Mbi - Muscle Test 1

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1.

Which abdominal muscle creates the "washboard" look?
- A.
  
  A. rectus abominis
- B.
  
  B. external oblique
- C.
  
  C. internal oblique
- D.
  
  D. transverse abdominis
2.

Which abdominal muscle runs vertically from the rib cage to the pubic crest?
- A.
  
  A. rectus abdominis
- B.
  
  B. external oblique
- C.
  
  C. internal oblique
- D.
  
  D. transverse abdominis
3.

Which movement of the vertebral column would shorten the fibers of the rectus abdominis?
- A.
  
  A. extension
- B.
  
  B. rotation to the opposite side
- C.
  
  C. lateral flexion to the same side
- D.
  
  D. flexion
4.

Which is the origin of the rectus abdominis?
- A.
  
  A. anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
- B.
  
  B. pubic line of pelvis
- C.
  
  C. superior ramus of the ischium
- D.
  
  D. pubic crest, pubic symphysis
5.

Which is the insertion of the rectus abdominis?
- A.
  
  A. cartilage of 9th - 12th ribs
- B.
  
  B. xiphoid process and sternum
- C.
  
  C. cartilage of fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs and xiphoid process
- D.
  
  D. sternum
6.

Which of the following is an action of the rectus abdominis?
- A.
  
  A. flex the vertebral column
- B.
  
  B. laterally flex the vertebral column
- C.
  
  C. tilt pelvis anteriorly
- D.
  
  D. elevate the hip
7.

Which is a part of the insertion of the external oblique?
- A.
  
  A. anterior part of the iliac crest
- B.
  
  B. anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
- C.
  
  C. anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)
- D.
  
  D. pubic crest
8.

Which of the following is an action of the internal oblique?
- A.
  
  A. extend vertebral column
- B.
  
  B. rotate vertebral column to the opposite side
- C.
  
  C. rotate vertebral column to the same side
- D.
  
  D. laterally flex vertebral column to the opposite side
9.

Which is a part of the origin of the transverse abdominis?
- A.
  
  A. internal surface of lower six ribs
- B.
  
  B. external surface of lower eight ribs
- C.
  
  C. superior ramus of the pubis
- D.
  
  D. costal cartilage of lower eight ribs
10.

Which is the insertion of the transverse abdominis?
- A.
  
  A. superior ramus of the pubis
- B.
  
  B. abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba
- C.
  
  C. fascia of rectus abdominis
- D.
  
  D. pubic symphysis
11.

Which of the following is an action of the transverse abdominis?
- A.
  
  A. flex the vertebral column
- B.
  
  B. compress abdominal contents
- C.
  
  C. laterally flex the vertebral column
- D.
  
  D. rotate the vertebral column to the same side
12.

The erectors lie deep in the lumbar region to what connective tissue structure?
- A.
  
  A. ligamentum nuchae
- B.
  
  B. annulus fibrosus
- C.
  
  C. thoracolumbar aponeurosis
- D.
  
  D. supraspinous ligament
13.

Which movement of the vertebral column would shorten the fibers of the erector spinae muscles?
- A.
  
  A. flexion
- B.
  
  B. lateral flexion to the opposite side
- C.
  
  C. extension
- D.
  
  D. rotation
14.

Which of the following is a part of the origin of the longissimus?
- A.
  
  A. transverse processes of upper five thoracic vertebrae
- B.
  
  B. posterior surfaces of ribs 1 - 12
- C.
  
  C. posterior surfaces of ribs 3 - 9
- D.
  
  D. spinous processes of upper five thoracic vertebrae
15.

Which of the muscles in the erector spinae group have an attachment on the skull?
- A.
  
  A. iliocostalis
- B.
  
  B. longissimus
- C.
  
  C. spinalis
- D.
  
  D. none of them attach to the skull
16.

Which is the origin of the masseter?
- A.
  
  A. mastoid process
- B.
  
  B. maxilla
- C.
  
  C. styloid process of temporal bone
- D.
  
  D. zygomatic arch
17.

Which is the insertion of the masseter?
- A.
  
  A. angle and ramus of mandible
- B.
  
  B. condyle of mandible
- C.
  
  C. coronoid process of mandible
- D.
  
  D. crest of mandible
18.

Which of the following is an action of the masseter?
- A.
  
  A. elevate the mandible
- B.
  
  B. flex the head and neck
- C.
  
  C. depress the mandible
- D.
  
  D. retract the mandible
19.

Which action at the mandible would shorten the fibers of the masster?
- A.
  
  A. lateral deviation
- B.
  
  B. elevation
- C.
  
  C. retraction
- D.
  
  D. depression
20.

Which is the origin of the quadratus lumborum?
- A.
  
  A. spinous processes of lumbar vertebrae
- B.
  
  B. eleventh rib
- C.
  
  C. posterior iliac crest
- D.
  
  D. anterior iliac crest
21.

Which is the insertion of the quadratus lumborum?
- A.
  
  A. transverse processes of 2nd - 4th lumbar vertebrae
- B.
  
  B. last rib, transverse processes of 1st - 4th lumbar vertebrae
- C.
  
  C. spinous processes of 1st - 4th lumbar vertebrae
- D.
  
  D. last rib, spinous processes of 1st - 4th lumbar vertebrae
22.

Which of the following is an action of the quadratus lumborum?
- A.
  
  A. laterally tilt the pelvis
- B.
  
  B. laterally flex the vertebral column to the opposite side
- C.
  
  C. flex the vertebral column
- D.
  
  D. elevate the lower seven ribs during inhalation
23.

Which is the origin of the sternocleidomastoid?
- A.
  
  A. sternal notch and first rib
- B.
  
  B. top of the manubrium, lateral one-third of the clavicle
- C.
  
  C. top of the manubrium, medial one-third of the clavicle
- D.
  
  D. anterior surfaces of first and second ribs
24.

Which is a part of the insertion of the sternocleidomastoid?
- A.
  
  A. external occipital protuberance
- B.
  
  B. mastoid process of temporal bone
- C.
  
  C. transverse processes of upper three cervical vertebrae
- D.
  
  D. zygomatic arch
25.

Which of the following is an action of the sternocleidomastoid?
- A.
  
  A. rotate the head and neck to the same side
- B.
  
  B. rotate the head and neck to the opposite side
- C.
  
  C. extend head and neck
- D.
  
  D. assist in exhalation