Final Exam Flashcards
When MM testing wrist flexion, applying resistance over the second metacarpal targets the flexor carpi ______________.
-supinator
- ulnar
- Pronator
- radialis
- radialis
With forward head posture, the upper cervical vertebrae are flexed, and the lower cervical vertebrae are extended.
-True
-False
False
When MM testing trunk extension, to determine grade 4 strength place the patient’s hands lightly touching the side of the head with shoulders and elbow retracted.
- True
- False
True
When MM testing for cervical flexion, the platysma may attempt to substitute for a weak or absent ____________.
-Scalenus anterior
-sternocleidomastoid
-Scalenus anterior
-Longus Colli
-sternocleidomastoid
The internal and external obliques are prime movers for trunk flexion, trunk rotation, and respiration.
- True
- False
True
The ____________ is the prime mover for scapular abduction and upward rotation.
-Teres minor
-Subscapularis
-Serratus Anterior
-Teres major
-Serratus Anterior
The ________________ is the weaker muscle involved in forearm supination.
-Pronator
-Supinator
- Biceps
-Brachioradialis
Supinator
To award an MM grade of 3 or higher for trunk flexion, the _______ angle of the scapulae must clear the table.
posterior
inferior
anterior
lateral
inferior
With a winged scapula, the ____________ border of the scapula tilts away from the rib cage.
-medial border
-inferior angle
- lateral border
- superior
medial
The _________________ is a fully active elbow flexor regardless of forearm position.
-biceps
-brachialis
-brachioradialis
-flexor carpi radialis
-brachioradialis
When attempting trunk extension, if the spinal extensors are weak and the hip extensors are strong, the pelvis will tilt ___________________ while the lumbar spine moves into flexion.
-laterally
-medially
- posteriorly
- anteriorly
- posteriorly
Only the _______ head of the triceps brachii is activated during light resisted elbow extension.
- lateral head
- long head
- short head
- medial head
- medial head
Holding the feet down during trunk flexion exercise increases hip flexor activity.
- True
- False
False,decrases hip flexor activity
The pectoralis minor is a prime mover for scapular adduction and ___________ rotation.
-protraction
-retraction
-upper
- lateral
-upper
The latissimus dorsi is a prime mover for shoulder _____________, shoulder extension, and shoulder adduction.
-horizontal abduction
-internal rotation
- external rotation
-horizontal adduction
-internal rotation
The ________________ ___ and rhomboids are the prime movers for scapular retraction.
-mid fibers of trapezius
-latissimus dorsi
-upper fibers of trapezius
-lower fibers of trapezius
-mid fibers of trapezius
Push your head up on my hand but keep looking at the floor is the command given to MM test __________________.
-chin-tuck
-cervical rotation
-cervical extension
-cervical flexion
-cervical extension
Forearm pronation is strongest at ______ degrees of elbow flexion.
-20 degrees
-35 degrees
-50 degrees
-45 degrees
45 degrees
The _______________ acts first during shoulder abduction
- infraspinatus
-teres minor
-supraspinatus
-subscapularis
supraspinatus
The palmaris longus is the strongest prime mover for wrist flexion.
-True
-False
False
The flexor carpi radialis is a prime mover for wrist abduction.
-True
-False
-True
The posterior deltoid is a prime mover for shoulder extension and shoulder ________________.
-internal rotation
-external rotation
-external rotation
The coracobrachialis is a prime mover for shoulder flexion and ____________.
-shoulder abduction
-external rotation
-shoulder adduction
-internal rotation
-shoulder adduction
The latissimus dorsi is the only muscle that connects the arm to the spine.
-True
-False
True
All the rotator cuff muscles except the ______________are shoulder external rotators.
-infraspinatus
-teres minor
-supraspinatus
-subscapularis
subscapularis
The subscapularis is the MOST often injured rotator cuff muscle.
-True
-False
False
To MM test for scapular depression and adduction, place the patient in a prone lying position with his arm overhead to about 145 degrees of abduction and the forearm held in mid position with the thumb pointed toward the ceiling.
-True
-False
True
When MM testing trunk flexion, placing the patient in a supine position with arms held across the chest is the correct position for determining a test grade of ________
-2
-1
-4
-3
4
The posterior deltoid strongly contracts during shoulder hyperextension.
-True
-False
True
Shoulder internal rotation is the weakest rated shoulder movement.
-True
-False
False,think of arm wrestling
When MM testing scapular adduction and downward rotation, the middle fibers of the trapezius can substitute for adduction of the rhomboids, but cannot substitute for the downward component.
-True
-False
True
The pronator teres is the muscle contributing most strongly during pronation with elbow flexion.
-True
-False
True
In addition to elbow extension, the long head of the triceps brachii is also active during shoulder extension and adduction.
-True
-False
True
The brachialis does not contribute to forearm rotation due to its insertion on the __________.
-radialis
-ulna
-carpals
-humerus
ulna
The risk of injury to the supraspinatus is due to its vulnerable position between the humeral head and the acromion.
-True
-False
True
How many (prime movers) muscles are responsible for cervical extension?
-4
-2
-3
-6
6
According to your textbook, what muscle can be used as a substitute for weak or absent sternocleidomastoid muscles during cervical or combined flexion?
-sternohyoid
-omohyoid
-thyrohyoid
-platysma
platysma
There are 3 muscles listed as major movers for trunk flexion, HOWEVER, which one is considered the PRIME MOVER for trunk flexion?
-Psoas major
-Obliquus internus abdominis
-Rectus abdominis
-Obliquus externus abdominis
Rectus abdominis
For testing the cervical region for extension, for a GRADE 4 result what should you observe?
-Patient holds position but without resistance
-Patient holds position against max resistance
-Patient attempts to extend neck
-Patient holds position against moderate resistance
Patient holds position against moderate resistance
To assess for capital flexion, WHAT is the proper position to assess this movement?
-prone
-supine
supine