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B) 5 24) In the limbs, which tends to be a muscle\'s more distal attachment? 24)

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Question

B) 5 24) In the limbs, which tends to be a muscle's more distal attachment? 24) A) The insertion C) The origin B) The perimysium D) The aponeurosis 25) A muscle whose action opposes that of the prime mover is known as a(n) 25) A) extensor. B) agonist. C) antagonist. D) synergist 26) For elbow flexion, 26) A) deltoid is the agonist and biceps brachii is the synergist. B) biceps brachii is the antagonist and triceps brachii is the agonist. C) biceps brachii is the synergist and triceps brachii is the agonist. D) biceps brachii is the agonist and triceps brachii is the antagonist. E) triceps brachii is the synergist and biceps brachii is the antagonist. 27) The word "biceps" in the name of a muscle refers to the fact that 27) A) the muscle is shaped in two round sections, one after the other. B) the muscle has two very different actions. C) the insertion of the muscle is split into two parts. D) the muscle has two tendons of origin. 28) 28) The rhomboid muscle is named for its A) shape. B) fiber orientation. C) size D) action. E) origin.

Explanation / Answer

24. a. The insertion

25. c. The antagonist

26. d. biceps brachii is the agonist and triceps brachii is the antagonist

27. d. The muscle has two tendons of origin

28. a. shape