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The point of muscle attachment to an immovable or less movable bone is known as the ________.
innervation
origin
insertion
action
Muscles that perform opposite actions to one another are termed ________.
synergists
prime mover
antagonist
fixator
The arrangement of fascicles in orbicularis oris is ________.
circular
convergent
pennate
fusiform
The prime mover of arm abduction is the ________ muscle.
trapezius
deltoid
triceps brachii
biceps brachii
Jason injured his hamstring muscle group during football practice. He will be unable to perform ________.
thigh extension and knee flexion
dorsiflexion
thigh abduction and adduction
leg rotation and plantar flexion
Which of the following is an example of an isometric contraction?
shaking the head as to say "no"
pushing against an immovable wall
bending the elbow
rotating the arm
nodding the head as to say "yes"
Which of the following is a type isometric exercise in which muscles increase in size and strength?
swimming
biking
jogging
lifting weights
dancing
Which of these muscles is the prime mover of elbow extension?
brachialis
latissumus dorsi
deltoid
triceps brachii
biceps brachii
Which of these muscles is located on the ventral (anterior) side of the body?
pectoralis major
occipitalis
gastrocnemius
gluteus maximus
latissimus dorsi
What is the main function of the quadriceps group?
arm flexion
hand supination
thigh abduction
knee extension
foot inversion
Which muscle forms the curved calf of the posterior leg?
fibularis longus
gastrocnemius
rectus femoris
tibialis anterior
soleus
Which muscle group includes the biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus?
abdominal muscles
quadriceps group
adductor group
fibularis muscles
hamstring group
Which one of the following is NOT a criterion generally used in naming muscles?
relative size of the muscle
number of origins of the muscle
shape of the muscle
method of attachment of the muscle to bone
action of the muscle
Type of movement that decreases the angle of the joint
inversion
flexion
supination
rotation
Type of movement that allows you to carry a soup bowl
supination
abduction
adduction
plantar flexion
The movement of a limb toward the body midline
adduction
abduction
flexion
extension
Type of movement that points the toes
eversion
supination
plantar flexion
inversion
The movement of a bone around its longitudinal axis
inversion
flexion
supination
rotation
The movement of a limb away from the body midline
adduction
flexion
supination
abduction
Type of movement that turns the sole of the foot medially
eversion
inversion
flexion
hyperextension
Primary action of the deltoid
extension
rotation
abduction
inversion
Primary action of the adductor muscles
adduction
abduction
flexion
rotation
Primary action of the adductor muscles
supination
pronation
flexion
extension
Primary action of the rectus abdominis
rotation
supination
flexion
extension
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