Joint Mechanics Flashcards
1
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joint play, a small but precise amount of movement, which is independent of the action of voluntary muscle function is best assessed in? A. active exam B. passive exam C. post mortem exam D. practical exam
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B.
2
Q
This tip of joint has primarily a small amount of rocking and/or sliding motion A. Cartilaginous B. Synovial C. Fibrous D. Colorado Gold
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C.
3
Q
Common elements of a synovial joint includes all of the following except..? A. fibrous capsule B. hyaline cartilage C. ligamentous reinforcement D. Synchondrosis E. Synovial membrane
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D.
4
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Synovial joint that acts as a hinge is known as this type of joint: A. plane B. ginglymus C. saddle D. condyloid E. ellipsoid
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B
5
Q
The nerve endings within a joint are primarily found within this part of the joint: A. hyaline B. fibro C. articular capsule D. vascular anastomosis E. tendons
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D?
6
Q
Wolff’s law
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bone is increased where need and reabsorbed where it is not; increased density/hypertrophy related to increase stress
7
Q
Definition of Osteoarthritis
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joint disease…?
8
Q
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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inflammatory condition that causes joint swelling in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium and cartilage of the joints; multiple joints/systemic infection
9
Q
42 yo female presents with left knee locks and catches while playing golf. After minute or less it stops and full ROM again. What test to order next? A. blood work B. x-ray C. EMG D. Vascular study E. none of the above
A
B. X-ray; lateral view of knee, 15 degree flexion; joint mouse
10
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42 yo female, golf, intervention? A. OMT B. PT C. Injection D. Surgery E. non-steroidal
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D. Surgery; arthroscopic
11
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61yo male; 16 mon low back pain, limp getting worse. pain 9/10. What test to order next? A. blood work B. x-ray C. EMG D. vascular study E. None of the above
A
B. x-ray; bone spurs on front of lumbar spine; hip: main source of pain
12
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61yo male intervention?
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Surgery; new hip
