Kinesiology Exam #1

Question 1

Protraction (joint movement)

Answer 1

anterior movement

Question 2

Elevation (joint movement)

Answer 2

superior direction

Question 3

Depression (joint movement)

Answer 3

inferior direction

Question 4

Retraction (joint movement)

Answer 4

posterior movement

Question 5

Functions of the skeleton

Answer 5

• protection
• allows movement
• blood cell manufacture
• calcium storage
• supports and shapes body

Question 6

Types of fibrous joints

Answer 6

Synarthrosis, Syndesmosis, Gomphosis

Question 7

Synarthrosis

Answer 7

bones interlock, essentially no motion, provides strength, stability and shape. e.g. skull sutures

Question 8

Syndesmosis

Answer 8

broad areas of ligaments and interosseous membranes hold the joint together allowing small amount of twisting or stretching
e.g. tibiofibular joint at ankle

Question 9

Gomphosis

Answer 9

bolted together. e.g. teeth

Question 10

Joint congruency

Answer 10

Joint surfaces are in maximum contact with each other. Close packed or open packed

Question 11

Goniometry Contraindications

Answer 11

Dislocation/subluxation of joint

Unstable fracture of bone

Rupture of tendon or ligament

Immediately post–op if movement will interfere with healing

Myositis ossificans/ectopic ossification