Possible questions for EXAM 1

Question 1

Torque

Answer 1

measured in Ft/lbs

Question 2

what plane and axis does flexion of the knee occur in?

Answer 2

sagittal

Question 3

You are a PT and you want to assess the knee for the amount of joint play it has. Where is the best position to place the knee joint.

Answer 3

loose-pack position

Question 4

What is the arthrokinematic motion at hip abduction

Answer 4

femor slides and rolls in opposite directions

Question 5

what would be considered optimal muscular force generation

Answer 5

when the muscle is slightly stretched over resting length

Question 6

An ice having continuous movement on a flat and smooth surface is an example that best represents

Answer 6

newtons 1st law

Question 7

Force= mass x acceleration
- demand by the muscle

Answer 7

newtons 2nd law

Question 8

For every action force there is an equal and opposite reaction

Answer 8

newtons 3rd law

Question 9

Types of motion (Displacement)

Answer 9

Transaltional or Rotational

Question 10

Work

Answer 10

Force x distance
- energy expended by the muscles

Question 11

Power

Answer 11

ability to maintain work overtime time
- measured in Watts