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1
The dorsal interossei muscles in the hand
A)adduct fingers 2-5.
B)abduct fingers 2-5.
C)flex the PIP and DIP joints.
D)extend the MP joints.
2
The contraction of the _____ causes medial rotation of the thigh.
A)pectineus
B)obturator externus
C)gluteus minimus
D)gracilis
3
Muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg
A)evert the foot.
B)dorsiflex the foot and extend the toes.
C)plantar flex the foot.
D)flex the toes.
4
All of the following muscles flex the forearm except the
A)brachialis.
B)biceps brachii.
C)brachioradialis.
D)anconeus.
5
The quadriceps femoris is composed of which of the following muscles?
A)biceps femoris, rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, and gracilis
B)vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, rectus femoris, and vastus intermedius
C)semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris
D)popliteus, gracilis, and sartorius
6
Thumb opposition is caused by contraction of the _____ muscle.
A)flexor digiti minimi
B)opponens pollicis
C)extensor pollicis longus
D)adductor pollicis
7
The _____ flexes the knee and causes a slight medial rotation to "unlock" the knee joint.
A)sartorius
B)soleus
C)tensor fasciae latae
D)popliteus
8
Eversion of the foot is caused by the contraction of the _____ muscle.
A)soleus
B)plantaris
C)fibularis brevis
D)gastrocnemius
9
Which muscles originate on the ischial tuberosity and extend the thigh plus flex the leg?
A)adductor muscles
B)fibularis muscles
C)hamstring muscles
D)quadriceps muscles
10
The _____ causes plantar flexion of the foot.
A)iliopsoas
B)gastrocnemius
C)fibularis tertius
D)vastus intermedius







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