supraspinatus muscle performs the following action
Abduction
Which muscle is a synergist with the levator scapulae for its action on the scapula?
Upper trapezius
The deltoid muscle can be dived into how many divisions?
3
What are two fat based molecules that make up part of the structure of the plasma membrane?
Phospholipids and cholesterol
Which of the following is NOT an action of the serratus anterior?
Extend the shoulder
The coracobrachialis assists flexion of the shoulder and:
Coracoid process
The coracobrachialis inserts on the medial surface of middle shaft of humerus and originates on the:
Coracoid process
The pectoralis minor inserts on the coracoid process and originates on:
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During this stage of mitosis, the DNA replicates:
Interphase
The four prominent tendons on the dorsum of the hand belong to the:
Extensor digitorum
Which of the following is NOT an action of the pectoralis minor?
Flex the shoulder
What is the term that refers to small structures inside the cell; it means "little organs
Organelles
The long head of the biceps brachii attaches to the tuberosity of the radius and to the:
Supraglenoid tubercle
What is the movement of substances across the cell membrane using cell energy and the movement without using energy?
Active and passive transport
Which of the following is NOT an action of the latissimus dorsi muscle on the shoulder joint?
Flexion
The term profundus means:
Deep
Which triceps brachii head can perform extension of the shoulder and extension of the elbow?
Long head
During this stage of mitosis, the chromosomes align in the center of the cell.
Metaphase
What refers to the movement of fluids or dissolved molecules into the cell by trapping them in the plasma membrane?
Pinocytosis
What are the two nucleic acids that are involved in transcription?
DNA and mRNA
The pronator teres is found distal to the pronator quadratics.
False
The action of the anterior deltoid on the shoulder joint is:
Flexion
What is the process in protein synthesis that forms the mRNA molecule?
Transcription
The "lat's little helper" is the:
Teres major
During this stage of mitosis, the chromatin condenses into chromosomes.
Prophase
What is the process in protein synthesis that uses the information from mRNA to build protein molecules.
Translation
What is a segment of base pairs in a chromosome?
Gene
The infraspinatus and teres minor muscles perform the following action on the shoulder joint.
Lateral rotation
How many vertebrae make up the lumbar spine?
5
The normal curve of the cervical and lumbar spine is called:
Lordosis
What is the total genetic information package in a cell?
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The subscapularis originates on the:
Subscapular fossa
During this stage of mitosis the nuclear envelope and nuclei reappear.
Telophase
Which of the following are the four main types of tissues in the body?
Epithelial, muscle, nerve, connective
Three of the rotator cuff muscles(sits) attach to the greater tubercle of the humerus, which of the sits muscles attach to the lesser tubercle of the humerus?
Subscapularis
Digit
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Which of the following does not describe ATLAS?
Dens
Which of the following does not describe AXIS?
No body
Which of the following is not a specialized form of diffusion?
Filteration
The number of vertebrae in the thoracic spine is:
12
The space between the spinous process and transverse process is called:
Laminate groove
The levator scapulae attaches to the vertebral border of the scapula between the superior angle and the root of the spine of the scapula and to
Transverse processes c1 to c4
During this stage of mitosis the chromosomes move away from the center of the cell.
Anaphase
The primary action of the brachialis is:
Flexion of the elbow
The "anatomical snuffbox" is located just distal to the styloid process of the radius. The tendons which create the borders of the snuffbox are: (choose 2)
Extensor pollicis brevis
abductor pollicis longus
The word which means "an opening ".
Aperture
Foramen
Meatus
The extensors attach via the extensor common tendon located on the:
Lateral epicondyle
A synergist to the supinator muscle is:
Biceps brachii
Which of the following is NOT part of the hypothenar eminence?
Opponens pollicis
The Latin word "thenar" means:
Palm
Which is the only bone that does not articulate with another bone?
Hyoid
a:swallowing bone
The extensors originate via the extensor common tendon located on the:
Lateral epicondyle
The extensor digitorum attaches to the lateral epicondyle and inserts on the:
Phalanges
The short head of the biceps brachii inserts in the tuberosity of the radius and originates on the:
Coracoid process
How many heads(bellies) does the triceps brachii have?
3
Which triceps brachii head can perform extension of the shoulder and extension of the elbow?
Long head
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called:
Scoliosis
Which of the following is NOT an attachment of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
Atlas
Which of the following is NOT an action of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
Extension of the head and neck
Contraction of the right sternocleidomastoid will cause:
Left rotation of the head
Which muscle is the strongest muscle in the body relative to it's size?
masseter
The action of the masseter is to:
Elevate the mandible
The temporalis muscle originates on the temporal fossa and inserts on the
Coracoid process
The suprahyoid muscles can be palpated:
Along the underside of the jaw
Contraction of this muscle will create the infamous "Creature from the Black Lagoon" expression.
Platysma
The occipitofrontalis muscle does NOT attach to the:
Manubrium
These muscles are located between the trachea and the anterior cervical spine:
Longus colli & capitis
Bilateral contraction of the splenius muscles will cause:
Extension of the head and neck
The middle scalene is the largest of the scalene muscles and originates on the posterior tubercles on the transverse processes of C2 to C7 inserts on the:
First room
Which of the following is NOT an action of the scalene muscles? (Attaches to the rib)
Elevation of the clavicle
Which thin superficial muscle spans from the anterior neck to the chest?
Platysma
The fused joint formed by the manubrium and the body of the sternum is called:
Sternal angle
Which erector spinae attaches to the transverse processes along most of its length?
Longissimus
Which of the following is NOT an action of the erector spinae?
Rotation of the spine
A bifid spinous process is most likely to occur in the:
Cervical spine
Name the parts of the sternocleidomastoid:
Manubrium
mastoid process
clavicle
What is the shoulder joint called?
glenohumeral joint