QUIZ #4 - joint play & myotomes

Question 1

MYOTOME testing - joint position & how long resistance is held for

Answer 1

joint should be in neutral/ resting position
resistance applied for 5 seconds

Question 2

T/F - if joint is hypermobile, performing joint play will help?

Answer 2

FALSE

Question 3

close-packed vs. loose-packed position

Answer 3

CLOSE: joints touching the most
LOOSE: minimal/ least amount of touching

Question 4

what type of distraction is done in the long axis of a joint?

Answer 4

AXIAL DISTRACTION

Question 5

dermatome level of umbilicus

Answer 5

T10

Question 6

dermatome level of nipples

Answer 6

T4

Question 7

C4 myotome action

Answer 7

shoulder elevation

Question 8

if you’re trying to test knee extension, what level is the myotome?

Answer 8

L3

Question 9

difference in arthrokinematics

Answer 9

SPIN
ROLL
GLIDE / SLIDE
distraction
traction

Question 10

SPIN

Answer 10

rotation around stationary axis

Question 11

ROLL

Answer 11

angle of bone changes & creates compression on one side & separation on another

Question 12

SLIDE / GLIDE

Answer 12

one bone sliding across another

Question 13

close packed position - GH joint

Answer 13

full ABDuction & lateral rotation

Question 14

close packed position - ANKLE (talocrural) joint

Answer 14

maximum dorsiflexion

Question 15

principles / rules of joint play (#1)

Answer 15

one joint should be examined at a time

Question 16

principles / rules of joint play (#2)

Answer 16

unaffected side should be tested first

Question 17

principles / rules of joint play (#3)

Answer 17

movements must be normal & not forced

Question 18

principles / rules of joint play (#4)

Answer 18

One articular surface stabilized while other surface is moved

Question 19

DISTRACTION

Answer 19

separation / pulling apart

Question 20

TRACTION

Answer 20

longitudinal pull
doesn’t always result in joint being pulled apart