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Veterinary Nursing (Anatomy and Physiology ) Quiz on Muscles, created by Megan Webb on 08/05/2017.

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Muscles

Question 1 of 11

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What is meniscus?

Select one of the following:

  • A fibrocartilaginous structure that partly divides a joint capsule

  • A torn interior ligament

  • A form of osteoarthritis

  • A term used to describe a reduced viscosity of synovial fluid

Explanation

Question 2 of 11

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

What condition may be developing with the following changes within a joint capsule?
Inflamed synovial membrane, loss of articular cartilage, narrowed joint space, thickened capsule, new bone production and bone erosion along articular surfaces.

Explanation

Question 3 of 11

1

"Excitability" describes which property of muscle?

Select one of the following:

  • The ability to shorten and generate a pulling force

  • The ability to be stretched

  • The capacity to respond to a stimulus

  • The ability to recoil

Explanation

Question 4 of 11

1

Which muscle inserts on the spine of the scapula?

Select one of the following:

  • Trapezius

  • Infraspinatus

  • Pectoralis

  • Latissimus dorsi

Explanation

Question 5 of 11

1

Which of the following muscles does not insert on the linea alba?

Select one of the following:

  • External abdominal oblique

  • Transversus abdominus

  • Rectus abdominus

  • Internal abdominal oblique

Explanation

Question 6 of 11

1

Muscle is surrounded by three layers of connective tissue. Which layer contains blood vessels and nerves?

Select one of the following:

  • Epimysium

  • Perimysium

  • Endomysium

  • Endocardium

Explanation

Question 7 of 11

1

Muscles work in pairs to move bones. When they do this, they are known as:

Select one of the following:

  • Differing pairs

  • Antagonistic pairs

  • Opposing pairs

  • None of the above

Explanation

Question 8 of 11

1

Which of the following muscles can be used to administer an intramuscular injection to a canine or feline patient?

Select one of the following:

  • Epaxial

  • Quadriceps

  • Triceps

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 9 of 11

1

Peristalsis is a wave like contraction of what kind of muscle?

Select one of the following:

  • Cardiac muscle

  • Voluntary muscle

  • Striated muscle

  • Smooth muscle

Explanation

Question 10 of 11

1

The fibres involved in the contraction of muscle are made from myosin and what other protein?

Select one of the following:

  • Haemoglobin

  • Pectin

  • Globulin

  • Actin

Explanation

Question 11 of 11

1

A bursa which completely surrounds a tendon is called a?

Select one of the following:

  • Synovial joint

  • Sarcolemma

  • Synovial sheath

  • Sarcomere

Explanation

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