Questions from ACE IFT

Which of the following properties is shared by all muscle tissue? A. Has a striped appearance when viewed under a microscope B. Has the ability to exert force on bones C. Is under conscious control D. Has the ability to contract and develop tension

Which of the following is not an accurate description of Type I muscle fibers A. Are incapable of sustaining aerobic metabolism B. Are more resistant to fatigue than type II fibers C. Contain relatively large amounts of mitochondria D. Contain high concentrations of myoglobin

Which of the following is Not a quality of collagen fibers A. Gives tissues their tensile strength B. Responsible for reverse elasticity C. Relatively inextensible D. Are the main constituents of tendons

The diminishing water content often seen in the soft tissues of older adults is in part responsible for the commonly seen decrease in A. Flexibility B. Muscle Endurance C. Muscle Strength D. Stability

Which of the following muscles acts as an antagonist to the other three choices A. Trapezius B. Rhomboids C. Levator Scapulae D. Pectoralis Minor

Which of the major muscles that act at the shoulder girdle features depression of the scapulae among its primary function A. Levator Scapulae B. Rhomboid Major C. Pectoralis Minor D. Upper Trapexius

Which muscle is sometimes called the "little lat" A. Pectoralis Minor B. Teres Major C. Infraspinatus D. Teres Minor

Which muscle is the only pur flexor of the elbow A. Brachialis B. Biceps Brachii C. Brachioradialis D. Ticeps Brachii

What muscle or muscle group controls the tilt of the pelvis by pulling the pubis upward, thereby preventing anterior pelvic tilt A. External obliques B. Rectus abdominus C. Internal obliques D. Transverse abdominus

What function is shared by the following muscles peroneus longus and brevis, gastrocnemius, soleus, and posterior tibialis A. Plantarflexion at the ankle B. Inversion at the foot C. Dorsiflexion at the ankle D. Eversion of the foot

Which type of muscle is found in the walls of the blood vessel A. Smooth muscle B. Cardiac muscle C. Striated muscle D. Skeletal muscle

Which of the following is not a factor in determining the percentage of specific fiber types contained in an individuals skeletal muscle A. Genetics B. Age C. Hormones D. Exercise habits

What term is used to designate all fibrous connective tissue not otherwise specifically named A. Fascia B. Crimp C. Ligament D. Elastin

Having a lower center of gravity and shorter leg length may give girls a greater potential for ___ after puberty A. Injury B. Endurance C. Balance D. Flexibility

Which of the following muscles primary function is to stablize the scapula A. Levator Scapula B. Trapezius C. Rhomboid D. Pectoralis Minor