The soleus is a synergist of the gastrocnemius during plantar flexion.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 2) Paralysis of which of the following would make an individual unable to flex the thigh?
A) vastus medialis
B) iliopsoas and rectus femoris
C) soleus
D) biceps femoris
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Question 3) Damage to the ischiocavernosus muscle would have what effect?
What will be an ideal response
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Question 4) How can a lever system work at a mechanical disadvantage but still be of use to us?
What will be an ideal response
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Question 5) Which muscle(s) is (are) contracted to exhale forcibly?
A) diaphragm alone
B) external intercostals and diaphragm
C) internal intercostals and rectus abdominus
D) rectus abdominis and diaphragm
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Question 6) The deltoid is a prime mover of the arm that acts in adduction.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 7) What are the levers that operate at a mechanical advantage called?
A) speed levers
B) dysfunctional levers
C) power levers
D) functional levers
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Question 8) A wide receiver for a college football team pulled a hamstring muscle. What muscles could be affected and what would the effect be?
What will be an ideal response
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Question 9) Deep muscles of the thorax promote movements for breathing.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 10) Which muscle group is involved when a pulled groin occurs?
A) lateral rotators
B) quadriceps
C) hamstrings
D) thigh adductors
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