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Module 2 Exam Flashcards

1
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ):

A

Is the most used joint in the body

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2
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Stability of the temporomandibular joint is provided by:

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A thick, strong joint capsule

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3
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There are _______ vertebrae and ________ pairs of spinal nerves in the human body.

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33,31

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4
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Ligaments of the TMJ include which of the following:

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lateral temporomandibular ligament

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5
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Normal ROM for mouth opening is:

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3 finger (PIP) width

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6
Q

Symptoms of TMJ disorders include which of the following:

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headaches, tinnitus, clicking of joint, crepitation, locking of jaw, decreased ROM

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7
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These muscles perform rock, tilt, rotation, and lateral flexion of the head.

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suboccipitals

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8
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The costovertebral and costotransverse articulations_______

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are located in the posterior ribcage/vertebral region

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9
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The bucket handle movement of the ribcage during inspiration increases the diameter of the thoracic cavity_______

A

In width

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10
Q

During inspiration:

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the diaphragm contracts and descends into the abdominal cavity

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11
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Two laminae unite to form a___________

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Spinous process

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12
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Quiet expiration occurs as a result of___________

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relaxation of the diaphragm and elastic recoil

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13
Q

Torticollis is typically caused by

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tightness of the sternocleidomastoid

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14
Q

Severe scoliosis (abnormal lateral curvature and rotation of the spine) results in the following effect (s) on the respiratory structures:

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decrease in ribcage mobility and decreased thoracic cavity space on the concave side

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15
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The _____ is a thick, powerful muscle, easily palpable during a biting motion just above the angle of the mandible.

A

Masseter

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16
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Direction of motion of any vertebral joint depends on__________

A

Orientation of facets

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17
Q

Pivot joint in the spine

A

Atlantoaxial

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18
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The major weight bearing structure of the vertebral column is the:

A

Vertebral body

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19
Q

Which of the following is an accessory muscle of inspiration?

A

Sternocleidomastoid

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20
Q

Regarding the intervertebral disc:

A

no independent blood supply: exchange of nutrients and waste through cartilaginous vertebral end plates

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21
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Which of the following attach to the thoracolumbar fascia and provide trunk stability?

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internal obliques and transverse abdominis

22
Q

The Lumbar region_____________.

A

has the largest vertebrae in the column because it supports the weight of the upper body

23
Q

Ligaments which limit excessive cervical/trunk flexion are:

A

posterior longitudinal, supraspinous, interspinous

24
Q

Any amount of lateral curve in the vertebral column is referred to as:

A

scoliosis

25
Q

The majority of cervical rotation (approximately 50%) occurs at the ________.

A

Atlanto-axial joint

26
Q

The spinal cord passes through the _________.

A

Vertebral foramen

27
Q

__________is an active therapeutic intervention often successful in correcting a forward head posture

A

Chin tuck

28
Q

The atlanto-occipital joint is a condyloid joint that has which of the following movements:

A

flexion/extension, lateral flexion of the head

29
Q

The _____ muscle (also known as the corset muscle) is the deepest of the abdominal muscles.

A

Transverse abdominus

30
Q

Which of the following motions generates the greatest amount of tensile force to the lumbar spine?

A

picking up a textbook from the floor by bending forward and twisting to reach it

31
Q

Risk of rupture of disc fiber and possible herniation of disc materials is significantly increased in _______.

A

twisting while lifting a heavy load with trunk flexed

32
Q

The ____________muscle(s) attach between the cervical spine and the upper two ribs and may assist with inspiration by elevating the ribs when the c-spine is fixed.

A

Scalenes

33
Q

The sacroiliac joint is

A

Reinforced by strong ligaments and often used in old age

34
Q

Which of the following serve to control the forward flexion to maintain an erect posture

A

Erector spinae group

35
Q

____has a bifid spinous process

A

Cervical vertebrae

36
Q

_____has the largest vertebral body

A

Lumbar vertebrae

37
Q

_____has a foramen in the transverse process

A

Cervical vertebrae

38
Q

_____have long slender spinous processes, pointing inferiorly

A

Thoracic vertebrae

39
Q

_____ has the longest spinous process

A

7th cervical vertebra

40
Q

Serves as an attachment for the ribs

A

Thoracic vertebrae

41
Q

The accessory muscles of inspiration pull ____________on the sternum and rib cage, while the accessory muscles of expiration pull_____________.

A

Superiorly, inferiorly

42
Q

___________________is the most efficient method of breathing and requires the least energy.

A

diaphragmatic breathing

43
Q

An anterior pelvic tilt is naturally accompanied by:

A

increased lordosis of the lumbar spine

44
Q

Which muscle(s) is (are) part of the transversospinal group?

A

Multifidis

45
Q

The right quadratus lumborum is able to:

A

“Hike” the right side of the pelvis

46
Q

Persons with COPD often have a barrel-chested appearance because__________.

A

air becomes trapped in the lungs at the end of quiet or forced expiration

47
Q

https://study.com/cimages/videopreview/videopreview-full/kgr4t3wjv4.jpg

A

Masseter

48
Q

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicolas_Patricio_Skarmeta/publication/328749437/figure/fig6/AS:689756287549440@1541462122906/Medial-pterygoid-muscle-extraoral-botulinum-toxin-application-technique.ppm

A

Medial pterygoid

49
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https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSUvyDNMkPfUkoJIRINUc_ZqYnnys5DufZpTQ&usqp=CAU

A

Lateral Pterygoid

50
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A

Temporalis

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