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The muscle that spans the width of the forehead is the __________.
occipitofrontalis (frontal belly)
temporalis
masseter
corrugator supercilii
Explanation
The occipitofrontalis covers the skull from the occipital bone to the frontal bone. It is a muscle of facial expression.
The muscle that spans the width of the forehead is the __________.
occipitofrontalis (frontal belly)
temporalis
masseter
corrugator supercilii
Explanation
The occipitofrontalis covers the skull from the occipital bone to the frontal bone. It is a muscle of facial expression.
Which muscle does not make up part of the pes anserine?
Vastus medialis
Sartorius
Semitendinous
Gracilis
None of these
Explanation
The sartorius, semitendinous and gracilis all make up the pes anserine tendon. Vastus medialis, although on the medial aspect of the knee, does not make up this muscle group as it inserts to the tibial tubercle via the patellar tendon.
Which muscle does not make up part of the pes anserine?
Vastus medialis
Sartorius
Semitendinous
Gracilis
None of these
Explanation
The sartorius, semitendinous and gracilis all make up the pes anserine tendon. Vastus medialis, although on the medial aspect of the knee, does not make up this muscle group as it inserts to the tibial tubercle via the patellar tendon.
Which muscle located in the lateral compartment of the thigh abducts and medially rotates the thigh?
Tensor fasciae latae
Gracilis
Sartorius
Rectus femoris
Explanation
For this question, we are looking for a muscle that is located in the lateral compartment of the thigh. In addition, this muscle should contract when the thigh is either abducted or medially rotated. The correct answer is the tensor fasciae latae which is the only muscle of the choices that fits these categories.
Which muscle located in the lateral compartment of the thigh abducts and medially rotates the thigh?
Tensor fasciae latae
Gracilis
Sartorius
Rectus femoris
Explanation
For this question, we are looking for a muscle that is located in the lateral compartment of the thigh. In addition, this muscle should contract when the thigh is either abducted or medially rotated. The correct answer is the tensor fasciae latae which is the only muscle of the choices that fits these categories.
Which of the following structures is associated with the chin?
Geniohyoid muscle
Nuchal ligament
Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Iliocostalis cervicis
Popliteus muscle
Explanation
The geniohyoid muscle is associated with the chin, as it is a muscle that is the passageway from the chin to the hyoid bone. Contraction of the geniohyoid can move the hyoid bone to further widen the airway, aiding in respiration.
The nuchal ligament is located at the back of the neck and helps maintain the vertical position of the head. The sternocleidomastoid muscles are located in the lateral portions of the neck and helps to turn the head from side to side. The iliocostalis muscles run down the back, connecting the posterior portions of the ribs; this muscle is deep to most other muscles in the back. The popliteus muscle is located poterior to the knee and helps to move the tibia posteriorly, relative to the femur.
Which of the following eye muscles is not innervated by the oculomotor nerve?
Lateral rectus
Levator palpebrae superioris
Superior rectus
Medial rectus
Explanation
The oculomotor nerve is one of the cranial nerves. It runs from the brain to the orbital socket of the eye. Only two muscles in the orbital socket are not innervated by the oculomotor nerve: the superior oblique and the lateral rectus muscles. The lateral rectus is innervated by the abducens nerve (cranial nerve XI), and the superior oblique is innervated by the trochlear nerve (cranial nerve IV).
The orbicularis oculi __________.
closes the eye
pulls the cheek against the teeth
wrinkles the nose
pulls the lower lip down
Explanation
The orbicularis oculi closes the eyes. It originates from the frontal and lacrimal bones, and from the medial palpebral ligament, which is attached to the frontal process of the maxilla and inserts into the lateral palpebral raphe. The buccinator pulls the cheeks into the teeth, The procerus wrinkles the nose. The depressor labii inferioris pulls the lower lip down.
Which muscle retracts the angle of the mouth when you laugh?
Risorius
Procerus
Zygomaticus minor
Orbicularis oris
Explanation
We are looking for a muscle around the mouth, leaving us with the risorius, orbicularis oculi, and zygomaticus minor muscles. The orbicularis oculi protrudes the lips and the zygomaticus minor elevates the upper lip. This means that the correct answer is the risorius muscle.