Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159080
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 25, Problem 2PL
Anterior thigh muscles serve as prime movers of
a. flexion of the leg at the knee joint.
b. abduction of the thigh at the hip joint.
c. adduction of the thigh at the hip joint.
d. extension of the leg at the knee joint.
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The function of the biceps femoris is to
A. flex the hip and ankle.
B. extend the thigh and flex the leg.
C. flex the thigh and extend the leg.
D. flex the thigh (with no action at the leg).
E. adduct the thigh and extend the knee.
Which two hamstring muscles perform external rotation of the knee?
A. Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus
B. Semitendinosus and Bicep Femoris
C. Semimembranosus and Biceps Femoris
D. All three hamstring muscles perform external rotation
E. No two hamstring muscles perform external rotation
Which of the following statements are true of the locations and functions of muscles? (Read carefully and select all the correct statements.)
A.
The masseter lowers the maxilla.
B.
The gluteus maximus flexes the thigh.
C.
The biceps brachii flexes the forearm.
D.
The tibialis anterior plantar flexes the foot.
E.
The orbicularis oris opens the mouth.
F.
The external obliques help laterally flex the vertebral column.
G.
The hamstring group extends the thigh at the hip.
H.
The trapezius raises the shoulder.
Chapter 25 Solutions
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
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