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Question 1

Which muscle is the primary flexor of the forearm at the elbow joint?

Accepted Answer

Brachialis

Answer

Triceps brachii

Answer

Anconeus

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Brachioradialis

Question 2

What type of connective tissue surrounds an entire skeletal muscle?

Accepted Answer

Epimysium

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Perimysium

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Endomysium

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Fascia lata

Question 3

The thoracolumbar fascia provides attachment for which of the following muscles?

Accepted Answer

Latissimus dorsi

Answer

Pectoralis major

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Deltoid

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Sternocleidomastoid

Question 4

Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and removing old red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Spleen

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Liver

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Pancreas

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Gallbladder

Question 5

What is the function of synovial fluid in a diarthrodial joint?

Accepted Answer

Reduces friction and nourishes cartilage

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Produces red blood cells

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Transmits nerve impulses

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Contracts surrounding muscles

Question 6

Which nerve innervates the diaphragm and is critical for breathing?

Accepted Answer

Phrenic nerve

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Vagus nerve

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Intercostal nerve

Answer

Thoracodorsal nerve