DPT 625: Biomechanics and Kinesiology Flashcards
Branch of mechanics that describes effect of forces and torque on body
a. Kinetics
b. Kinematics
A
Branch of mechanics that describes motion of a body, without regard to forces or torques hat may produce motion
a. Kinetics
b. Kinematics
B
True or False
The position of max congruency of articular surfaces is referred to as the joints close-packed position
True
What does the sagittal plane run parallel to?
the sagittal suture of the skull, dividing the body into left and right sections
What does the frontal plane run parallel to?
the coronal suture of the skull, dividing the body into front and back sections
What does the horizontal (transverse) plane run parallel to?
the horizon and divides the body into upper and lower sections
True or False
Concentric activation occurs as a muscle produces a pulling force as it is being elongated by another – more dominant force
False
True or False
The agonist is the muscle or muscle group that is most directly related to the initiation and execution of a particular movement
True
True or False
A first class lever will always have its axis of rotation (AOR) at one end of a bone and the internal force possesses greater leverage than the external force
False
True or False
Slide represents a singular point on one articulating surface contacting multiple points on another articular surface
True
True or False
Ratio of stress caused by an applied strain in a ligament is referred to as stiffness
True
The movement of flexion/extension occurs in the sagittal plane on what axis?
ML axis
Elevation of the SC joint involves simultaneous _______ roll and ______ slide.
a. Inferior; Superior
b. Superior; Inferior
c. Superior; Superior
d. None of the Above
B
The medial end of the clavicle appears _____ in the longitudinal diameter and _____ in the transverse diameter.
a. Concave; Concave
b. Convex; Concave
c. Concave; Convex
d. Convex; Convex
B
True or False
Wolff’s law states that “bone is laid down in areas of low stress and reabsorbed in areas of high stress.”
False
Scapulothoracic elevation involves a summation of ______ at the sternoclavicular joint and _____ at the acromioclavicular joint.
a. Elevation; Depression
b. Depression; Downward
c. Elevation; Upward
d. Depression; Upward
A
Scapulothoracic upward rotation involves a summation of ______ at the sternoclavicular joint and _____ at the acromioclavicular joint.
a. Depression; Downward
b. Elevation; Upward
c. Elevation; Downward
d. Elevation; Upward
D
True or False
The Henneman Size Principle states that larger neurons are generally recruited before smaller motor neurons.
False
Retraction of the sternoclavicular joint involves simultaneous _____ roll and _____ slide.
a. Anterior; Anterior
b. Posterior; Posterior
c. Posterior; Anterior
d. Anterior; Posterior
B
The movement of the abduction/adduction occurs in the _____ plane on the ____ axis of rotation.
a. Sagittal; anterior-posterior
b. Horizontal; vertical
c. Frontal; anterior-posterior
d. Sagittal; medial-lateral
C
True or False
During flexion movement at the humeroradial joint, the fovea of the radius rolls and slides in opposite direction across the convexity of the capitulum
False (roll/slide in the same direction)
With full shoulder extension defined as 0⁰, the functional range of motion at the elbow for flexion and extension ranges from _______.
a. 30⁰ to 130⁰
b. 75⁰ to 100⁰
c. 0⁰ to 180⁰
d. -5⁰ to 145⁰
A
The rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder include:
a. Coracobrachialis
b. Biceps brachii (long head)
c. Teres minor
d. Middle deltoid
e. All of the above
C
The _______ muscle drives the superior roll of the humeral head during abduction at the glenohumeral joint
a. Infraspinatus
b. Serratus anterior
c. Supraspinatus
d. Lower trapezius
C
Please match the following functions at the scapulothoracic joint with the corresponding correct muscle.
Retractor: \_\_\_\_\_ Protractor: \_\_\_\_\_ Upward rotator: \_\_\_\_\_ Depressor: \_\_\_\_\_ Downward rotator: \_\_\_\_\_ Elevator: \_\_\_\_ • Upper trapezius • Middle trapezius • Levator Scpulae • Pectoralis minor • Subclavius • Serratus anterior
- Retractor: Middle trapezius
- Protractor: Serratus anterior
- Upward rotator: Upper trapezius
- Depressor: Subclavius
- Downward rotator: Pectoralis minor
- Elevator: Levator Scapule
Which of the following tissues may become depressed between the humeral head and coracoacromial arch?
a. Superior GH joint capsule
b. Subacromial bursa
c. Supraspinatus tendon
d. All of Above
D
True or False
Glenohumeral joint dislocations most commonly occur in the superior direction
False
The inferior glenohumeral ligament is comprised of the following
a. Anterior band
b. Axillary pouch
c. Posterior band
d. All of Above
e. None of the above
D
True or False
The rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder are passive stabilizers of glenohumeral joint arthrokinematics
False
Vigorous contraction of the ________ muscle during full horizontal extension of the shoulder requires the scapula to be firmly stabilized by the _______ muscle.
a. Posterior deltoid; lower trapezius
b. Anterior deltoid; middle trapezius
c. Posterior deltoid; upper trapezius
d. middle deltoid lower trapezius
A
Poor or slouched posture has been correlated with a tight or overshortened _______ muscle, thus contributing to reduced volume in the subacromial space.
a. Bicpes brachii
b. Serratus anterior
c. Pectoralis minor
d. Middle trapezius
e. All of the above
E
True or False
Persons with partially torn supraspinatus tendon are advised to hold objects far away from the body in order to reduce the external moment arm of the load.
False
Assuming 180⁰ of arm abduction, what motion occurs at each of the following joints?
- SC Joint
- GH joint
- ST joint
25⁰ posterior rotation
45⁰ external rotation
20⁰ posterior tilt
At the midcarpal joint, extension occurs as the capitate rolls _____ on the lunate and simultaneously slides ______.
a. Palmarly; palmarly
b. Dorsally; palmarly
c. Palmarly; dorsally
d. Dorsally; dorsally
B
At the radiocarpal joint, extension occurs as the lunate rolls _____ on the radius and simultaneously slides _____.
a. Palmarly; palmarly
b. Dorsally; palmarly
c. Palmarly; dorsally
d. Dorsally; dorsally
B
During extension of the mid-cervical spine, the inferior articular facets of the superior vertebrae slide _____ and _____, relative to the superior articular facets of the inferior vertebrae.
a. Anteriorly; inferiorly
b. Inferiorly; anteriorly
c. Inferiorly; posteriorly
d. Posteriorly; superiorly
C
During intracervical (C2-C7) lateral flexion, the inferior articular facets on the side opposite the lateral flexion slide _____ and slightly _____.
a. Posteriorly; superiorly
b. Inferiorly; posteriorly
c. Superiorly; anteriorly
d. Superiorly; inferiorly
C
During ulnar deviation at the radiocarpal joint, the _____, _____, and _____ roll ulnarly and slide radially.
a. Hamate, capitate, lunate
b. Scaphoid, trapezium, trapezoid
c. Scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum
d. Scaphoid, lunate, pisiform
C
Please match the following spinal ligaments with the correct function. Please select the best choice for each structure. Each answer selection may only be used ONE time.
PLL: \_\_\_\_\_ ALL: \_\_\_\_\_ Intertransverse Ligament: \_\_\_\_\_ Ligamentum Flavum: \_\_\_\_\_ • Limits extension • Limits contralateral lateral flexion • Reinforces posterior aspect of IVDs • Limits flexion
- PLL: Reinforces posterior aspect of IVDs
- ALL: Limits extension
- Intertransverse ligament: Limits contralateral lateral flexion
- Ligamentum Flavum: Limits flexion
Kienbock’s disease is characterized by avascular necrosis of the _____.
a. Lunate
b. Scaphoid
c. Capitate
d. Trapezium
e. None of the above
A
True or False
During flexion movement at the humeroradial joint, the fovea of the radius rolls and slides in opposite direction across the convexity of the capitulum.
False
The _____ muscle creates a compression force at the humeroradial joint with associated proximal migration of the radius during motion of pronation.
a. Brachioradialis
b. Pronator Teres
c. Palmaris longus
d. Pronator quadratus
B
The distal end of the radius angles about ___ towards the unla.
a. 20⁰
b. 100⁰
c. 50⁰
d. 0⁰
A
During weight-bearing pronation/supination involving the distal radioulnar joint, the ulnar head rolls and slides in ____ direction on the unlar notch of the radius.
a. Opposite
b. Similar
A
True or False
Glenohumeral joint dislocations most commonly occur in the superior direction
False
With full elbow extension defined as 0⁰, the functional range of motion at the elbow for flexion and extension movements ranges from _______.
a. 0⁰ to 180⁰
b. 30⁰ to 130⁰
c. -5⁰ to 145⁰
d. 75⁰ to 100⁰
B
The transverse carpal ligament is connected to the _____ and ______ on the radial side of the wrist.
a. Scaphoid; trapezium
b. Scaphoid; capitate
c. Pisiform; hamate
d. Pisiform; triquetrum
e. Capitate; lunate
A
Please match the following ligaments of the elbow with the correct function (each choice may only be selected one time)
- Medial collateral (anterior fibers):_______
- Medial collateral (posterior fibers):_______
- Lateral (ulnar) collateral:______
- Annular:________
- Radial collateral:_______
- Valgus
- Varus
- Flexion and Extension
- External rotation and flexion
- Radial distraction
- Medial collateral (anterior fibers): Flexion and Extension
- Medial collateral (posterior fibers): Valgus
- Lateral (ulnar) collateral: External rotation and flexion
- Annular: Radial distraction
- Radial collateral: Varus
9) Please match the following function at the scapulothoraic joint with the corresponding correct muscle. The provided muscles may be selected only one time.
- Retractor: ________
- Upward Rotator: __________
- Downward Rotator: _________
- Middle trapezius
- Upper trapezius
- Pectoralis Minor
- Retractor: Middle trapezius
- Upward Rotator: Upper trapezius
- Downward Rotator: Pectoralis Minor
During pronation of the forearm, the fovea of the radial head _____ against the capitulum of the humerus.
a. Glides
b. Slides
c. Spins
d. Rolls
e. None of the above
C