Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 9th Edition

Chapter 16: Appendicular Muscles

Test Bank

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following muscles does not move the upper arm?

a. Pectoralis major
b. Latissimus dorsi
c. Deltoid
d. Trapezius

ANS: D

DIF: Synthesis
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TOP: Muscles That Move the Arm

2. All of the following muscles are part of the rotator cuff muscles except the:

a. deltoid.
b. infraspinatus.
c. supraspinatus.
d. teres minor.

ANS: A

DIF: Application
REF:
TOP: Muscles That Move the Arm

3. The teres major and teres minor muscles move the:

a. forearm.
b. arm.
c. shoulder.
d. wrist.
ANS: B

DIF: Application
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TOP: Muscles That Move the Arm

4. The muscle that allows the thumb to be drawn across the palm to touch
the tip of any finger is the:

a. extensor digitorum.
b. opponens pollicis.
c. palmaris longus.
d. flexor carpi radialis.

ANS: B

DIF: Application
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TOP: Muscles That Move the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers

5. The muscle that raises or lowers the shoulders or shrugs them is the:

a. deltoid.
b. latissimus dorsi.
c. trapezius.
d. pectoralis minor.

ANS: C

DIF: Application
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TOP: Muscles Acting on the Shoulder Girdle

6. The muscle that extends and adducts the arm is the:

a. deltoid.
b. latissimus dorsi.
c. trapezius.
d. pectoralis minor.
ANS: B

DIF: Application
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TOP: Muscles That Move the Arm

7. The posterior arm muscle that extends the forearm is the:

a. biceps brachii.
b. triceps brachii.
c. supinator.
d. brachialis.

ANS: B

DIF: Application
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TOP: Muscles That Move the Forearm

8. The muscle that flexes the semipronated or semisupinated forearm is the:

a. biceps brachii.
b. brachialis.
c. brachioradialis.
d. triceps brachii.

ANS: C

DIF: Application
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TOP: Muscles That Move the Forearm

9. Muscles that move the upper arm originate on the:

a. ulna and humerus.

b. clavicle and scapula.
c. humerus.
d. ulna and radius.
ANS: B

DIF: Application
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TOP: Muscles That Move the Arm

10. In pushing (pressing) a weight from shoulder height to above the head,
which of the following muscles is least utilized?

a. Triceps brachii
b. Biceps brachii
c. Deltoid

ANS: B

DIF: Synthesis
REF: Table 11-14, Table 11-15
TOP: Muscles That Move the Arm, Muscles That Move the Forearm

11. The muscle(s) assisting in rotating the arm outward is(are) the:

a. teres minor.
b. latissimus dorsi.
c. supraspinatus.
d. All of the above are correct.

ANS: A

DIF: Application
REF: Table 11-14
TOP: Muscles That Move the Arm

12. The action of the brachialis muscle is to _____ the forearm.

a. flex
b. extend
c. pronate
d. supinate

ANS: A
DIF: Application
REF: Table 11-15
TOP: Muscles That Move the Forearm

13. The flexor muscles that move the fingers are mostly located on the:

a. anterior lateral surface of the forearm.

b. anterior medial surface of the forearm.
c. posterior surface of the forearm.
d. posterior surface of the hand.

ANS: B

DIF: Synthesis
REF:
TOP: Muscles That Move the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers

14. Which of the following is not a muscle that moves the thigh?

a. Adductor longus
b. Gracilis
c. Iliopsoas
d. Sacrospinalis

ANS: D

DIF: Synthesis
REF: Table 11-17
TOP: Muscles That Move the Thigh

15. Which of the following is not a muscle of the quadriceps femoris group?

a. Rectus femoris
b. Biceps femoris
c. Vastus medialis
d. Vastus intermedius

ANS: B
DIF: Application
REF: Table 11-17
TOP: Muscles That Move the Thigh

16. When an athlete injures a muscle of the hamstring group, the injury is on
the:

a. upper arm.
b. posterior lower leg.
c. posterior thigh.
d. anterior thigh.

ANS: C

DIF: Synthesis
REF: Table 11-17
TOP: Muscles That Move the Thigh

17. Which of the following is not a muscle that moves the foot?

a. Sartorius
b. Peroneus longus
c. Tibialis anterior
d. Soleus

ANS: A

DIF: Synthesis
REF: Table 11-19
TOP: Muscles That Move the Ankle and Foot

18. Muscles located on the lower leg move the:

a. thigh.
b. hip.
c. knee.
d. foot.

ANS: D
DIF: Memorization
REF:
TOP: Muscles That Move the Ankle and Foot

19. Which of the following body systems assists the muscles in maintaining
posture?

a. Digestive
b. Endocrine
c. Excretory
d. All of the above

ANS: D

DIF: Memorization
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TOP: How Posture Is Maintained

20. Which of the following is not a posterior muscle that acts on the shoulder
girdle?

a. Trapezius
b. Pectoralis minor
c. Levator scapulae
d. Rhomboideus

ANS: B

DIF: Memorization
REF:
TOP: Muscles Acting on the Shoulder Girdle

TRUE/FALSE

1. The deltoid is an example of a multifunction muscle.

ANS: T

DIF: Memorization
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TOP: Muscles That Move the Arm

2. Intrinsic foot muscles are responsible for movement of the ankle and foot.

ANS: F

DIF: Application
REF:
TOP: Muscles That Move the Ankle and Foot

3. The Achilles tendon is common to both the gastrocnemius and the soleus.

ANS: T

DIF: Memorization
REF:
TOP: Muscles That Move the Ankle and Foot

4. The soleus muscle is responsible for plantar flexion.

ANS: T

DIF: Application
REF:
TOP: Muscles That Move the Ankle and Foot

5. The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles act as antagonists.

ANS: F

DIF: Synthesis
REF:
TOP: Muscles That Move the Ankle and Foot

6. The maintenance of body posture depends only on skeletal muscles and

bones.

ANS: F

DIF: Application
REF:
TOP: How Posture Is Maintained

7. Muscles maintain posture by the property of tonicity.

ANS: T

DIF: Memorization
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TOP: How Posture Is Maintained

8. The circulatory system is responsible for muscle tone.

ANS: F

DIF: Synthesis
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TOP: How Posture Is Maintained

9. Poor posture puts abnormal strain on bones and may eventually produce
deformities.

ANS: T

DIF: Memorization
REF:
TOP: How Posture Is Maintained

10. With aging, connective tissue replaces some muscle fibers, causing de-
creased muscle strength.

ANS: T

DIF: Memorization
REF:
TOP: Cycle of Life: Muscular System

11. The respiratory, digestive, circulatory, excretory, and endocrine systems

all contribute to the ability of muscles to maintain posture.
ANS: T

DIF: Application
REF:
TOP: How Posture Is Maintained

12. To give stability to the shoulder, both the clavicle and scapula have very
limited movement.

ANS: F

DIF: Memorization
REF:
TOP: Muscles Acting on the Shoulder Girdle

13. Both the pectoralis minor and the serratus anterior help hold or “fix” the
scapula in place.

ANS: T

DIF: Memorization
REF:
TOP: Muscles Acting on the Shoulder Girdle

14. Lumbrical muscles are examples of intrinsic muscles of the hand.

ANS: T

DIF: Memorization
REF:
TOP: Muscles That Move the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers

15. Muscles that move the forearm are found proximal to the elbow.

ANS: T

DIF: Memorization
REF:
TOP: Muscles That Move the Forearm
16. Extrinsic muscles of the hand originate in the wrist.

ANS: F

DIF: Memorization
REF:
TOP: Muscles That Move the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers

17. Muscles that move the thigh and lower leg can be divided into two
groups, muscles that come from the hips and those that come from the
gluteal muscles.

ANS: F

DIF: Memorization
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TOP: Muscles That Move the Thigh and Leg

OTHER

1. What is tenosynovitis, and how is it caused?

ANS: Answers will vary.

DIF: Synthesis
REF:
TOP: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

2. Explain how, during sleep, the muscles of the throat relax and can allow
the muscles to partially close the airway, causing sleep apnea.

ANS: Answers will vary.

DIF: Application
REF:
TOP: How Posture Is Maintained

ESSAY
1. A nurse is preparing an injection for Amy. The amount of medication to be
injected is 2 mL. What area of Amy’s body will the nurse most likely select for
this injection, and why?

ANS: Answers will vary.

DIF: Memorization
REF:
TOP: Intramuscular Injections