Which muscle named below includes its origin and insertion?

Pubococcygeus
Sartorius
External abdominal obliques
Serratus anterior
Pubococcygeus  This muscle (part of the pelvic floor) has two parts to its name: origin is on the pubis (pubic bone); insertion is to the coccyx. Choice B is named “whimsically”, choice C is named according to location and direction of muscle fibres and choice D is named according to location and appearance.

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A. A tendon
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Which muscle is located on the posterior part of the forearm?
A. Flexor digitorum superficialis
B. Flexor digitorum profundus
C. Extensor digitorum
D. Triceps brachii
Which of the following muscles is NOT named after its location in the body?
A. Deltoid
B. Extensor carpi ulnaris
C. Rectus abdominis
D. Biceps femoris
Which of the following muscles IS named after its location in the body?
A. Sartorius
B. Triceps brachii
C. Soleus
D. Trapezius
Which is the correct equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?
A. Glucose + lactic acid โ†’ carbon dioxide + water
B. Glucose โ†’ lactic acid + carbon dioxide
C. Glucose โ†’ lactic acid + (little energy)
D. Glucoseโ†’ lactic acid
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A. Sarcoplasm
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