Test Bank For Netter's Moving AnatoME, 1st Edition
An Interactive Guide to Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Authors: By Stephanie Marango, MD, RYT and Carrie B. McCulloch
,Netter’s Moving AnatoME, 1st Edition
Chapter 1 (Introduction to Moving AnatoME).
MCQs (1–20)
1. During shoulder abduction (raising your arm sideways), which muscle initiates the
first 15°?
A. Deltoid
B. Supraspinatus
C. Infraspinatus
D. Teres major
Correct Answer: B. Supraspinatus
Explanation
• Anatomy:
o Origin: Supraspinous fossa
o Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus
o Action: Initiates abduction
• Movement: Starts abduction before deltoid takes over
• Clinical: Commonly injured in rotator cuff tears → painful arc
Why others are wrong
• A: Deltoid acts after ~15°
• C: External rotation
• D: Adduction
Try This Movement: Slowly raise your arm—feel the initial effort near the top of your
shoulder
Clinical Insight: Weakness here → inability to start lifting arm
Self-Care Tip: Strengthen with light resistance abduction
,2. While standing upright, which muscles maintain postural stability of the spine?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Erector spinae
C. Pectoralis major
D. Latissimus dorsi
Correct Answer: B. Erector spinae
Explanation
• Anatomy: Iliocostalis, longissimus, spinalis
• Movement: Maintain spinal extension
• Clinical: Weakness → kyphotic posture, low back pain
Others
• A: Flexes trunk
• C/D: Upper limb muscles
Try This Movement: Stand tall—engage back muscles
Clinical Insight: Sedentary lifestyle weakens these muscles
Self-Care Tip: Practice posture correction
3. During elbow flexion, which muscle provides the strongest force?
A. Biceps brachii
B. Brachialis
C. Brachioradialis
D. Triceps
Correct Answer: B. Brachialis
Explanation
• Anatomy:
o Origin: Anterior humerus
o Insertion: Ulnar tuberosity
, • Movement: Primary elbow flexor regardless of forearm position
• Clinical: Injury reduces flexion strength
Others
• A: Also flexes but secondary
• C: Works in neutral grip
• D: Extends elbow
Try This Movement: Flex elbow with palm up/down—strength remains
Clinical Insight: Important in lifting
Self-Care Tip: Strengthen with controlled curls
4. Which joint type allows movement in multiple planes (e.g., shoulder)?
A. Hinge
B. Saddle
C. Ball-and-socket
D. Pivot
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Anatomy: Glenohumeral joint
• Movement: Flexion, extension, rotation
• Clinical: High mobility → instability risk
Others
• A: One plane
• B: Limited planes
• D: Rotation only
5. During a squat, which muscle primarily extends the knee?
An Interactive Guide to Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Authors: By Stephanie Marango, MD, RYT and Carrie B. McCulloch
,Netter’s Moving AnatoME, 1st Edition
Chapter 1 (Introduction to Moving AnatoME).
MCQs (1–20)
1. During shoulder abduction (raising your arm sideways), which muscle initiates the
first 15°?
A. Deltoid
B. Supraspinatus
C. Infraspinatus
D. Teres major
Correct Answer: B. Supraspinatus
Explanation
• Anatomy:
o Origin: Supraspinous fossa
o Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus
o Action: Initiates abduction
• Movement: Starts abduction before deltoid takes over
• Clinical: Commonly injured in rotator cuff tears → painful arc
Why others are wrong
• A: Deltoid acts after ~15°
• C: External rotation
• D: Adduction
Try This Movement: Slowly raise your arm—feel the initial effort near the top of your
shoulder
Clinical Insight: Weakness here → inability to start lifting arm
Self-Care Tip: Strengthen with light resistance abduction
,2. While standing upright, which muscles maintain postural stability of the spine?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Erector spinae
C. Pectoralis major
D. Latissimus dorsi
Correct Answer: B. Erector spinae
Explanation
• Anatomy: Iliocostalis, longissimus, spinalis
• Movement: Maintain spinal extension
• Clinical: Weakness → kyphotic posture, low back pain
Others
• A: Flexes trunk
• C/D: Upper limb muscles
Try This Movement: Stand tall—engage back muscles
Clinical Insight: Sedentary lifestyle weakens these muscles
Self-Care Tip: Practice posture correction
3. During elbow flexion, which muscle provides the strongest force?
A. Biceps brachii
B. Brachialis
C. Brachioradialis
D. Triceps
Correct Answer: B. Brachialis
Explanation
• Anatomy:
o Origin: Anterior humerus
o Insertion: Ulnar tuberosity
, • Movement: Primary elbow flexor regardless of forearm position
• Clinical: Injury reduces flexion strength
Others
• A: Also flexes but secondary
• C: Works in neutral grip
• D: Extends elbow
Try This Movement: Flex elbow with palm up/down—strength remains
Clinical Insight: Important in lifting
Self-Care Tip: Strengthen with controlled curls
4. Which joint type allows movement in multiple planes (e.g., shoulder)?
A. Hinge
B. Saddle
C. Ball-and-socket
D. Pivot
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Anatomy: Glenohumeral joint
• Movement: Flexion, extension, rotation
• Clinical: High mobility → instability risk
Others
• A: One plane
• B: Limited planes
• D: Rotation only
5. During a squat, which muscle primarily extends the knee?
