Free AMTA Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

All muscles come in pairs, the agonist and the ________________.

Accepted Answer

Antagonist

Answer

Explanation:
The antagonist works to counter the torque of the agonist, often used in slowing down a motion. Occurring in pairs, the agonist and the antagonist often balance each other, one contracts and the other relaxes.

Question 2

The long shaft of a bone is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Diaphysis

Answer

Explanation:
The epiphysis is the end of a long one. The endosteum is the thin layer of connective tissue that makes up the medullary cavity. The periosteum is a sheath of connective tissue enveloping the bone except at articulation.

Question 3

Where bones meet to form a joint:

Accepted Answer

Articulation

Answer

Explanation:
Articulation is where two bones meet to form a joint. A ligament is a connective tissue that attaches bone to bone. Enthesis is connective tissue between a ligament and bone or between a bone and a tendon. The bursa is the fluid-filled sac found between bones at the joint to counter friction.

Question 4

When a bone turns on its own central axis making a circular movement, it is called ________________.

Accepted Answer

Rotation

Answer

Explanation:
Circumduction is a combination of abduction and adduction as well as flexion and extension, a conical movement usually originating at a ball and socket joint. Gliding is a planar joint (where two bones meet at a majorly flat articular surface) allowing bones to move along the joint's plane in any direction. Angular movements are defined by the fixed point from which they move, like a pendulum.

Question 5

What is the meaning of the Greek root "derm"?

Accepted Answer

Skin

Answer

Explanation:
Ligament translates from Latin, “to bind, tie.” Bone comes from old English, bon. Muscle is a Middle French/Latin derivative translating to “muscle, sinew”/“little mouse”.

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Free AMTA Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers