MBLEx Test Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which muscle is the primary antagonist to the biceps brachii during elbow flexion?
Answer: Triceps brachii
The triceps brachii extends the elbow, making it the direct antagonist to the biceps brachii which flexes the elbow.
The thoracolumbar fascia provides attachment for which of the following muscles?
Answer: Latissimus dorsi
The latissimus dorsi has a broad attachment to the thoracolumbar fascia, which spans the lower and mid-back region.
What type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
Answer: Ball-and-socket
The glenohumeral (shoulder) joint is a ball-and-socket joint allowing movement in multiple planes including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles of facial expression?
Answer: Facial nerve (CN VII)
The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) innervates the muscles of facial expression including the orbicularis oculi, frontalis, and buccinator.
The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from which area of the body?
Answer: Right upper quadrant of the body
The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right arm, right side of the head and thorax, emptying into the right subclavian vein.
Which structure connects muscle to bone?
Answer: Tendon
Tendons are dense connective tissue structures that attach muscle to bone, transmitting the force of muscle contraction to produce movement.