Question 1

How many points of origin does the triceps brachii have?

Accepted Answer

A)   four
B)   three
C)   one
D)   twoE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which muscle is located on the ventrolateral surface of the humerus and functions to flex the forelimb?

Accepted Answer

A)   biceps brachii
B)   triceps brachii
C)   brachialis
D)   brachioradialisE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following muscles is NOT a component of the quadriceps femoris?

Accepted Answer

A)   vastus lateralis
B)   vastus medialis
C)   vastus intermedius
D)   tectus femoris
E)   biceps femorisF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Which muscle is located at the axillary border of the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A)   infraspinatus
B)   supraspinatus
C)   teres major
D)   splenius
E)   rhomboideus majorF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Cats have all of the same muscles as humans, and therefore they are an ideal specimen to study.

Accepted Answer

A)   True
B)   FalseC) A) and B)
D) undefined B

Question 6

How should the skin be separated from the underlying fascia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use the pointed end of a pair of scissors to separate the skin from the underlying muscle and connective tissues.
B)   Use your fingers or a blunt probe to separate the skin from the underlying muscle and connective tissues.
C)   Use the scalpel to separate the skin from the underlying muscle and connective tissues.D) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 7

Which muscle lies deep to the gastrocnemius?

Accepted Answer

A)   tibialis anterior
B)   extensor digitorum longus
C)   fibularis longus
D)   soleusE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which muscle is correctly matched to its origin and insertion?

Accepted Answer

A)   sartorius-originates on the ischium and pubic symphysis and inserts on the medial surface of the tibia
B)   gluteus medius-originates on the ilium and the transverse processes of the last sacral and first caudal vertebrae and inserts on the femur
C)   pectineus-originates on the crest of the ilium and inserts into the fascia lata
D)   gracilis-originates on the ischial tuberosity and inserts on the tibiaE) B) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 9

Which group of muscles comprises the shoulder muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   trapezius group
B)   rhomboideus group
C)   deltoid group
D)   pectoralis groupE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which term refers to the ventral surface of a four-legged animal?

Accepted Answer

A)   caudal
B)   cephalic
C)   inferior
D)   superiorE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of these muscles is the most superficial and lateral muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)   transverse abdominis
B)   external oblique
C)   internal oblique
D)   rectus abdominisE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Identify the serratus dorsalis in the following image.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The biceps brachii functions as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a flexor of the digits
B)   a flexor of the forelimb
C)   an extensor of the forelimb
D)   an extensor of the carpal jointsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

In cats, the trapezius group of muscles is composed of three distinct muscles. How many muscle(s)  make up the trapezius in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)   four
B)   one
C)   two
D)   threeE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 15

Which muscle of the rhomboideus group is NOT found in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)   rhomboideus major
B)   rhomboideus capitus
C)   rhomboideus minorD) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 16

Identify the serratus ventralis in the following image.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

To begin dissecting the cat, place it ________ side down on the dissecting tray.

Accepted Answer

A)   cephalic
B)   ventral
C)   dorsal
D)   caudalE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which statement regarding the storage of your cat is most correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The cat should be stored in a sealed bag with exposed muscles covered with paper towels that have been dampened with fixative.
B)   The cat should be stored on the dissecting pan without any coverings.
C)   The cat should be stored in a sealed bag covered in distilled water.
D)   The cat should be dried and then stored in a sealed bag.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which term refers to the tail end of a four-legged animal?

Accepted Answer

A)   caudal
B)   inferior
C)   cephalic
D)   superiorE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following muscles is correctly matched to its origin and insertion?

Accepted Answer

A)   tibialis anterior-originates on the fibula and inserts on the calcaneus
B)   fibularis longus-originates on the tibial tuberosity and inserts on each of the five digits
C)   fibularis brevis-originates on the fibula and inserts on the base of the fifth metatarsal
D)   gastrocnemius-originates on the proximal ends of the tibia and fibula and inserts on the first metatarsal
E)   extensor digitorum longus-originates on the lateral epicondyle of the femur and inserts on each of the five digitsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 57: Cat Muscular System

How many points of origin does the triceps brachii have?

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Which muscle is located on the ventrolateral surface of the humerus and functions to flex the forelimb?

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Which of the following muscles is NOT a component of the quadriceps femoris?

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Which muscle is located at the axillary border of the scapula?

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Cats have all of the same muscles as humans, and therefore they are an ideal specimen to study.

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How should the skin be separated from the underlying fascia?

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Which muscle lies deep to the gastrocnemius?

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Which muscle is correctly matched to its origin and insertion?

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Which group of muscles comprises the shoulder muscles?

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Which term refers to the ventral surface of a four-legged animal?

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Which of these muscles is the most superficial and lateral muscle?

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Identify the serratus dorsalis in the following image.

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The biceps brachii functions as ________.

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In cats, the trapezius group of muscles is composed of three distinct muscles. How many muscle(s) make up the trapezius in humans?

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Which muscle of the rhomboideus group is NOT found in humans?

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Identify the serratus ventralis in the following image.

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To begin dissecting the cat, place it ________ side down on the dissecting tray.

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Which statement regarding the storage of your cat is most correct?

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Which term refers to the tail end of a four-legged animal?

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Which of the following muscles is correctly matched to its origin and insertion?

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