Chapter 6 Muscles Test 2018
Chapter 6 Muscles Test 2018
NAME:_______________________________
/67 Mr. Hua – PSK4U1
Part A – Multiple Choice: Select the most correct response by filling in the blank with the
corresponding letter [K/U – 15 Marks]
______ 1. The standard point for human anatomical description and analysis:
a) Axial and appendicular skeleton
b) Anatomical planes and axes
c) Anatomical position
d) Long bone
______ 5. Which of the following muscles is responsible for forearm supination and elbow
flexion?
a) Biceps femoris
b) Triceps femoris
c) Biceps brachii
d) Triceps brachii
______ 6. Which of the following muscles help stabilize the knee joint on the posterior side?
a) Hamstrings
b) Quadriceps
c) Gastrocnemius
d) Gluteus maximus
______ 10. The type of muscle contraction that results in the shortening of muscles is referred
to as:
a) Isometric contraction
b) Eccentric contraction
c) Concentric contraction
d) Voluntary contraction
_____ 11. The type of muscle contraction that results in the lengthening of muscles is referred
to as:
a) Isometric contraction
b) Eccentric contraction
c) Concentric contraction
d) Voluntary contraction
_____ 12. The type of muscle contraction that results NO changes to muscle length is referred
to as:
a) Isometric contraction
b) Eccentric contraction
c) Concentric contraction
d) Voluntary contraction
_____ 13. Sensory receptors within a muscle fibre that primarily detect changes in muscle
length are:
a) Intrafusal muscle fibres
b) Muscle spindles
c) Sensory neurons
d) Motor neurons
_____ 14. What is the trigger mechanism for the sliding filament process?
a) Release of calcium ions
b) Release of triphosphate
c) Release of troponin
d) Release of tropomyosin
26. Explain the concept of agonist and antagonist muscle pairs. [2 Marks]
27. Name THREE exercises, the muscles targeted, and the movement(s) produced: [3
Marks]
Exercise Major Muscles Movement Produced
i)
ii)
iii)
Part C – Long Answer: Attempt and answer the following questions in the space
provided. Explain if necessary. [20 Marks]
30. FULLY explain the steps regarding excitation-contraction coupling. [5 Marks]
31. List the two main misconceptions regarding muscle cramps (from articles read)? [2
Marks]
32. Muscles ‘pull’, they never ‘push’. Elaborate on this distinction in the context of the
sliding filament theory of muscle contraction. [5 Marks]
33. A friend began a rigorous new exercise program several days ago and is worried about
pain and swilling around a muscle. What can you tell your friend to provide reassurance
that the pain and swelling are probably temporary? [5 Marks]
Part D – Labeling. [21 Marks]
A C D
B
35.
A. ____________________________________
B. ____________________________________
C. ____________________________________
D. ____________________________________
i. Z Line
ii. Actin
iii. Myosin
iv. I Band
v. A Band
vi. M Line
37. Clearly label the following reflex arc with the following: [5 Marks]
i. Interneuron
ii. Effector Organ
iii. Afferent Neuron
iv. Efferent Neuron
v. Sensory Receptor