ANP 1106 Midterm Exam 2026 | Human Anatomy
and Physiology II Exam | All Questions and Correct
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When the term biceps, triceps or quadriceps forms part of a muscle's name, you
can assume that:
A. The muscle has two, three, or four origins, respectively.
B. The muscle is able to change direction twice, three times, or four times faster
than other muscles.
C. The muscle has two, three, or four functions, respectively
D. The muscle has two, three, or four insertions, respectively
E. The muscle is composed of two, three or four fascicles, respectively ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. The muscle has two, three, or four origins,
respectively
A muscle that assists the muscle that is primarily responsible for a given action is
a(n):
A. Antagonist
B. Originator
C. Prime Mover
D. Synergist
E. Levator ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. Synergist
,Adductor magus, adductor longus and adductor brevis are parts of a large muscle
mass of the:
A. Anterior compartment of the thigh
B. Posterior compartment of the thigh
C. Medial compartment of the thigh
D. Lateral compartment of the thigh ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C.
Medial compartment of the thigh
Which of the following muscles attaches to the 12th ribs and fixes their positions
during forced expiration?
A. Inferior intercostal
B. Internal oblique
C. External oblique
D. Rectus abdominis
E. Quadratus lumborum ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. External Oblique
An instructor raises his eyebrows because he is very surprised by a student's
comment during class. Which of the following muscles is involved in this surprised
expression?
,A. Epicranius
B. Orbicularis oculi
C. Platysma
D. Temporalis
E. Levator scapulae ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Epicranius
With regard to muscle fiber arrangement in a pennate muscle:
A. The fascicular pattern is circular
B. The fascicles form a triangle
C. The fascicle are short and attach obliquely to a central tendon that runs the
length of the muscle
D. The long axes of the fascicles run parallel to the long axis of the muscle
E. None of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. The fascicles are
short and attach obliquely to a central tendon that runs the length of the muscle
The names of muscle often indicate the action of the muscle. What does the term
levator mean?
A. The muscle flexes and rotates a region
B. The muscle is a fixator and stabilizes a bone or joint
C. The muscle elevates a region
D. The muscle functions as a synergist ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C.
The muscle elevates a region
, Which of the following muscles is part of the quadriceps femoris?
A. Biceps femoris
B. Vastus lateralis
C. Sartorius
D. Gracilis
E. Semimembranosus ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Vastus lateralis
Which of the following is NOT a function of the sartorius muscle?
A. Lateral rotation of thigh
B. Flexion of knee
C. Adduction of thigh
D. Flexion of hip ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. Adduction of thigh
Because you did not do well on your recent anatomy and physiology exam, you
leave the classroom pouting. Which one of these muscles are you using?
A. Mentalis
B. Orbicularis Oris
C. Risorius
and Physiology II Exam | All Questions and Correct
Answers | Verified Answers | Just Released
When the term biceps, triceps or quadriceps forms part of a muscle's name, you
can assume that:
A. The muscle has two, three, or four origins, respectively.
B. The muscle is able to change direction twice, three times, or four times faster
than other muscles.
C. The muscle has two, three, or four functions, respectively
D. The muscle has two, three, or four insertions, respectively
E. The muscle is composed of two, three or four fascicles, respectively ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. The muscle has two, three, or four origins,
respectively
A muscle that assists the muscle that is primarily responsible for a given action is
a(n):
A. Antagonist
B. Originator
C. Prime Mover
D. Synergist
E. Levator ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. Synergist
,Adductor magus, adductor longus and adductor brevis are parts of a large muscle
mass of the:
A. Anterior compartment of the thigh
B. Posterior compartment of the thigh
C. Medial compartment of the thigh
D. Lateral compartment of the thigh ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C.
Medial compartment of the thigh
Which of the following muscles attaches to the 12th ribs and fixes their positions
during forced expiration?
A. Inferior intercostal
B. Internal oblique
C. External oblique
D. Rectus abdominis
E. Quadratus lumborum ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. External Oblique
An instructor raises his eyebrows because he is very surprised by a student's
comment during class. Which of the following muscles is involved in this surprised
expression?
,A. Epicranius
B. Orbicularis oculi
C. Platysma
D. Temporalis
E. Levator scapulae ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Epicranius
With regard to muscle fiber arrangement in a pennate muscle:
A. The fascicular pattern is circular
B. The fascicles form a triangle
C. The fascicle are short and attach obliquely to a central tendon that runs the
length of the muscle
D. The long axes of the fascicles run parallel to the long axis of the muscle
E. None of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. The fascicles are
short and attach obliquely to a central tendon that runs the length of the muscle
The names of muscle often indicate the action of the muscle. What does the term
levator mean?
A. The muscle flexes and rotates a region
B. The muscle is a fixator and stabilizes a bone or joint
C. The muscle elevates a region
D. The muscle functions as a synergist ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C.
The muscle elevates a region
, Which of the following muscles is part of the quadriceps femoris?
A. Biceps femoris
B. Vastus lateralis
C. Sartorius
D. Gracilis
E. Semimembranosus ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Vastus lateralis
Which of the following is NOT a function of the sartorius muscle?
A. Lateral rotation of thigh
B. Flexion of knee
C. Adduction of thigh
D. Flexion of hip ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C. Adduction of thigh
Because you did not do well on your recent anatomy and physiology exam, you
leave the classroom pouting. Which one of these muscles are you using?
A. Mentalis
B. Orbicularis Oris
C. Risorius
