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L3 A&P - QUESTIONS
RANDOM A&P QUESTIONS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Whilst the pectoralis major contracts concentrically, which action takes place at the shoulder? A Horizontal flexion B Lateral flexion C Retraction D Elevation | Horizontal flexion |
| Calcium release in muscle tissue to stimulate actin and myosin interaction flows from the: A Cytoplasm B Sarcoplasmic reticulum C Muscle spindle D Golgi tendon organ | Sarcoplasmic reticulum |
| When in a standing position which movement occurs at the shoulder joint whilst reaching toward the ceiling? A Plantar flexion B Flexion C Protraction D Retraction | Flexion |
| During the downward phase of a squat which movement occurs at the hip? A Lateral flexion B Horizontal flexion C Flexion D Plantar flexion | Flexion |
| The section of the nervous system solely responsible for conscious control is the: A Peripheral nervous system B Central nervous system C Somatic nervous system D Autonomic nervous system | Somatic nervous system |
| When are amino acids used significantly as an energy fuel? A. During explosive power training B. During high volume hypertrophy sessions C. In the early stages of aerobic exercise sessions D. In the late stages of ultra-endurance exercise sessions | In the late stages of ultra-endurance exercise sessions |
| Which of the following is a quadriceps muscle that crosses the hip joint? A. Vastus medialis B. Biceps femoris C. Rectus femoris D. Vastus lateralis | Rectus femoris |
| Which valve separates the right atrium and right ventricle? A. Mitral B. Tricuspid C. Bicuspid D. Semilunar | Tricuspid (Pulmonary side) |
| Which type of muscle fibres are surrounded by a high number of capillaries? A. Type 1 B. Type 2a C. Type 2b D. Fast twitch | Type 1 |
| Which of the following muscles protract the scapulae? A. Trapezius B. Serratus anterior C. Levator scapulae D. Rhomboids | Serratus anterior |
| What ligament passively limits hyperextension of the spine? A. Posterior longitudinal ligament B. Anterior longitudinal ligament C. Interspinous ligaments D. Supraspinous ligaments | Anterior longitudinal ligament |
| which ligament is a guard against hyperextension of the spine ? ALL | Anterior longitudinal ligament |
| What part of a neuron is the neurotransmitter released from? A. Nucleus B. Cell body C. Axon hillock D. Axon terminal | Axon terminal |
| What is the cartilaginous joint that joins the anterior pelvis? A. Symphysis pubis B. Ischial tuberosity C. Acetabulum D. Sacroiliac | Symphysis pubis |
| What is the role of mitochondria in type 1 muscle fibres? A. DNA replication B. Contractile apparatus C. Calcium storage D. Energy production | Energy production |
| Which of the following would reduce blood pressure in the short term? A. Vasoconstriction B. Increased venous return C. Vasodilation D. Lower heart rate | Vasodilation |
| In what movement does pectineus contract eccentrically? A. Hip adduction B. Knee flexion C. Knee extension D. Hip abduction | Hip abduction |
| What is the correct pattern of motor unit recruitment? A. Smallest to largest B. Largest to smallest C. Random selection D. Oldest to youngest | Smallest to largest |
| Concentric contraction of what muscle produces internal rotation of the hip joint? A. Piriformis B. Gluteus maximus C. Gluteus minimus D. Pectineus | Gluteus minimus |
| Which hormone is produced by the pancreas? A. Glucagon B. Calcitonin C. Adrenaline D. Cortisol | Glucagon |
| which arm bone is the elbow (olecranon) part of ? U | Ulna |
| What does triceps brachii insert onto? A. Radius B. Humerus C. Scapula D. Ulna | Ulna |
| What type of joint is the articulation between the sternum and the ribs? A. Immovable B. Synovial C. Suture D. Cartilaginous | Cartilaginous |
| Which rotator cuff muscle attaches the anterior surface of the scapula to the upper humerus? A. Teres major B. Supraspinatus C. Infraspinatus D. Subscapularis | Subscapularis |
| Which muscle may be lengthened by hyperkyphotic posture? A. Lower trapezius B. Pectoralis major C. Rectus abdominis D. Levator scapulae | Lower trapezius |
| What type of joint is the sacroiliac joint? A. Synovial B. Fused C. Cartilaginous D. Immovable | Synovial |
| Concentric contraction of what muscle produces abduction of the shoulder joint? A. Trapezius B. Subscapularis C. Supraspinatus D. Teres major | Supraspinatus |
| What is the neurotransmitter used by the motor branch of the somatic nervous system? A. Lactate B. Acetylcholine C. Noradrenaline D. Thyroxine | Acetylcholine |
| What muscle inserts onto the humerus? A. Biceps brachii B. Trapezius C. Rhomboid major D. Deltoid | Deltoid |
| What is the sympathetic nervous system a division of? A. Autonomic system B. Somatic system C. Parasympathetic system D. Central system | Autonomic system |
| Which of the following forms the posterior aspect of the inner unit? A. Multifidus B. Diaphragm C. External obliques D. Pelvic floor | Multifidus |
| Which joint action occurs in the sagittal plane? A. Lateral flexion B. Abduction C. Medial rotation D. Extension | Extension |
| Which system is 'greater control of movement' a specific exercise adaptation to? A. Musculoskeletal B. Cardiorespiratory C. Neuroendocrine D. Neuromuscular | Neuromuscular |
| What initiates the process of damage to arteries? A. LDL cholesterol B. HDL cholesterol C. Inflammation D. Antioxidants | Inflammation |
| What substance is found in large quantities in type 1 muscle fibres but not in type 2b muscle fibres? A. Haemoglobin B. Myoglobin C. Sarcoplasm D. Calcium | Myoglobin |
| Which muscle is part of the hamstrings group? A. Pectineus B. Sartorius C. Biceps femoris D. Rectus femoris | Biceps femoris |
| What is the primary concentric action of erector spinae longissimus? A. Hip extension B. Spine extension C. Spine flexion D. Spine rotation | erector spinae longissimus |
| Which of the following helps to actively control spinal motion? A. Muscles B. Bones C. Ligaments D. Cartilage | Muscles |
| Which of the following forms the superior aspect of the inner unit? A. Erector spinae B. Diaphragm C. External obliques D. Pelvic floor | Diaphragm |
| What is the autonomic nervous system one branch of? A. Central nervous system B. Peripheral nervous system C. Somatic nervous system D. Sympathetic nervous system | Peripheral nervous system |
| What name is given to a neuron that transmits information from a receptor to a neuron in the central nervous system? A. Excitatory B. Inhibitory C. Sensory D. Motor | Sensory |
| What does the number of motor units recruited, increase in proportion with? A. The anticipated force requirement B. The amount of muscle mass present C. The amount of testosterone present D. The size of an action potential | The anticipated force requirement |
| Where are muscle spindles located? A. Muscle fibres B. Tendons C. Perimysium D. Periosteum | Muscle fibres |
| What muscle connects the ilium to the lateral upper tibia? A. Vastus lateralis B. Tensor fascia latae C. Adductor magnus D. Semitendinosus | Tensor fascia latae |
| Which muscle extends and adducts the humerus? A. Subscapularis B. Supraspinatus C. Infraspinatus D. Teres major | Teres major |
| Which joint action occurs in the medial-lateral axis? A. Extension B. Abduction C. Medial rotation D. Lateral flexion | Extension |
| Flexion and extension of the cervical vertebrae involves movement in which plane? A. Sagittal B. Coronal C. Frontal D. Transverse | Sagittal |
| Which rotator cuff muscle attaches the lateral border of the scapula to the upper humerus? A. Subscapularis B. Supraspinatus C. Infraspinatus D. Teres minor | Teres minor |
| What are the joints between the pelvis and the spine called? A. Spinosacral B. Spinopelvic C. Sacroischial D. Sacroiliac | Sacroiliac |
| Which hormone is released during times of stress? A. Insulin B. Noradrenaline C. Thyroxine D. Calcitonin | Noradrenaline |
| Where is the origin of rectus abdominis? A Pubis B Femur C Lower ribs D Sternum | Pubis |
| Which of the following muscles eccentrically controls adduction of the shoulder? A Latissimus dorsi B Pectoralis major C Deltoids D Biceps brachii | Deltoids |
| Which hormone is produced by the pancreas? A Thyroxine B Adrenaline C Calcitonin D Insulin | Insulin |
| What joint has the potential to perform a circumduction movement? A Atlanto-axial B Ankle C Radio-ulnar D Hip | Hip |
| Which muscle has a role in stabilising the spine? A Teres major B Supraspinatus C Quadratus lumborum D Subscapularis | Quadratus lumborum |
| What is the primary concentric action of psoas major? A Hip extension B Hip flexion C Knee flexion D Knee extension | Hip flexion |
| Which long fusiform muscle is the primary connector between trunk and lower limbs ? PM | psoas major |
| A calf raise exercise involves movement mostly in which plane? A Sagittal B Frontal C Coronal D Transverse | Sagittal |
| Which muscle connects the ischium to the tibia? A Vastus intermedius B Gluteus maximus C Semimembranosus D Psoas major | Semimembranosus |
| Which of the following forms the lateral aspect of the abdominal wall? A Erector spinae B Diaphragm C External obliques D Pelvic floor | External obliques |
| Where is the adrenal gland located? A Above the kidney B Below the kidney C Above the liver D Below the liver | Above the kidney |
| What determines the number of motor neurons recruited? A Muscle B Autonomic nervous system C Central nervous system D Tendo | Central nervous system |
| What is the primary concentric action of rhomboid major? A Scapular depression B Scapular retraction C Shoulder adduction D Shoulder abduction | Scapular retraction |
| What is the primary concentric action of erector spinae longissimus? A Hip extension B Spine extension C Spine flexion D Spine rotation | Spine extension |
| What 2 structures does serratus anterior attach together ? A medial border of the scapula to the upper ribs B lateral border of the scapula to the lower ribs C thoracic vertebrae to the upper ribs D lateral border of the scapula to the humerus | The medial border of the scapula to the upper ribs |
| Which muscle extends and adducts the humerus? A Subscapularis B Supraspinatus C Infraspinatus D Teres major | Teres major |
| What movement causes teres major to contract eccentrically? A Elbow extension B Shoulder adduction C Elbow flexion D Shoulder abduction | Shoulder adduction |
| What muscle inserts onto both the clavicle and scapula? A Trapezius B Rhomboid major C Sternocleidomastoid D Levator scapulae | Trapezius |
| What division of the nervous system is responsible for the analysis of information? A Autonomic B Peripheral C Somatic D Central | Central |
| Which muscle attaches the ribs to the pubis and iliac crest? A External obliques B Rectus abdominis C Erector spinae D Psoas major | External obliques |
| Which of the following is an origin of the triceps? A Clavicle B Radius C Ulna D Humerus | Humerus |
| What is the name of the fluid found inside a muscle fibre? A Myoplasm B Sarcoplasm C Sarcoplasmic reticulum D Myoplasmic reticulum | Sarcoplasm |
| In sliding filament theory which molecule provides the ENERGY to enable myosin to pull on actin? A Creatine phosphate B Adenosine triphosphate C Adenosine diphosphate D Calcium phosphate | Adenosine triphosphate |
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