Final Exam Flashcards
All muscles possess …. or stretch, reflex.
myotatic
….. is a movement of the humerus in the horizontal plane toward the midline of the body.
horizontal adduction
….. is a straightening movement that results in an increase of the angle in a joint by moving bones apart, usually in the sagittal plane.
Extension
…. is the point at which all of the body’s mass and weight is equally balanced or equally distributed in all directions.
Your center of gravity
…. may be enhanced by increasing the friction between the body and the surfaces it contacts.
Equilibrium
…. is another name for the movement adduction of the scapulae.
Retraction
…. is another name for the movement abduction of the scapulae.
Protraction
…. is a supportive action that a muscle or muscles may perform so that another joint and group of muscles can function appropriately.
Splinting
The term used in a joint where the muscles cooperate to work in action and in paired opposition is often called the ….
functional unit
Another name commonly given to adhesive capsulitis is ….
frozen shoulder
The …. is a cartilaginous ring that surrounds the glenoid fossa just inside its periphery.
glenoid labrum
…. is an acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
RICE
The three stages of the inflammatory response are …., …., and ….
acute
subacute
chronic
The medial condyloid ridge, olecranon process, and coronoid process are all bondy landmarks for the ….
ulna
The biceps brachii perform strong elbow flexion in a …. position.
supinated
Hypertonicity is a condition of soft tissue that is in a state of ….
fatigue
Compression uses …. lubrication when applied to the forearm muscles.
no
Another name for adduction of the wrist is ….
ulnar deviation/flexion
Another name for abduction of the wrist is ….
radial deviation/flexion
…. techniques increase the neuromuscular mechanisms in the tissues and reinforce movement patterns.
Active engagement
Be careful of the …. muscles when you are stripping tendons on the dorsal side of the forearm.
thumb muscles
True or False – The stance phase allows the athlete to assume a comfortable and appropriately balanced body position from which to initiate the sport skill.
True
True or False – Proper breathing has no benefits, and it is not important for exercise and health.
False
The sternocleidomastoid is named for its ….
attachments
The structures that the ribs are attached to posteriorly are collectively called the ….
thoracic vertebrae
Therapists should …. and …. the head to passively shorten the sternocleidomastoid to treat it.
flex and laterally flex
Whiplash victims must have emergency care to rule out …., …., and ….
fractures
concussions
damage to spinal cord
The joint between the anterior pubic bones is called the ….
symphysis pubis
The sciatic nerve is composed of the …. nerve and the …. nerve.
tibial
common peroneal
If a client has radicular pain down the posterior lower extremity and a pronounced hip lateral rotation when walking, the therapist might suspect ….
Sciatica
Injury, disease, repetitive action, posture, and surgery can cause ….
Myofascial pain
Muscles should be released through …. before attempting resistance.
stretching
Semitendinosus performs …. pelvic rotation
posterior
The fibular collateral ligament may have a …. in the fibers of the ligament.
trigger point
A dimensional approach to the posterior thigh must include work on the muscles of the ….
posterior pelvic girdle
Walking and running consist of …. and …. phases.
stance
swing
The large bony landmarks at the distal ends of the tibia and fibula are called the ….
malleoli
The ligament that is frequently injured in an inversion sprain that connects the distal end of the fibula to the calcaneus is called the ….
calcanealfibular ligament
The superior tissue bridge that tacks the peroneal tendons down around the lateral maleolus is called the ….
superior peroneal retinaculum
The body’s system of …. works synergistically to produce smooth, powerful movement.
levers and muscles
The …. is a powerful thigh muscle that has a direct relationship to the knee and patella.
rectus femoris
… muscle groups must relax and lengthen when the agonist muscle group contracts
Antagonist
