EXAM Questions Flashcards
The right psoas is contracting isometrically. motion is restricted?
Hip extension,
LEFT LUMBAR ROTATION
Isometric contraction means to
generate tension with out a change in length
Durring isometric stabilization, what is happening in the sarcomeres of the firing motor unit?
Length stays the same
Extension of the sacrum occurs durring which phase of gait?
Toe off to mid swing
What force is applied to the meniscus durring apley’s compression test
both compressive and tensile force
Which oblique axis does the sacrum torsion from right mid swing to foot plant?
right oblique axis
which dysfunction would require assessment for LT multifidi?
LT on Lt sacral torsion
the axes of lateral hip rotation from 90 degrees of flexion
around the z axis
Which muscles are responsible for creating force coupling for scap upward rotation?
Traps and serratus ant.
your client is standing up from stool, what are the arthrokinimatics at the knee
the femoral condyles roll ant. and glide posterior.
when joint motion is occuring “around” x axis, what plane is it moving through
sagital
The right QL is hyper tonic which sacral torsion would you suspect
lt on lt
or
lt on rt
in passive hip abduction, hip pulls into lateral rotation
Tight Glute
tight piriformis
what are the arthrokinimatics for inferior right lateral pelvic tilt.
The left acetabulum moves inferior/medial
What are the arthrokinimatics of a positive trendelen burg?
acetabulum rolls and glides inferior and lateral
how many transvers axis are in the SI joint?
3
what does a sarcomere do durring EC and CC
Lengthen and shorten
Iliosacral motion is
ilium moving on the sacrum
stance phase osteokinimatics
the asis moves posterior/superior
closed chain hip extension
Which joint is restricted with a + left seated flexion test?
left SI joint, resulting in closed chain hip flexion on the left
springy lumbar mechanics:
Ridgid = less or no lumbar extension
ridgid = extended or posterior torsioned sacrum
list the muscles involved in scapula force coupling durring downward rotation
Levator scap, rhomboids and pec min.
state the osteokinimatics for pelvic tilt.
ant. tilt - ASIS moves ant/inf
Post tilt - ASIS moves post/Sup
Lat tilt. - asis moves sup/med
Describe the specific Kinesiology occuring during the relevant screening test for a weak glute med
The tests for weak glute med include APR and Trendelenburg. trendelenburg is posative if the opposite hip drops, when the hip drops it causing the acetabulum to roll and glide inferior lateral. Durring APR testing for medial hip rotation the medial rotators are ethe force, lateral rotators are the resistance and control
Horizontal plane/y axis
femur moves medial (osteo kin) and the head of the femur rolls ant. and glides posterior (arthro kin)
Which occurs durring slump test? sacral flexion or sacral extension?
sacral extension
Describe the dysfunctionsal/compensaatory motions that would occur if the serratus ant. was weak.
restricted active scap upward rotation, scap depression, and scap
protraction.
scap might be excesively retracted/elevated/anteriorly tilted as a compensatory motions on the side of dysfuntion
For VBI to be effective, why must the lower cervical segments be fully extended?
to prevent rotation in the lower cervical
which direction is the nucleaus of the intervertebral disc forced during lumbar flexion
Posterior
the left leg is moving from toe off to mid swing, what is the motion occurring at the sacrum?
LT on RT torsion
What represents type 1 mechanics?
vertebrae rotating Lt and sidebending Rt.
what occurs during non-neutral mechanics in the vertebral column?
rotation occurs to the same side as side bending
TYPE II
What represents the control of right thoracic side bending?
EC of left erector spinae
A facet sprain is an example of
loaded spinal rotation from a flexed posting?
a lumbar muscle strain is and example of
a RSI created by fatiguing the tissue, followed by failure loading?
a fractured rib is an example of
blunt force trauma
a subluxation of GH is an example of
a compressive or tensile load to the joint in an anterior/inferior direction?
delayed onset muscle sorness is an example of
excessive progression of excercise over load?
crossed syndrom kyphosis
prolonged flexed and head forward posture
The thoracic spine is rotating to the right, what motion is occuring in the right rib
superior torsion
if sacral lumbar response occurs durring lumbar flexion, which motion will occur at the sacrum?
Extension
the right leg is moving from mid swing to foot plant. what motion is occurring at the sacrum
rt on rt torsion
The levator scapula is concentrically contracting, what motions may be occurring?
Scap downward rotation; cervical lateral flexion; scap elevation
The head of the femur is rolling superior and gliding inferior. which motion is occuring?
open chain hip abduction
the right upper trap can eccentrically control?
left cervical side bending
right cervical rotation
scap depression
scap downward rotation
The TPs move posterior on which side durring lumbar rotation to the left?
Left side
what plane represents the general orientation of the lumbar facet joints?
sagital plane orientation
If standing flexion test is positive left and seated is positive right which of the following may be the cause?
tight hamstrings on the right.
Describe what is occurring durring the contraction and relaxtion phases of the diaphram
When the diaphragm contracts it lowers creating a vaccume in the thoracic cavity - inhalation. when the diaphragm relaxes it moved upward into the thoracic cavity increasing the pressure in the thoracic cavity causing exhalation.
The sacrum is moving into Rt on Lt torsion. what motions of gait is occurring?
Right toe off to mid swing
The client is presenting with an ERSrt at T4. what may be present at the ribs
superior torsion of R4 Right
inferior torsion of R4 Left
the right piriformis is stabilizing the oblique axis do the SI joint durring________
right stance phase of gait
The normal function of the thoracis spine has?
a structural kyphotic curve
Adson’s test is positive on the right. which of the following describes the mechanics of this outcome?
The right anterior scalene is being stretched with right rotation of the cervical.
your client is performing RIGHT lateral flexion. you notice right compensatory right rotation, what muscle may be tight?
left upper trap
The client is presenting with an FRS lt. at T7, which rib dysfuctions may be associatied to this?
Sup torsion RT @ R7 & infr torsion Lt @ R7
OR
Infr Torsion of RT @ R7 and super torsion of Lt @ R7
Inferior torsion of RT rib 7 and superior torsion of Lt Rib 7
Which of the following is occuring durring seated flexion?
sacral flexion or sacral extension
sacral flexion
List all of the motions the left lat. can control.
List all of them motions the left lat can CREATE.
left lat controls:
GH lateral rotation
GH flexion
Creates:
GH medial rotation.
Tightness of the right multifidi may create which of the following durring seated flexion test?
Compensatory right rotaion, left rotation or excessive vertebral flexion?
compensetory left rotation
Understanding the biomechanics of an injury assists the therapist in?
-indication of strained tissue.
-indication of the potential severity of the injury
-indicates the potential pattern of secondary muscle guarding
The right lumbar multifidi function as stabilizers for which of the following?
left or right lumbar rotation
right lumbar rotation
Which of the following best described the facet orientation in the majority of the thoracic spine
Sagital, horizontal or frontal plane
Frontal plane orientation
Which muscles represent the force coupling for scap downward rotation?
Concentric contraction of Levator scap and Pec minor, RH min, maj
While observing your clients gait, you notice a restriction in left torso rotation what could be the cause?
tight Lt iliacus; Rt psoas; Lt internal oblique or Lt psoas
Left PSOAS
Why?
What muscle represent the force creating inhalation at Ribs 3-5?
Concentric contraction of Pec minor
Describe the function of right psoas maj durring gait
The right psoas contracts creating the lordotic curve on the right resulting in lumbar rotation to the Left, and sacrum rotation to the right.
Which of the following is responsible for stabilizing sacral torsioning on the approproate oblique axis?
Piriformis or multifidi?
Piriformis
The Right external oblique muscle is concentrically contracting. describe the specific kinesiology occurring at the thoracic spine.
Flexion/right side bending/rotation
Flexion sagital plane/x axis
Translation along the z axis
Osteo- vertebrae translates anterior, sps and tps district from the vertebra below
Arthro- facets open, disc moves posterior
Force- CC RA and obliques then gravity
Control- EC erector
Secondary motion roll and glide
Side bending
Frontal plane/z axis
Translation along the x axis
Osteo- vetebra translates right, right tp approximates, left tp distracts
Arthro- disc displaces left, right facet closes, left facet opens
Resistance- left erector and transversosplinalis
Control EC left erector and transversospinalis
Secondary motion roll and glide
When the client performs forced exhalation at ribs 11 and 12. which muscle is responsible for stabilization?
RA; QL, Pec min; ant. scalene?
QL
What is the arthrokinematics occuring in a positive empty can test?
Head of the humerus is gliding superior
The glute max is performing Eccentric work durring?
Closed chain hip flexion from anatomical.
Which muscles are responsible for creating the force coupling for scap upward rotation.
Upper and lower trap;
lower serratus ant.