IUPUI Biol N261 Exam 3 Muscles and Actions Questions and Answers.

IUPUI Biol N261 Exam 3 Muscles and
Actions Questions and Answers
Question 1
Rhomboideus minor
Correct Answer
Adducts scapula (draws scapulae together)



Question 2
Buccinator
Correct Answer
Compresses cheek



Question 3
Infraspinatus
Correct Answer
Laterally rotates arm, stabilizes shoulder joint



Question 4
Sartorius
Correct Answer
Flexes and laterally rotates thigh, flexes leg



Question 5
Iliocostalis
Correct Answer
Extends and rotates vertebral column and head




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,Question 6
Vastus lateralis
Correct Answer
Extends leg



Question 7
Brachialis
Correct Answer
Flexes forearms



Question 8
Internal intercostals
Correct Answer
Depresses ribs (decreases volume in thorax)



Question 9
Scalenes (anterior, middle, and posterior)
Correct Answer
Flexes and rotates neck, elevates rib 1 and 2



Question 10
The 5 muscles of medial compartment of thigh
Correct Answer
-Adductor magnus
-Pectineus
-Adductor brevis
-Adductor longus
-Gracilis




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, Question 11
Soleus
Correct Answer
Plantar flexes foot



Question 12
Pectoralis minor
Correct Answer
Depress glenoid cavity, raises ribs 3-5



Question 13
Deltoid
Correct Answer
Abducts arm; flexes, extends, medially and laterally rotates arm



Question 14
Splenius
Correct Answer
Extends and rotates head



Question 15
Tibialis posterior
Correct Answer
Plantar flexes and inverts foot



Question 16
Gastrocnemius
Correct Answer
Flexes leg, plantar flexes foot




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