Unit 5 EXAM: Muscular System - 24-25

Front

What is the prime mover muscle during leg flexion?

Back

Hamstring

Front

Which muscle is known as the 'abs'?

Back

Rectus Abdominals

Front

What is a fascicle in muscle anatomy?

Back

A fascicle is a bundle of muscle fibers.

Front

Which muscle is responsible for smiling?

Back

Zygomaticus

Front

What is the term for the movement of the foot so that the sole faces medially?

Back

Inversion

Front

What is the function of the quadriceps muscle?

Back

The quadriceps muscle extends the knee.

Front

What is the role of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

The gastrocnemius muscle flexes the knee and plantar flexes the foot.

Front

What connective tissue surrounds an entire muscle?

Back

Epimysium

Front

What is the term for the movement that decreases the angle between body parts?

Back

Flexion

Front

What is the primary function of the pectoralis major muscle?

Back

The pectoralis major muscle is responsible for shoulder flexion, adduction, and internal rotation.