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100
A synarthrosis is a joint that describes the function as what?
immovable
100
Which of the following is a freely movable joint:
-amphiarthrosis
-diarthrosis
-synarthrosis
-symphysis
diarthrosis
100
The periodontal ligament holds a tooth in the socket, this joint is called a?
gomphosis
100
Most of the muscles in the posterior compartment of the forearm ORIGINATE on the:
-medial epicondyle of humerus
-distal humerus
-lateral epicondyle of humerus
-proximal ulna
lateral epicondyle of humerus
100
Which of the following muscles are NOT located within the medial compartment of the thigh:
-adductor longus
-pectineus
-adductor brevis
-gracilis
-sartorius
sartorius
200
A sac of synovial fluid between bones and overlying tissues describes a:
bursa
200
Name the muscle indicated by ‘B’ on the following diagram:
Tibialis anterior
200
Which of these muscles is NOT in the posterior compartment of the thigh?
-semitendinosus
-semimembranosus
-rectus femoris
-biceps femoris
rectus femoris
200
Which of the following is TRUE about all the muscles that start with the name “FIBULARIS”
-they all originate on the tibia
-they all insert onto the head of fibula
-they all originate on the fibula & evert the foot
-they all are innervated by the tibial nerve
they all originate on the fibula & evert the foot
200
The Sliding Filament Mechanism of muscle contraction says that myofibers shorten when:
thin filaments are pulled toward the center of the sarcomere by swiveling of the myosin heads
300
What type of joint increases or decreases the angle between articulating bones:
hinge joint
300
The ACL & PCL are ligaments associated with the knee, which best describes these according to their location?
-bursae
-intracapsular ligaments
-extracapsular ligaments
-articular capsule
intracapsular ligaments
300
The calcaneal tendon provides the insertion for ALL of the following -EXCEPT-:
-soleus
-gastrocnemius
-plantaris
-popliteus
popliteus
300
What is the main action of muscles located in the anterior compartment of the FOREARM & ARM:
-extension
-flexion
-pronation
-supination
flexion
300
The action of ALL the quadriceps muscles is to:
extend the leg
400
Which of the following describes rheumatoid arthritis?
-an autoimmune disease affecting the joints
-a joint disease that occurs due to wear-n-tear damage
-an accumulation of sodium chloride in the joints
-a disease where uric acid crystals build up in the joints
an autoimmune disease affecting the joints
400
Which of the following types of joints permits the most movement?
-hinge joints
-ellipsoidal joints
-pivot joints
-ball-and-socket joints
ball-and-socket joints
400
Which of the following best describes Myosin:
-binds to actin
-is considered a thick filament
-is a contractile protein
-all of the above
-none of the above
all of the above
400
Impingement syndrome is a common injury suffered by baseball players and swimmers, it is commonly known as a/an:
-Little-league arm
-rotator cuff injury
-separated shoulder
-tennis elbow
rotator cuff injury
400
The ability of a muscle to stretch without being damaged is:
-excitability
-contractility
-extensibility
-elasticity
extensibility
500
Fibrocartilage connects articulating bones in which type of joint:
symphysis
500
The type of movement normally seen at pivot joints is:
-abduction and adduction
-rotation
-flexion and extension
-protraction and retraction
rotation
500
Which of the following DOES NOT plantar flex the foot? (think compartments)
-tibialis anterior
-tibialis posterior
-gastrocnemius
-plantaris
tibialis anterior
500
Name the muscle indicated by ‘A’ on the following diagram:
masseter
500
The adductors mostly INSERT onto the:
-tibia via the patellar ligament
-proximal part of medial surface of body of tibia
-pubic bone
-head of fibula
proximal part of medial surface of body of tibia