Final Exam

Question 1

All muscles possess …. or stretch, reflex.

Answer 1

myotatic

Question 2

….. is a movement of the humerus in the horizontal plane toward the midline of the body.

Answer 2

horizontal adduction

Question 3

….. is a straightening movement that results in an increase of the angle in a joint by moving bones apart, usually in the sagittal plane.

Answer 3

Extension

Question 4

…. is the point at which all of the body’s mass and weight is equally balanced or equally distributed in all directions.

Answer 4

Your center of gravity

Question 5

…. may be enhanced by increasing the friction between the body and the surfaces it contacts.

Answer 5

Equilibrium

Question 6

…. is another name for the movement adduction of the scapulae.

Answer 6

Retraction

Question 7

…. is another name for the movement abduction of the scapulae.

Answer 7

Protraction

Question 8

…. is a supportive action that a muscle or muscles may perform so that another joint and group of muscles can function appropriately.

Answer 8

Splinting

Question 9

The term used in a joint where the muscles cooperate to work in action and in paired opposition is often called the ….

Answer 9

functional unit

Question 10

Another name commonly given to adhesive capsulitis is ….

Answer 10

frozen shoulder

Question 11

The …. is a cartilaginous ring that surrounds the glenoid fossa just inside its periphery.

Answer 11

glenoid labrum

Question 12

…. is an acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Answer 12

RICE

Question 13

The three stages of the inflammatory response are …., …., and ….

Answer 13

acute
subacute
chronic

Question 14

The medial condyloid ridge, olecranon process, and coronoid process are all bondy landmarks for the ….

Answer 14

ulna

Question 15

The biceps brachii perform strong elbow flexion in a …. position.

Answer 15

supinated

Question 16

Hypertonicity is a condition of soft tissue that is in a state of ….

Answer 16

fatigue

Question 17

Compression uses …. lubrication when applied to the forearm muscles.

Answer 17

no

Question 18

Another name for adduction of the wrist is ….

Answer 18

ulnar deviation/flexion

Question 19

Another name for abduction of the wrist is ….

Answer 19

radial deviation/flexion

Question 20

…. techniques increase the neuromuscular mechanisms in the tissues and reinforce movement patterns.

Answer 20

Active engagement

Question 21

Be careful of the …. muscles when you are stripping tendons on the dorsal side of the forearm.

Answer 21

thumb muscles

Question 22

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.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

True or False – Proper breathing has no benefits, and it is not important for exercise and health.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

The sternocleidomastoid is named for its ….

Answer 24

attachments

Question 25

The structures that the ribs are attached to posteriorly are collectively called the ....

Answer 25

thoracic vertebrae

Question 26

Therapists should .... and .... the head to passively shorten the sternocleidomastoid to treat it.

Answer 26

flex and laterally flex

Question 27

Whiplash victims must have emergency care to rule out ...., ...., and ....

Answer 27

fractures concussions damage to spinal cord

Question 28

The joint between the anterior pubic bones is called the ....

Answer 28

symphysis pubis

Question 29

The sciatic nerve is composed of the .... nerve and the .... nerve.

Answer 29

tibial | common peroneal

Question 30

If a client has radicular pain down the posterior lower extremity and a pronounced hip lateral rotation when walking, the therapist might suspect ....

Answer 30

Sciatica

Question 31

Injury, disease, repetitive action, posture, and surgery can cause ....

Answer 31

Myofascial pain

Question 32

Muscles should be released through .... before attempting resistance.

Answer 32

stretching

Question 33

Semitendinosus performs .... pelvic rotation

Answer 33

posterior

Question 34

The fibular collateral ligament may have a .... in the fibers of the ligament.

Answer 34

trigger point

Question 35

A dimensional approach to the posterior thigh must include work on the muscles of the ....

Answer 35

posterior pelvic girdle

Question 36

Walking and running consist of .... and .... phases.

Answer 36

stance | swing

Question 37

The large bony landmarks at the distal ends of the tibia and fibula are called the ....

Answer 37

malleoli

Question 38

The ligament that is frequently injured in an inversion sprain that connects the distal end of the fibula to the calcaneus is called the ....

Answer 38

calcanealfibular ligament

Question 39

The superior tissue bridge that tacks the peroneal tendons down around the lateral maleolus is called the ....

Answer 39

superior peroneal retinaculum

Question 40

The body's system of .... works synergistically to produce smooth, powerful movement.

Answer 40

levers and muscles

Question 41

The .... is a powerful thigh muscle that has a direct relationship to the knee and patella.

Answer 41

rectus femoris

Question 42

... muscle groups must relax and lengthen when the agonist muscle group contracts

Answer 42

Antagonist