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CPT 2024 Theory Exam

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What does Anterior/Ventral mean

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Front

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What does Posterior/Dorsal mean

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Back

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What does Superior mean

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Above (a reference point)

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What does Inferior mean

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Below (a reference point)

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What does Proximal mean

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Position close to centre of the body

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What does Distal mean

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Position farther from reference point

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What does Medial mean

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Position relatively closer to midline of the body

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What does Lateral mean

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To the side or away from the midline of the body

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What does Prone mean

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Lying face down

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What does Supine mean

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Lying on back

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What does Deep mean

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Further beneath surface relative to another reference point

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What does Superficial mean

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Closer to the surface relative to another reference point

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What does Unilateral mean

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Refers to only one side

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What does Bilateral mean

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Refers to both sides

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What does Ipsilateral mean

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On the same side

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What does Contralateral mean

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On the opposite side

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What does Caudal mean

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Toward bottom

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What does Cephalic mean

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Toward head

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What does Volar mean

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Relating to palm of hand or sole of the foot

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What does Abduction mean

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Movement away from midline

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What does Adduction mean

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Movement towards the midline

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What does Flexion mean

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Movement decreases angle between two body parts

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What does Extension mean

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Movement increases angle between two body parts

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What is Lateral Flexion

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Flexion in the frontal plane

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What is Protraction

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Abduction of the scapula (shoulder)

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What is Retraction

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Adduction of the scapula (shoulder)

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What is Elevation

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Movement in a superior direction

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What is Depression

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Movement in an inferior direction

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29
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What is Plantarflexion

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Extension of the foot downward (inferiorly)

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What is Dorsiflexsion

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Extension of the foot upwards (superiorly)

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What is External Rotation

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Rotational movement away from midline

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What is Internal Rotation

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Rotational movement toward midline

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33
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What is Circumduction

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Circular movement of a limb extending from the joint where the movement is controlled

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34
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What is Inversion

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Movement of the sole of the foot toward the median plane

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What is Eversion

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Movement of the sole of the foot away from the median plane

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What is Pronation

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Turning the palm or arch of the foot down

37
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What is Supination

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Turning the palm or the arch of the foot up

38
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What is Hyperextension

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Position that extends beyond anatomical neutral

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What is Ipsilateral

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Same side movement

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What is Contralateral

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Opposite side movement

41
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What are the three planes of motion

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  1. Frontal 2. Sagittal 3. Transverse
42
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How is the Frontal plane divided

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Imaginary line that divides the body into front and back halves. Any lateral (side) movement parallel to the line will occur in front plane.

43
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How is the Sagittal plane divided

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Imaginary line that divides the body into right and left halves. Any forward/backward movement parallel to the line will occur in sagittal plane.

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How is the Transverse plane divided

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Imaginary line that divides the body into superior and inferior halves. Any rotational movement parallel to the line will occur in transverse plane.

45
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Shoulder lat raises happen in what movement plane

46
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Bench press / chest press happen in what movement plane

47
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Russian twists happen in what movement plane

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Transverse

48
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List 4 movements in the Frontal Plan

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Abduction, Adduction, Scapula depression/elevation, Scapula upward/downward rotation, Eversion, Inversion

49
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List 4 movements in the Sagittal Plane

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Flexion, Extension, Dorsiflexion, Plantarflexion, Knee flexsion/extention, Trunk flexion/extention

50
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List 4 movements in the Transverse Plane

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Rotation (neck, torso, head), Scapular retraction/protraction, lateral rotation, medial rotation, internal/external rotation

51
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What is Balance

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Even distribution of weight

52
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What is Equilibrium

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Opposing forces influences are balanced

53
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What is Stability

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Ability to control and maintain joint movement or body position

54
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What is Center of Gravity

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Hypothetical position in the body where the combined mass appears to be concentrated and the point around which gravity appears to act

55
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What is Muscular Force

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The contraction of a muscle while exerting a force and performing work

56
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What joints typically need greater mobility

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Foot, ankle, hip, thoracic spine, shoulder, wrist

57
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What joints typically need greater stability

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Knee, lumbar spine, cervical spine, elbow

58
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What is an Agonist Muscle

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Prime mover

59
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What is an Antagonist Muscle

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Opposing muscle to prime mover

60
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What is the origin of a muscle

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The proximal (closest to midline of the body) muscular attachment point to a bone

61
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What is the Insertion point of a muscle

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The distal muscular attachment point to a bone

62
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What is Sherrington’s Law of Reciprocal Inhibition

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A law that states for every muscle activation there is a corresponding inhibition of the opposing muscle

63
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What is the origin and insertion points for Biceps Brachii

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Origin: Long head Supraglenoid tubercle & upper lip of glenoid fossa / Short head coracoid process of scapula & upper lip of glenoid fossa

Insertion: Tuberosity of radius and bicipital aponeurosis

64
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What is the origin and insertion points for Brachialis

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Origin: Distal half of anterior portion of Humerus

Insertion: Coronoid process of the Ulna

65
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What is the origin and insertion points for Triceps Brachii

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Origin:
- Long Head: Infraglenoid tubercle below inferior lip of glenoid fossa of scapula
- Lateral Head: Upper half of posterior surface of Humerus
- Medial Head: Distal 2/3 of posterior surface of humerus

Insertion: Olecranon process of the Ulna

66
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Muscles of the upper arm

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  1. Humerus (bone)
  2. Biceps brachii (long & short head)
  3. Triceps brachii (lateral, long and medial head)
  4. Brachialis
67
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Muscles of the forearm (Anterior Superficial)

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Brachioradialis
Pronator Teres
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Palmaris Longus
Flexor Capri ulnaris

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Muscles of the forearm (Posterior Superficial)

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Brachioradialis
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Extensor Digitorum

69
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Muscles of the shoulder

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Supraspinarus
Spine of scapula
Teres minor
Infraspinatus
Subscapularis

70
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Muscles of the deltoid

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Posterior deltoid
Lateral Deltoid
Anterior deltoid

71
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What is the origin and insertion points for Deltoid

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Origin:
Anterior: Anterior lateral third of clavical
Middle: Lateral aspects of acromion
Inferior: Inferior edge of spine scapula

Insertion:
Anterior: Deltoid tuberosity on lateral humerus
Middle: Deltoid tuberosity on lateral humerus
Inferior: Deltoid tuberosity on lateral humerus

72
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What is the origin and insertion points for Subscapularis

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Origin: Entire anterior surface of subscapular fossa
Insertion: Lesser tubercle of humerus

73
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Muscles of the back

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Trapezius
Latissimus Dorsi
External Obliques
Semispinalis capitis
Semispinalis cervicis
Quadratus lumboum
Rhombiod minor and major
Multifidus
Spinalis
Longissimus
Illiocostalis

74
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What three muscles make up the erector spinae group

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Spinalis, longissimus, Illocostalis

75
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What is the origin and insertion points for Latissimus Dorsi

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Origin: Posterior crest of ilium, back of sacrum and spinous process of lumbar and lower T6-T12

Insertion: Medial side of the intertubercular groove of humerus

76
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What is the origin and insertion points for Trapezius

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Origin:
Upper: Base of skull,
Middle: Spinous process of 7C and T1-T3
Lower: Spinous process of T4-T12

Insertion
Upper: Posterior aspect of the lateral clavicle
Middle: Medial border of the acromion process
Lower: Base of scapular spine

77
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Muscles of the Midsection

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External oblique,
Internal oblique
Rectus abdominis
Transverse abdominis
Linea alba
Linea semilunaris
Rectus sheath
Erector spinae

78
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What is the origin and insertion points for Rectus Abdominis

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Origin: Pubis
Insertion: Inferior surfaces of costal cartilages

79
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What is the origin and insertion points for Transverse Abdominis

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Origin: Lower ribs, iliac crest and lumbodorsal fascia
Insertion: Linea alba and pubis

80
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Muscles of the chest

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Pectoralis major & minor
Subclavius

81
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Muscles of the upper leg (anterior)

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Tensor fasciae latea
Sartorius
Adductor longus
Gracilis
Rectus femoris
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Medialis

82
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Muscles of the hip

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Psoas
Iliacus

83
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Muscles of the upper leg (posterior)

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Gluteus medius, minimus and maximus
Gracilis
Vastus lateralis
Biceps femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus

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Muscles of the lower leg

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Tibialis anterior and posterior
Peroneus longus
Extensor digitorum longus
Extensor Hallucis longus
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Peroneus Brevis

CPT 2024 (9 decks)

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