.

What type of muscle allows for internal movement of food?

a)

Smooth muscles

b)

Skeletal muscles

c)

Cardiac muscles

d)

Voluntary muscles

6.

Which type of muscle is involuntary, specialized with a striated appearance, and found solely in the heart?

a)

Skeletal muscle

b)

Smooth muscle

c)

Cardiac muscle

d)

Tendon

7.

Summarize which muscle type promotes more efficient contractions through the use of intercalated discs.

a)

cardiac muscle

b)

skeletal muscle

c)

smooth muscle

d)

connective tissue

8.

Summarize the muscle type found in the walls of hollow organs and vessels, which helps perform peristalsis and maintain the diameter of blood vessels and airways.

a)

smooth muscle

b)

skeletal muscle

c)

cardiac muscle

d)

striated muscle

9.

What is the general term for muscle disease or disorder?

a)

Myopathy

b)

Arthritis

c)

Neuropathy

d)

Osteopathy

10.

Summarize tendons and their function.

a)

Tendons are fibrous tissues that attach skeletal muscles to bones.

b)

Tendons are fibrous tissues that transmit signals from the brain to muscles.

c)

Tendons are blood vessels that supply oxygen to muscles.

d)

Tendons are cartilaginous tissues that connect bone to bone.

11.

A patient comes into the clinic with knee pain. An MRI shows a tear in one of the ligaments in the knee. What function does the ligament serve in the body?

a)

Ligaments attach bone to bone.

b)

Ligaments attach muscle to bone.

c)

Ligaments attach skin to muscle.

d)

Ligaments attach tendon to bone.

12.

Some muscles attach directly to bone or soft tissue without tendon use. What type of connective is this referring to?

a)

Aponeurosis

b)

Ligament

c)

Cartilage

d)

Fascia

13.

Which of the following is NOT a function of skeletal muscles?

a)

Responsible for movement

b)

Giving body its shape and form

c)

Maintaining body posture

d)

Producing hormones

e)

Heat generation

14.

What is the name of the muscle labeled at the forehead region?

a)

Frontalis

b)

Temporalis

c)

Masseter

d)

Orbicularis oculi

15.

What is the name of the muscle labeled at the chest region?

a)

Pectoralis major

b)

Deltoid

c)

Biceps brachii

d)

Rectus abdominis

16.

What is the name of the muscle labeled at the upper arm?

a)

Biceps brachii

b)

Triceps brachii

c)

Deltoid

d)

Pectoralis major

17.

What is the name of the muscle labeled at the thigh region?

a)

Quadriceps femoris

b)

Biceps brachii

c)

Trapezius

d)

Gastrocnemius

18.

What is the name of the muscle labeled at the lower leg?

a)

Tibialis anterior

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Soleus

d)

Peroneus longus

19.

What is the name of the muscle located at the back of the head/neck??

a)

Occipitofrontalis (occipital belly)

b)

Sternocleidomastoid

c)

Splenius capitis

20.

What is the name of the muscle located at the shoulder?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Biceps brachii

c)

Gluteus maximus

d)

Pectoralis major

21.

Which of the following best describes the difference between acute and chronic injuries?

a)

A) Acute injuries result from trauma, while chronic injuries result from overuse or disease.

b)

B) Acute injuries result from overuse, while chronic injuries result from trauma.

c)

C) Acute injuries result from infection, while chronic injuries result from poor nutrition.

d)

D) Acute injuries result from disease, while chronic injuries result from lack of exercise.

22.

Which of the following is a treatment option for muscle tendon injuries?

a)

RICE

b)

Chemotherapy

c)

Radiation therapy

d)

Insulin therapy

23.

What does RICE stand for in terms of treatment for a muskuloskeltal injury?

a)

Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate

b)

Rotate, Ice, Compare, Elevate

c)

Resuscitate, Ice, Complete, Endure

d)

Rest, Ignore, Contusion, Endoscopy

24.

What is the name of the muscle crossing over the temporal bone?

a)

Temporalis

b)

Masseter

c)

Sternocleidomastoid

d)

Orbicularis oculi

25.

What is the name of the muscle on the front of the forehead?

a)

Frontalis

b)

Temporalis

c)

Masseter

d)

Occipitalis

26.

What is the name of the muscle surrounding the eye?

a)

Orbicularis oculi

b)

Masseter

c)

Temporalis

d)

Sternocleidomastoid

27.

What is the name of the muscle that is across the front part of the cheek?

a)

Zygomaticus

b)

Masseter

c)

Temporalis

d)

Orbicularis oculi

28.

What is the name of the muscle following along the side of the cheek?

a)

Buccinator

b)

Masseter

c)

Temporalis

d)

Orbicularis oculi

29.

What is the name of the muscle running down the side of the neck somewhat across the back of the jaw area?

a)

Sternocleidomastoid

b)

Trapezius

c)

Masseter

d)

Platysma

30.

What is the name of the muscle starting at the back of the neck and going down across the top of the shoulder?

a)

Trapezius

b)

Sternocleidomastoid

c)

Masseter

d)

Platysma

31.

Label the front section of the muscular system

32.

Please label the back image of the muscular system.

33.

Summarize the point of origin of a muscle.

a)

muscle end attached to another muscle

b)

muscle end attached to a piece of cartiladge

c)

muscle end attached to stationary bone.

d)

muscle end attached to moving bone

34.

Summarize the point of insertion of a muscle.

a)

muscle end attached to moving bone

b)

muscle end attached to stationary bone