Kinesiology

Question 1

The reflexive mechanism in the body that ensures coordination between opposing muscle groups is called:

Answer 1

Reciprocal inhibition

Question 2

Which term best describes a round eminence at the distal end of the humerus that articulates with the radius?

Answer 2

Capitulum

Question 3

The short ligament connecting the transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae is the

Answer 3

Intertransverse ligament

Question 4

The fang-like process of the temporal bone just medial to the posterior edge of the mandibular ramus is the:

Answer 4

Styloid process

Question 5

Which muscle is the prime mover of flexion of the hip?

Answer 5

Iliopsoas

Question 6

Which muscle refers to the lateral hamstring that originates on the ischial tuberosity and inserts on the head of the fibula?

Answer 6

Biceps femoris long head

Question 7

Which muscles are responsible for eversion of the foot?

Answer 7

Peroneals

Question 8

common symptom associated with iliotibial band syndrome is

Answer 8

Tightness in the lateral hip