This quiz is designed to help students recognize the branchiomeric muscles of a cat. It will also help them learn the origins, insertions, and actions of these muscles.
Questions and Answers
1.
ID the muscle labeled "B" in the picture.
A. 
Temporalis
B. 
Digastric
C. 
Masseter
D. 
Pterygoideus Externus
2.
The masseter muscle is responsible for elevation of the ____________ . (specific bone)
3.
True or false: The masseter and the temporalis both work toward the same action.
A. 
True
B. 
False
4.
ID the muscle labeled "B" and give its action.
A. 
Mylohyoid; protracts the hyoid
B. 
Mylohyoid; elevates the floor of the mouth
C. 
Digastric; retracts the hyoid
D. 
Digastric; elevates the floor of the mouth
5.
The muscle labeled "A" is the ________ muscle.
6.
The digastric muscle _________ the mandible.
A. 
Protracts
B. 
Retracts
C. 
Elevates
D. 
Depresses
7.
Choose the correct function of the muscle labeled "C"
A. 
Pulls the scapula dorsally and caudally
B. 
Flexes the forearm
C. 
Adduct and stabilize the position of the scapulae
D. 
Pulls forelimb dorsocaudally
8.
The clavotrapezius, labeled "A" in the picture above, protracts the __________ .(specific bone)
9.
This muscle is the most posterior of the trapezius group:
10.
The muscle labeled "E" in the picture above is responsible for this action:
A. 
Pulling the scapula dorsally and caudally
B. 
Pulling the forelimb dorsocaudally
C. 
Flexing the forearm
D. 
Pulling the ribs in cranially
11.
The ___________ muscle, which is responsible for turning the head while the clavicle is stationary, is located dorsolateral to the sternomastoid.
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