Branchiomeric Muscles Of A Cat

13 Questions | By Companatomy | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 198

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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.

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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.
12.

The insertion of the cleidomastoid is the:
- A.
  
  Hyoid bone
- B.
  
  Thyroid cartilage of the larynx
- C.
  
  Mastoid process of the temporal bone
- D.
  
  Dorsal border of the scapula
13.

ID the muscle labeled "E" in the picture above.
- A.
  
  Cleidomastoid
- B.
  
  Sternomastoid
- C.
  
  Digastric
- D.
  
  Sternohyoid