quiz two Flashcards
What is the primary function of compact bone?
bone strength
In reference to the convex/concave rule, in open chain motion the glenohumeral joint can be defined as
Convex head of the humerus moving on a concave glenoid of the scapula
Which type of nerve fiber innervates the muscle
Efferent fibers
Which of the following best describes the periosteum?
fibrous covering of bone with a rich neurovascular supply
Where do you find the tenoperiosteal junction?
Articulation between tendon and bone
Which bones (include all) make up the talocrural joint?
Tibia, fibular, talus
What joint has a space in the joint
Proximal Humeroradial joint
open chain motion, define the joint in terms of the convex/concave rule
Convex moving on concave
Complete the following: In open chain motion, when there is a convex surface moving on a concave surface
Osteokinematics and Arthrokinematics occur in opposite directions
Where would you find a fibrous joint (synarthrodial)?
Sutures of the skull
Where would you find the medullary canal?
Within the diaphysis
Your patient present with a weak and painful muscle due to a partial tear. What grade strain is this considered?
Grade II
Which of the following statements best defines the function of the Golgi Tendon Organ?
Specific to tension
Where would you find a sellar (saddle) joint?
Thumb
What is an avulsion fracture?
Tendon pulls away a piece of bone
