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Final Exam Flashcards

1
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All muscles possess …. or stretch, reflex.

A

myotatic

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2
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….. is a movement of the humerus in the horizontal plane toward the midline of the body.

A

horizontal adduction

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3
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….. is a straightening movement that results in an increase of the angle in a joint by moving bones apart, usually in the sagittal plane.

A

Extension

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4
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…. is the point at which all of the body’s mass and weight is equally balanced or equally distributed in all directions.

A

Your center of gravity

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5
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…. may be enhanced by increasing the friction between the body and the surfaces it contacts.

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Equilibrium

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6
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…. is another name for the movement adduction of the scapulae.

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Retraction

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7
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…. is another name for the movement abduction of the scapulae.

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Protraction

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8
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…. is a supportive action that a muscle or muscles may perform so that another joint and group of muscles can function appropriately.

A

Splinting

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9
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The term used in a joint where the muscles cooperate to work in action and in paired opposition is often called the ….

A

functional unit

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10
Q

Another name commonly given to adhesive capsulitis is ….

A

frozen shoulder

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11
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The …. is a cartilaginous ring that surrounds the glenoid fossa just inside its periphery.

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glenoid labrum

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12
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…. is an acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

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RICE

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13
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The three stages of the inflammatory response are …., …., and ….

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acute
subacute
chronic

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14
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The medial condyloid ridge, olecranon process, and coronoid process are all bondy landmarks for the ….

A

ulna

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15
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The biceps brachii perform strong elbow flexion in a …. position.

A

supinated

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16
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Hypertonicity is a condition of soft tissue that is in a state of ….

A

fatigue

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17
Q

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

A

no

18
Q

Another name for adduction of the wrist is ….

A

ulnar deviation/flexion

19
Q

Another name for abduction of the wrist is ….

A

radial deviation/flexion

20
Q

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

A

Active engagement

21
Q

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

A

thumb muscles

22
Q

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.

A

True

23
Q

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

A

False

24
Q

The sternocleidomastoid is named for its ….

A

attachments

25
Q

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

A

thoracic vertebrae

26
Q

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

A

flex and laterally flex

27
Q

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

A

fractures
concussions
damage to spinal cord

28
Q

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

A

symphysis pubis

29
Q

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

A

tibial

common peroneal

30
Q

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

A

Sciatica

31
Q

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

A

Myofascial pain

32
Q

Muscles should be released through …. before attempting resistance.

A

stretching

33
Q

Semitendinosus performs …. pelvic rotation

A

posterior

34
Q

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

A

trigger point

35
Q

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

A

posterior pelvic girdle

36
Q

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

A

stance

swing

37
Q

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

A

malleoli

38
Q

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

A

calcanealfibular ligament

39
Q

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

A

superior peroneal retinaculum

40
Q

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

A

levers and muscles

41
Q

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

A

rectus femoris

42
Q

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

A

Antagonist

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