Muscle Locations
Which is a muscle on the posterior portion of the upper arm?
triceps brachii
What does the term hyper- mean
excessive or above
Ethan experienced pain when he stepped on a nail in an old wooden board while walking his dog. When arriving home, he removes his shoe and sees a puncture wound in the bottom of his foot. Ethan understands that he is at risk for developing:
tetanus.
Joe flexes his biceps. What characteristic of muscles describes what is happening to Joe's biceps when he flexes them?
contractibility
what is the type of voluntary muscle
skeletal
Which muscle is located on the head?
buccinator
The term atrophy means:
shrinking.
During the first basketball practice of the season, Jake begins experiencing muscle cramps and has to stop and rest for a few minutes. Jake understands that he is having these cramps due to a build-up of lactic acid in the muscles caused by:
muscle fatigue.
During the first basketball practice of the season, Jake begins experiencing muscle cramps and has to stop and rest for a few minutes. Jake understands that he is having these cramps due to a build-up of lactic acid in the muscles caused by:
muscle fatigue.
Which muscle only has an involuntary function?
A. biceps brachii
B. diaphragm
C. trapezius
D. cardiac
cardiac
Which shoulder muscle is superior and proximal to the triceps brachii?
Deltoid
The term algia means:
pain.
Mary has had muscle pain and fatigue for over three months. Her doctor prescribed treatment for her symptoms. Mary’s diagnosis is most likely:
fibromyalgia.
Muscles should always be slightly contracted and ready to pull in order to function properly. This is known as:
muscle tone.
Regular exercise and strength training will:
improve muscle tone.
Which large muscle is located on the back and is inferior to the trapezius?
latissimus dorsi
The term myo means:
muscle.
Preston was born with a genetic disorder that was undiagnosed until he was in preschool. His muscles began getting weaker and he lost his ability to walk at age 10. While his condition is incurable, treatments include: medications, assistive devices, and physical and respiratory therapy. What disorder does Preston have?
muscular dystrophy
Cory stretches every night after running. What is the desired outcome for his muscles?
extensibility
Anaerobic exercises performed over prolonged periods without adequate rest will cause a/an:
buildup of lactic acid.
Which muscle is on the posterior aspect of the lower leg?
gastrocnemius
what does the term -asthenia mean?
weakness
Which autoimmune disorder of the muscular system is characterized by fluctuating weakness around the eyes, difficulty chewing, and difficulty swallowing?
myasthenia gravis
When a gymnast performs a head stand, what characteristic of muscles describes what is happening to his chest and shoulder muscles?
contractibility
Which muscle group is responsible for movement of the ribs in order to assist with respiration?
external intercostals