NIC National Cosmetology Theory Exam — Practice Exam
Anatomy: muscles and bones: practice questions
Our NIC Cosmetology Theory bank has 8 questions on this topic. Here are 4 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Which forearm bone is on the thumb side?
- Ulna
- Humerus
- Radius
- Carpus
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C. Radius — The humerus is the upper arm bone.
Question 2
Which muscles are used in chewing?
- Frontalis and occipitalis, which move the scalp
- Platysma and sternocleidomastoid
- Masseter and temporalis
- Zygomaticus and risorius
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C. Masseter and temporalis — They close the jaw.
Question 3
Which muscle lifts the corners of the mouth when a person smiles?
- Zygomaticus
- Mentalis
- Platysma
- Depressor anguli oris
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A. Zygomaticus — Zygomaticus major and minor raise the mouth's corners.
Question 4
Which muscles turn the palm upward?
- Abductors
- Pronators, which turn the palm down
- Supinators
- Flexors
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C. Supinators — Abductors spread the fingers; adductors draw them together.