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Muscles visible at the body surface are often called
 A) internus.
  B) extrinsic.
  C) profundus.
  D) intrinsic.
  E) superficialis.

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(Question 2) Each of the following terms is a descriptive term for a muscle's action except
 A) levator.
  B) pronator.
  C) extensor.
  D) sartorius.
  E) adductor.

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(Question 3) Muscles with fibers that run parallel to the long axis of the body are called
 A) lateralis.
  B) transversus.
  C) rectus.
  D) obliquus.
  E) medialis.

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(Question 4) Muscles including the term capitis would be found within or attached to the
 A) head.
  B) neck.
  C) thorax.
  D) abdomen.
  E) groin.

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(Question 5) A muscle whose name ends in the suffix -glossus would be found within or attached to the
 A) chin.
  B) cheek.
  C) jaw.
  D) tongue.
  E) lips.

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(Question 6) The names of the muscles can indicate all of the following except
 A) the angle of the muscle relative to the long axis of the body.
  B) the action of the muscle.
  C) the location of the muscle.
  D) structural characteristics of the muscle.
  E) the collagen content of the muscle.

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(Question 7) A muscle that assists another by preventing movement at another joint is called a(n)
 A) synergist.
  B) fixator.
  C) agonist.
  D) prime mover.
  E) antagonist.

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(Question 8) A type of muscle whose action opposes that of another muscle is called a(n)
 A) synergist.
  B) fixator.
  C) agonist.
  D) prime mover.
  E) antagonist.

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(Question 9) The end of a muscle that remains stationary when the muscle contracts is called the
 A) origin.
  B) aponeurosis.
  C) insertion.
  D) tendon.
  E) lever.

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(Question 10) The end of a muscle that is attached to the point that moves when the muscle contracts is called the
 A) origin.
  B) aponeurosis.
  C) insertion.
  D) tendon.
  E) lever.

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