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Kinesiology and Biomechanics Final
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1What is the normal amount of wrist flexion?
- A45 degrees
- B55 degrees
- C70 degrees
- D85 degrees
2What type of joint is the CMC of the thumb?
- ASaddle- shaped joint
- Bhinge
- Cball and socket
- Dfacet
3The functional position of the hand includes
- Awrist extension and pip joint flexion
- Bmcp flexion and dip joint extension
- Culnar deviation and thumb opposition
- Dwrist flexion and mcp flexion
4To achieve PIP joint finger flexion, the middle phalanx needs to glide___.
- ADorsally
- BPalmarly
- CMedially
- DLaterally
5Which muscle originates on the lateral epicondyle and inserts on the base of the fifth metacarpal?
- AExtensor Carpi ulnaris
- BExtensor carpi radialis longus
- CFlxor carpi ulnaris
- DPalmaris Longus
6If a person repeatedly falls on an outstretched hand (extended wrist) while snowboarding, they are at risk for a sprain to which of the following ligaments?
- ARadial collateral ligament
- Bulnar collateral ligament
- Cpalmar radiocarpal ligament
- Ddorsal radiocarpal ligament
7If you are instructed to work on closed-chain upper extremity activity and you have you patient stand and place her hand on a table with her fingers facing forward and rock forward and touch an object with the other hand, which motion is occurring at the wrist that is on the table?
- Aflexion
- Bextension
- Cradial deviation
- Dulnar deviation
8Which nerve gives sensory distribution to the lateral palmar side of the thenar eminence (space between the carpals)?
- AUlnar
- BRadial
- CMedial
- DMusculocutaneous
9Which type of grip is used to hold on to a walker handle (an ambulatory walking aide)?
- AHook grip
- Btip to tip prehension grip
- Ccylindrical grip
- Dspherical grip
10The type of grip that is used to pick up a coin is the pincer grip or tip to tip prehension.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11Which muscle has its origin at the medial and lateral condyles of the femur and its insertion at the posterior calcaneus
- Apopliteus
- Bplantaris
- Cgastrocnemius
- Dsoleus
12Which muscles are prime movers in knee extension?
- ARectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis
- Bbiceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus
- Cvastus medialis, plantaris, vastus intermedialis
13The bony landmark of the tibia that comprises the proximal medial end is called the
- Amedial malleolus
- Bmedial tubercle
- Cmedial condyle
- Dtibial tuberosity
14the ligaments that provide medial and lateral stability at the knee are called
- Acruciates
- Bdeltoid and lateral ligaments
- Cmenisci
- Dcollaterals
15Which of the following ligaments prevents excessive forward movement of the tibia on the femur
- Alateral meniscus
- Banterior cruciate ligament
- Cmedial collateral
- Dgenu labrum
16during weight bearing knee extension, in which direction does the femur rotate on the tibia
- Amedially
- Banteriorly
- Claterally
- Dposteriorly
17Most of the stresses on the femoral head during daily activities are ___ and ___.
- AAnterior; medial
- Bposterior; medial
- Canterior; lateral
- Danterior; superior
18Name two muscles with attachments to the lesser trochanter of the femur.
- AGastrocnemius and soleus
- Bpsoas major and iliacus
- Cplantaris and semitendinosus
- Dpsoas major and vastus medialis
19The ischiofemoral ligament tightens in ___ and ___.
- Aabduction; extension
- Bexternal rotation; flexion
- Cadduction; flexion
- Dinternal rotation; extenion
20If the hip is flexed to 90 degrees the femoral head will glide ___ with abduction.
- Aanteriorly
- Bposteriorly
- Csuperiorly
- Dinferiorly
21Which muscle is a long, strappy muscle that originates on the anterior superior iliac spine and inserts on the proximal medial tibia as a common tendon in the pes anserine?
- Arectus femoris
- Bsemitendinosus
- CSartorius
- Dgracilis
22In weight bearing, the main action of the ___ is to lift the pelvis and hips while walking.
- Arectus femoris
- Babductor muscles
- Cinternal oblique
- Dgluteus maximus
23The navicular sits between the ___ and ___.
- Acalcaneus; cuboid
- Btalus; cuneiform
- Ccalcaneus; cuneiform
- Dtalus; fifth metatarsal
24Which muscle originates from the posterior tibia and inserts on the distal phalanges of the four lesser toes?
- ATibialis posterior
- BFlexor digitorum longus
- Cflexor halluces longus
- Ddorsal interossei
25Which muscle originates on the posterior tibia and fibula and inserts on the posterior of the calcaneus?
- AGastrocnemius
- BSoleus
- CPlantaris
- DFlexor digitorum longus
26Ankle inversion is accomplished by the action of the
- APeroneus brevis
- Banterior tibialis
- Cposterior tibialis
- DB and C
27The supporting ligament on the medial side of the ankle joint is called the
- ASpring ligament
- Bdeltoid ligament
- CLateral ligament
- Dplantar aponeurosis
28Excessive wear and damage to the medial side of a person's shoe would be attributed to which positional fault of the ankle
- Acalcaneal varus
- Bcalcaneal valgus
- Cpas planus
- Dpes cavus
29with tan ankle sprain the most common direction of the twist and the tissue damaged is which of the following?
- Arolling to an everted position and spraining the deltoid ligament
- Brolling to an everted position and spraining the lateral ligament
- Crolling to inverted position and spraining the deltoid ligament
- Dpolling to an inverted position and spraining the lateral ligament
30as you descend stairs leading with your right foot, describe what is happening at the left ankle.
- Aconcentric contraction of the left ankle dorsiflexors
- Beccentric contraction of the left ankle plantar flexors
- Can open chain activity of the left ankle muscles
- Dthe left ankle dorsiflexors are becoming actively insufficient
31Which of the following would be an effective closed chain exercise for strengthening all muscles of the ankle and foot?
- Amini squats
- Bstep ups
- Clunges
- Dall of the above
32In weight bearing, the soleus can eccentrically control posterior translation of the tibia.
- ATrue
- BFalse
33The term used to describe the distance between heel strike of one limb and heel strike of the other is
- Adouble support
- Bstep length
- Ccadence
- Dsingle support
34The term used to describe the activity that occurs between the time of heel strike of one extremity and the heel strike of that same extremity is
- Adouble support
- Bgait cycle
- Cstride length
- Dcadence
35The term used to describe walking speed is
- Acadence
- Bstride length
- Cgait cycle
- Dperiod of nonsupport
36If you are describing a gait abnormality that occurs when the heel leaves the ground but the ball of the foot and toes remain in contact with the ground, you are speaking of which portion of the stance phase?
- Ainitial contact
- Bmidstance
- Cterminal stance
- Dterminal swing
37If you note a problem with gait that occurs when the non-weight- bearing limb is directly under the body, you are speaking of which part of the swing phase?
- Apreswing
- Binitial swing
- Cmidswing
- Dterminal swing
38during the loading response of the stance phase, which muscle group contracts eccentrically to keep the foot from slapping the ground as that extremity accepts the body's weight?
- Aknee extensors
- Bankle dorsiflexors
- Cankle plantar flexors
- Dtoe flexors
39The period of the stance phase when the body is directly over the weight-bearing limb and the vertical displacement of the pelvis is at its highest point is
- Ainitial contact
- Bloading response
- Cmidstance
- Dterminal stance
40A normal width of walking base measured from the midpoint of each heel is
- A1/2 in
- B1 in
- C3 in
- D6 in
41Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of arm swing in
- Aserves to slow down the lower limbs to maintain balance and control
- Bprovides a counterrotation effect to the trunk
- CHelps to propel the lower limbs forward in space
- Dnone of the above - it is strictly a passive, extraneous activity
42A difficulty or slowness in initiating gait is characteristic of which of the following conditions
- Arheumatoid arthritis
- Bnonfunctioning gastrocnemius muscle
- Cparkinsonism
- Dmuscular dystrophy
43when pain is present in the leg, which phase of the gait cycle is shortened?
- Apreswing
- Bmidswing
- Cswing
- Dstance
44having paralysis of the ankle dorsiflexors would cause which type of gait?
- Asteppage gait
- Bbell clapper gait
- Csore foot limp
- Drocking horse gait
45a gait pattern characterized by a wide base of support and unsteady movements
- Aparkinsonian gait
- Bscissors gait
- Cataxic gait
- Dantalgic gait
46you will be working with a patient who has had a stroke. You expect which of the following descriptions to best characterize the typical gait pattern that you will see?
- AExcessive anterior pelvic tilt and lumbar lordosis with exaggerated arm swing
- Ba shift of the trunk to the affected side with weight-bearing
- Cweight shift to the uninvolved side with circumduction of the involved leg
- Da quick shift posteriorly of the trunk at the moment of heel strike
47weakness of the gastrocnemius muscle group can cause a gait best described as
- Arocking horse gait
- Bsore foot limp
- Cfoot slap
- Dataxic gait
48you measure a person's leg lengths and note that there is a difference of 3/4 inch. You inform your patient that this is an atypical finding. What would be a typical range for length discrepancy?
- A1/8 inch or less
- B1/4 inch or less
- C1/2 inch or less
- Dtypical is the legs being exactly the same length
49A verbal cue that you could give a patient with poor balance to improve their gait
- Aincrease the cadence
- Bdecrease the step length
- Cincrease the width of walking base
- Db and c
50You patient has a tendency to cross the unsupported limb in front of the other during swing phase. This could indicate spasticity of which of the following muscle groups?
- AHip flexors
- BHip adductors
- Cknee extensors
- Dankle plantar flexors
51Your patient has a long leg cast on the left leg but is allowed to bear weight while ambulating. During the swing phase what will you likely see that person do to move that limb
- AShift the trunk to the left side during swing phase
- Bcircumduct the left hip
- Cflex the knee on the right side
52Which of the following is true regarding the changes in gait that occur with an elderly person?
- AIncreased time in stance phase
- Bshorter step length
- Cdecreased vertical displacement
- Dall of the above are true
53Vertical displacement of the center of gravity is at its lowest at which point in the gait cycle?
- AMidstance
- BMidswing
- CInitial contact
- DPreswing
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