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1. The flexor digitorum superficialis muscle ( that moves the fingers) is found

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Question

1. The flexor digitorum superficialis muscle ( that moves the fingers) is found

a. in the anterior arm b. in the posterior arm c. in the anterior hand d. in the posterior hand

2. The group of muscles in the hand proximal to the thumb is called the

   a. indicis group b. pollex group c. thenar group d. hypothenar group

3. What muscle helps to flex at the hip joint?

   a. psoas major b. pectinius c. sartorius d. rectus femoris

4. What muscle is an antagonist to the vastus intermedius?

   a. rectus femoris b. biceps branchii c. semimembranosus d. vastus medialis

5. The extensor digitorum longus muscle ( that moves the toes) is found

a. in the anterior leg b. in the posterior leg c. on the dorsal side of the food d. on the plantar side of the foot

6. The costal ( infrasternal) angle is where

a. clavicles articulate with the sternum b. costal cartilages articulate with the sternum

c. the inferior edge of costal cartilage and ribs can be felt (d). the body and manubrium of the sternum come together

Explanation / Answer

1. The flexor digitorum superficialis muscle ( that moves the fingers) is found in anterior arm or forearm. Option a is correct.

2. The group of muscles in the hand proximal to the thumb is called the thenar group. Option c is correct.

3. psoas major helps to flex at the hip joint. Option a is correct.

4. semimembranosus muscle is an antagonist to the vastus intermedius. Option c is correct.

5. The extensor digitorum longus muscle ( that moves the toes) is found on the plantar side of the foot. Option d is correct.