APK - February 1999 Flashcards
Development of the vertebrae nervous system involves progressive neural events which can include the following except
Retraction of neural projections
Formation of complex neural pathways
Synaptogenesis
Myelinization
Axonal growth
Retraction of neural projections
The following statements apply in combined posterolateral and anteromedial rotatory instability, EXCEPT:
a. Adduction and abduction stress test results are positive at 30 degrees of flexion
b. Results of the anterior drawer test is positive with the tibia in neutral position
c. Anterior drawer test causes the tibia to rotate externally and back
d. Occurs with tear of the medial and lateral compartment ligaments
e. Results of the anterior drawer test is negative with tibia in internal rotation
c. Anterior drawer test causes the tibia to rotate externally and back
Craniosacral therapist assess these aspects of craniosacral motion, EXCEPT:
a. Symmetry, whether both sides of the skull demonstrate equal amplitude and rate
b. Rate, the number of cycles of flexion per minute
c. Quantity, whether the rate and corresponding amplitude is of a reasonable number
d. Quality, whether the motion is smooth or uneven
e. Amplitude, the magnitude of excursion of flexion and extension
c. Quantity, whether the rate and corresponding amplitude is of a reasonable number
A deep sulcus that outlines and sweeps backward above the temporal pole, and then continues, on the superolateral surface, almost horizontally backwards, marking the line along which the hemisphere became folded. The speech and hearing are both closely associated with it
Collateral Sulcus
Central Sulcus
Calcarine Sulcus
Lateral Sulcus
Lateral Sulcus
This gait determinant reduces the vertical rise of the center of gravity as it passes over the same leg and compensated for by increased knee and ankle flexion so the swinging leg can pass under the lowered hemipelvis:
Pelvic list
Lateral displacement of the pelvis
Knee, ankle and foot rotation
Pelvic rotation
Knee flexion in stance
Pelvic list
The following statements are true of the plantarflexors of the foot, EXCEPT:
a. The tibialis posterior lies just posterior to the medial malleolus and is palpable as it comes around the medial malleolus and inserts into the navicular tubercle
b. The flexor digitorum longus tendon lies immediately medial to the flexor hallucis longus tendon and is tested manually by stabilizing the calcaneus and asking the subject to bend or curl his toes
c. The peroneus longus and brevis are the first two tendons posterior to the lateral malleolus
d. To detect existing weakness of the gastrocnemius and soleus by muscle testing, the patient is asked to walk on his toes. If he is unable to perform the task, there is probably at least a minimal weakness in the calf muscle
e. The flexor hallucis longus lies medial to Achilles tendon and to evaluate its function, simply observe the patient’s gait
d. To detect existing weakness of the gastrocnemius and soleus by muscle testing, the patient is asked to walk on his toes. If he is unable to perform the task, there is probably at least a minimal weakness in the calf muscle
The largest bone in the proximal carpal row which represents the floor of the anatomic snuffbox:
Navicular
Lunate
Trapezium
Triquetrum
Capitate
Navicular
The ligament/s which limit hip extension is/are:
None of these
Pubofemoral ligament
Ischiofemoral ligament
All of these
Iliofemoral ligament
All of these
Children with spastic cerebral palsy demonstrate pathological gait patterns as in the following, EXCEPT:
a. Fixed contracture of the triceps surae muscle group is evident
b. May be accompanied by anterior pelvic tilt during the stance phase
c. Often accompanied by excessive knee flexion or hyperextension
d. Decreased walking speed and stride length
e. Abnormal joint motions including dynamic equinus or excessive ankle plantar flexion during the stance phase of gait
a. Fixed contracture of the triceps surae muscle group is evident
According to the original Borg scale for rating of Perceived on a rating of 15 is described as:
Hard
Very, Very hard
Very, very light
Fairly light
Light
Hard
Stabilize joints and produces force with no gross change in the joint angle:
Concentric
Isometric
Isotonic
Isokinetic
Eccentric
Isometric
When an injured site is immobilized in a cast, the following statements are true in the care of a casted lower extremity, EXCEPT:
a. Flexing and extending the toes is an exercise to test nerve function
b. To check for circulation, briefly press on the large toenail until it turns white. Let go, and observe if the normal pink color returns quickly
c. Excess swelling may be prevented by keeping the casted leg elevated on pillows, above chest level
d. Occasionally, when the skin under the cast feels itchy, an object may be inserted to try to relieve the itching
e. If the toes are cold, cover them. Notify the doctor if that doesn’t warm them
d. Occasionally, when the skin under the cast feels itchy, an object may be inserted to try to relieve the itching
The following example illustrates a positive feedback mechanism:
a. A decrease in blood sugar levels activates receptors that bring blood pressure below normal
b. An increase in systemic blood pressure activates receptors in the carotid sinus which send signals to the brain, the final response being to bring blood pressures back to normal
c. An increase in blood sugar levels trigger the release of insulin which in turn acts to bring sugar levels down to normal
d. Platelets activated at the site of vascular injury release chemical messenger which attract more platelets to the same area
e. Stretching the muscle spindle results in signals to the motor neuron such that all muscles of origin contract
d. Platelets activated at the site of vascular injury release chemical messenger which attract more platelets to the same area
The following statements characterize the Atlanto-Axial joints, EXCEPT:
a. A pair of alar ligaments serves to limit the rotation of the head
b. The atlas and axis are united by three joints, two paired and one medially placed
c. The gliding movement occurs on the axis
d. The paired lateral atlanto-axial joints are plane joints and lie directly below the paired atlanto-occipital joints
e. When the “no” movement occurs, the atlas and axis move on the skull as a unit and the median atlanto-axial joint rotates in a collar formed by the anterior arch of the atlas and the transverse ligament
e. When the “no” movement occurs, the atlas and axis move on the skull as a unit and the median atlanto-axial joint rotates in a collar formed by the anterior arch of the atlas and the transverse ligament
The following arteries contribute to a rich anastomosis at the base of the brain known as the Circle of Willis:
The two vertebral arteries
All of these
The two internal Carotid arteries
None of these
All of these
Decrease catecholamine stimulation of the heart, may also cause a general decrease in systemic sympathetic activity:
Calcium channel blockers
Diuretics
Beta-adrenergic blockers
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Alpha-adrenergic blockers
Beta-adrenergic blockers
An upper limb tension test is considered positive if the following are present, EXCEPT:
a. The patient’s responses are different from what is expected for asymptomatic subjects
b. It reproduces the patient’s symptoms
c. There is tissue resistance or a decrease in the ROM on one side of the body as compared with the other
d. The test responses can be altered by a sensitizing maneuver that provokes an increase in symptoms
e. The symptoms are aggravated by movements that are generally towards from the site of restriction or symptoms
e. The symptoms are aggravated by movements that are generally towards from the site of restriction or symptoms
Motor innervations mainly responsible for phonation:
Hypoglossal
Vagus
Phrenic
Trigeminal
Accessory
Vagus
These muscles extend the arm and are the chief lateral rotators.
Supraspinatus and Subscapularis
Infraspinatus and Teres major
Subscapularis and Pectoralis Major
Infraspinatus and Teres Minor
Teres Major and Latissimus Dorsi
Infraspinatus and Teres Minor
In closed-pack position:
a. Ligament attachments are farthest apart and under tension
b. All of these
c. The joint difficult to distract and mechanically compressed
d. Maximum surface contact occurs
b. All of these
Motions in the foot take place on certain joints. Which of the following statements is false?
a. Forefoot abduction and adduction take place primarily at the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints
b. Forefoot abduction and adduction take place primarily at the midtarsal joint
c. Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion take place between the talus and the tibia within the ankle mortise
d. Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion take place between the talus and the tibia and fibula within the ankle mortise
e. Subtalar inversion and eversion take place primarily at the talocalcaneal, talonavicular, and calcaneocuboid joints
c. Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion take place between the talus and the tibia within the ankle mortise
The following characteristics describe Type IIB muscle fibers, EXCEPT:
a. Associated with mitochondria, myoglobin and sparse capillary density
b. Fatigue rapidly
c. High levels of glycolytic enzyme activity
d. Resistant to fatigue
e. Fast contraction times
d. Resistant to fatigue
The following may cause biomechanical or physiological predisposition to microtrauma, EXCEPT:
a. Foot malalignment that places abnormal stresses on particular tissues
b. Insufficient flexibility
c. Improper technique
d. Proportional relationship between maximum output capacity and rapid expulsion of force
e. Limb length discrepancies
d. Proportional relationship between maximum output capacity and rapid expulsion of force
Using proper body mechanics, which of the following statements is incorrect when moving an object?
a. Keeping upper body straight, use the leg and hip muscles to stand upright, holding the object close to the body
b. To move an object front able to floor, keep back straight, flex hips and knees and slowly lower the object to the floor
c. If the object is too heavy. Ask a coworker for help
d. For an object placed on a high shelf, slide the object off the shelf and using smooth coordinated movement, lower the object to a waist-level table
e. When lifting the box at waist level, to change direction to the left, move your left foot so the toes are pointing left
d. For an object placed on a high shelf, slide the object off the shelf and using smooth coordinated movement, lower the object to a waist-level table