Muscles (Including Tissue)
Quick quiz on muscle anatomy and action.
- 1.
Which type of muscle is found in hollow organs?
- A.
Smooth muscle
- B.
Skeletal muscle
- C.
Cardiac muscle
Correct Answer
A. Smooth muscle -
- 2.
Which type of muscle is attached to most bones?
- A.
Smooth muscle
- B.
Skeletal muscle
- C.
Cardiac muscle
Correct Answer
B. Skeletal muscle -
- 3.
Intercalated disks can be found in which striated muscle?
- A.
Smooth muscle
- B.
Skeletal muscle
- C.
Cardiac muscle
Correct Answer
C. Cardiac muscle -
- 4.
The type of muscle whose action opposes that of the prime mover is:
- A.
Prime mover
- B.
Synergist
- C.
Antagonist
- D.
Skeletal
Correct Answer
C. Antagonist -
- 5.
The point of attachment of a muscle to a more fixed, proximal bone is its:
- A.
Belly
- B.
Insertion point
- C.
Origin
- D.
Synergist
Correct Answer
C. Origin -
- 6.
Which muscle do the rectus fomoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and vastus intermedialas make up?
- A.
Buccinator
- B.
Sternocleidomastoid
- C.
Quadriceps
- D.
Platysma
Correct Answer
C. Quadriceps -
- 7.
Which muscle is responsible for elevation of the mandible?
- A.
Masseter
- B.
Platysma
- C.
Deltoid
- D.
Sartorius
Correct Answer
A. Masseter -
- 8.
What does the triceps do?
- A.
Elevates the mandible
- B.
Abducts the humerus
- C.
Flexes the forearm
- D.
Extends the forearm
Correct Answer
D. Extends the forearm -
- 9.
Which muscle is responsible for depression of the lower jaw and facial expression?
- A.
Buccinator
- B.
Deltoid
- C.
Platysma
- D.
Rectus abdominus
Correct Answer
C. Platysma -
- 10.
The latissimus dorsi extends which bone?
- A.
Ulna
- B.
Femur
- C.
Humerus
- D.
Tibia
Correct Answer
C. Humerus -
- 11.
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the trunk?
- A.
Rectus abdominus
- B.
Sartorius
- C.
Triceps
- D.
Buccinator
Correct Answer
A. Rectus abdominus -
- 12.
What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid?
- A.
Elevation of the mandible
- B.
Firms up the cheek
- C.
Elevates the mandible
- D.
Rotation of the head
Correct Answer
D. Rotation of the head -
- 13.
Which is the only non-striated muscle listed?
- A.
Smooth
- B.
Skeletal
- C.
Cardiac
Correct Answer
A. Smooth -
- 14.
Which is the only voluntary muscle listed?
- A.
Smooth muscle
- B.
Skeletal
- C.
Cardiac
Correct Answer
B. Skeletal -
- 15.
Which muscle is responsible for lateral rotation of the thigh?
- A.
Triceps
- B.
Rectus abdominus
- C.
Sartorius
- D.
Soleus
Correct Answer
C. Sartorius -
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