Deck 7: Muscular System

Question 1

Which of the following hernias occur when the stomach pushes through the diaphragm?​

A) ​Hiatal
B) ​Inguinal
C) ​Abdominal

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Sphincter,or dilator,muscles are special circular muscles that open and close to control the passage of substances.​

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In order to function,muscles should always be slightly contracted and ready to pull.​

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Cardiac muscle is an example of a voluntary muscle.​

Question 5

Another name for a muscle spasm is a cramp.​

Question 6

The type of muscle that is attached to the skeleton is _____.​

A) ​smooth
B) ​cardiac
C) ​skeletal

Question 7

Tetanus is preventable.​

Question 8

The ability of a muscle to return to its original length is called _____.​

A) ​excitability
B) ​elasticity
C) ​contractility
D) ​extensibility

Question 9

There are 200 different muscles in the body.​

Question 10

The muscle on the back of the upper arm is called the _____.​

A) ​biceps
B) ​triceps
C) ​deltoid

Question 11

Skeletal muscles that are not used will hypertrophy,and those that are used excessively will atrophy.​

Question 12

Muscles are responsible for producing most of our body heat.​

Question 13

Muscular dystrophy occurs when the connection between the nerves and muscle is lost.​

Question 14

The part of a skeletal muscle that is attached to a fixed structure is called the _____.​

A) ​origin
B) ​insertion
C) ​prime mover
D) ​ligament

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding fibromyalgia?​

A) ​It is characterized by sudden acute pain.
B) ​The treatment is surgical.
C) ​There are no medications to treat it.
D) ​It is a collection of symptoms (syndrome).

Question 16

Muscles only push,never pull.​

Question 17

The ability of a muscle to shorten in response to a suitable stimulus is called _____.​

A) ​excitability
B) ​elasticity
C) ​contractility
D) ​extensibility

Question 18

A muscle strain is a sustained contraction of the muscle.​

Question 19

Myalgia is a term used to describe muscle pain.​

Question 20

Skeletal muscles must be stimulated by nerve impulses to contract.​

Question 21

Match the name of the skeletal muscle with its location.​
a.​muscle of facial expression
b.​muscle of the trunk
c.​muscle of the lower extremity
d.​muscle of the upper extremity
​internal oblique

Question 22

_________________________ can occur to muscles that are infrequently used.​

Question 23

Match the name of the skeletal muscle with its location.​
a.​muscle of facial expression
b.​muscle of the trunk
c.​muscle of the lower extremity
d.​muscle of the upper extremity
​trapezius

Question 24

____________________ diagnose and treat patients whose health problems are associated with the body's muscular,nervous,or skeletal systems.​

Question 25

Match the name of the skeletal muscle with its location.​
a.​muscle of facial expression
b.​muscle of the trunk
c.​muscle of the lower extremity
d.​muscle of the upper extremity
​gluteus maximus

Question 26

Each skeletal muscle cell is known as a(n)____.​

A) ​muscle fiber
B) ​sarcolemma
C) ​sarcoplasm

Question 27

The major source of energy for muscles is ______________________________.​

Question 28

______________________________ is caused by an accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles.​

Question 29

Name the three types of muscles: ____________________,____________________,and ____________________.​

Question 30

The masseter and temporalis muscles are representative of the muscles of ____________________.​

Question 31

Exercise and training will alter the ____________________,____________________,and ____________________ of a muscle.​

Question 32

Asthenia means _____.​

A) ​into
B) ​nature
C) ​weakness

Question 33

Which of the following would be categorized as a recreational injury?​

A) ​Torticollis
B) ​Rotator cuff disease
C) ​Tetanus

Question 34

Match the name of the skeletal muscle with its location.​
a.​muscle of facial expression
b.​muscle of the trunk
c.​muscle of the lower extremity
d.​muscle of the upper extremity
​rectus abdominis

Question 35

Match the name of the skeletal muscle with its location.​
a.​muscle of facial expression
b.​muscle of the trunk
c.​muscle of the lower extremity
d.​muscle of the upper extremity
​frontalis

Question 36

Nearly ____________________ of our body weight comes from muscles.​

Question 37

_________________________ occur when there is injury to the muscle tendon in the front of the shin.​

Question 38

Which of the following would be a recommended initial treatment for a strain?​

A) ​Wrap the area in ice for several hours.
B) ​Use the RICE method as for sprains.
C) ​Apply heat immediately.

Question 39

Name the four characteristics of muscles: _________________________,__________________________,_________________________,and _________________________.​

Question 40

The prefix a- means _____.​

A) ​process of
B) ​without
C) ​excessive

Question 41

Match the name of the skeletal muscle with its location.​
a.​muscle of facial expression
b.​muscle of the trunk
c.​muscle of the lower extremity
d.​muscle of the upper extremity
​biceps brachii

Question 42

Match the name of the skeletal muscle with its location.​
a.​muscle of facial expression
b.​muscle of the trunk
c.​muscle of the lower extremity
d.​muscle of the upper extremity
​orbicularis oculi

Question 43

Match the name of the skeletal muscle with its location.​
a.​muscle of facial expression
b.​muscle of the trunk
c.​muscle of the lower extremity
d.​muscle of the upper extremity
​deltoid

Question 44

Match the name of the skeletal muscle with its location.​
a.​muscle of facial expression
b.​muscle of the trunk
c.​muscle of the lower extremity
d.​muscle of the upper extremity
​gastrocnemius

Question 45

Match the name of the skeletal muscle with its location.​
a.​muscle of facial expression
b.​muscle of the trunk
c.​muscle of the lower extremity
d.​muscle of the upper extremity
​pectoralis major