Week 1 Terms of MSK structure

Question 1

Explain Lateral/Medial

Question 2

Explain Posterior/Anterior

Question 3

Explain Cephalad/Caudad

Question 4

Explain Proximal/Distal

Question 5

Explain Varus/Valgus

Question 6

Explain Flexion/Extension

Question 7

Explain Adduction/Abduction

Question 8

Explain Medial/Lateral rotation

Question 9

Explain Protraction/Retraction

Question 10

Explain Supination/Pronation of the elbow and foot

Question 11

Explain Inversion/Eversion

Question 12

Explain Plantarflexion/Dorsiflexion

Question 13

Explain the difference between a Strain/Sprain/Haemotoma

Question 14

What are the 3 primary functions of a ligament

Question 15

Describe how a muscle functions as a power generator in terms of it’s structure and how it works to provide stability

Question 16

Describe the 3 stages of the healing process

Question 17

What’s the function of a tendon

Question 18

What type of tendon injuries are there?

Question 19

What is tendon stiffness?

Question 20

How does a tendon differ from muscle?

Question 21

What is Fascia and describe it’s function

Question 22

What types of cartilage are there and what function does it have

Question 23

Is sport associated with cartilage injury/osteoarthritis?

Question 24

What is the proprioceptor for tendons and ligaments?

Question 25

Explain the severity of ligament injuries in terms of grade and the approximate healing time

Question 26

Explain the severity of muscle injuries in terms of grade and the approximate healing time

Question 27

Give 2 types of muscle injury examples

Question 28

Explain an intramuscular haematoma and how to heal it (in usual cases)

Question 29

Give maybe 3 examples of muscles that provide stability

Question 30

Explain what may happen during an injury in terms of stability and proprioception? How might we approach rehab in these cases

Question 31

Why may tendons be susceptible to injuries

Question 32

What physical characteristics might we want for tendons? What are the advantages of it in performance settings?

Question 33

What happens when the fascia is under excessive or prolonged overloaded? How do we strengthen it?

Question 34

What are the 3 types of cartilage?

Question 35

Is sport associated to Osteoarthritis? Why or why not?

Question 36

What are the change characteristics of Osteoarthritis?

Question 37

What changes does running impose on the knee cartilage?

Question 38

What is a skeleton composed of and what is it’s function?

Question 39

What are the properties of nerves?

Question 40

What are the 4 types of nervous pain?