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QUESTION 1
1) What directions are the normal thoracic and sacral curves?
A. Concave anteriorly and convex posteriorly
B. Concave posteriorly and convex anteriorly
C. Primary C curve, concavity posterior
D. All of the above
2 points
QUESTION 2
1. Match the muscle with its corresponding action or reverse action. Only one answer possible for each.
Gluteus Maximus
Biceps Femoris
Iliopsoas
Gluteus Medius
Rectus Femoris
Gracilis
A. Trunk Flexion
B. Lateral Pelvic Tilt
C. Hip Extension
D. Knee Flexion
E. Hip Adduction
F. Knee extension
6 points
QUESTION 3
1. As you descend stairs leading with your right foot, describe what is happening at the LEFT ankle (weightbearing leg).
Eccentric contraction of the left Gastrocnemius/Soleus muscles
Concentric contraction of the left ankle Tibialis Anterior muscle
The left ankle plantarflexors are becoming actively insufficient.
Eccentric contraction of the left ankle Tibialis Anterior muscle
2 points
QUESTION 4
1. A common type of fracture seen in those with osteoporosis is which of the following?
Compression fracture
Shin splints
Spondylolisthesis
Hangman’s fracture
2 points
QUESTION 5
1. This bony landmark of the vertebra makes up the most lateral portion of the neural arch?
Pedicle
Lamina
Spinous process
Transverse process
2 points
QUESTION 6
1. Agonists for knee flexion include all of the following EXCEPT,
Soleus
Gastrocnemius
Short head of Biceps femoris
Semitendinosus
2 points
QUESTION 7
1. The anterior talofibular ligament is taut when the foot is plantar flexed and everted.
True
False
2 points
QUESTION 8
1. What is an overuse injury that cause lateral knee pain, primarily seen in runners and cyclists from repetitive knee flexion/extension
Iliotibial band syndrome
Patella dislocations
Osgood Schlatter disease
Ankle arthritis
2 points
QUESTION 9
1. Which of the following muscle(s) originate on the Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)?
A. Sartorius
B. Rectus Femoris
C. Tensor Fascia Lata
D. A and B
E. A and C
2 points
QUESTION 10
1. The main weight bearing surfaces of the foot are the 1st metatarsal, _______ metatarsal, and the ____________ bone.
5th, talus
2nd, calcaneus
3rd, talus
5th, calcaneus
2 points
QUESTION 11
1. What term follows foot flat during the stance phase using the Traditional Gait terminology?
Midstance
Acceleration
Heel strike
Toe-off
2 points
QUESTION 12
1. Which of the following would be an effective closed-chain exercise to strengthen the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles?
A. Mini-squats
B. Lunges
C. Step-ups
D. All of the above
2 points
QUESTION 13
1. Match the muscle to its action. Only one answer possible for each.
Tibialis Anterior
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Fibularis Longus
Extensor Hallucis longus
A. Toe Flexion Digits 2-5
B. Eversion
C. Extension of 1st toe
D. Dorsiflexion
4 points
QUESTION 14
1. A force directed from the medial to lateral direction on the knee joint, is primarily resisted by what ligament?
LCL
PCL
ACL
MCL
2 points
QUESTION 15
1. Standing postures cause more pressure on intervertebral discs than sitting postures
True
False
2 points
QUESTION 16
1. Which is NOT a common postural deviation seen from a lateral view?
Increased lumbar curve
Flattened lumbar curve
Genu valgum
Forward head
2 points
QUESTION 17
1. Which of the following is(are) hinge or modified hinge joint(s) in the lower extremity?
A. Knee joint
B. Ankle joint
C. Interphalangeal joint of the first toe
D. All of the above
2 points
QUESTION 18
1. What is typical of a sway back posture?
Decreased thoracic kyphosis
Decreased lumbar lordosis
Increased lumbar lordosis
Increased thoracic kyphosis
2 points
QUESTION 19
1. What ligament(s) limit hip hyperextension?
A. Ischiofemoral
B. Puboischial
C. Iliofemoral
D. A and C
2 points
QUESTION 20
1. A knee immobilizer/fused knee would cause a person to present with what type of gait pattern to compensate?
A. Circumducted gait
B. Abducted gait
C. Hip hike gait
D. All of the above
2 points
QUESTION 21
1. Which of the following is the best position to achieve eccentric strengthening of the trunk extensors?
Prone position, raise head and shoulders with focus on the “upward” part of the exercise
Supine position, uncurl slow back to supine with focus on the “downward” part of the exercise
Prone position, slowly lower the head and shoulders with focus on the “downward” part of the exercise
Supine position, then curl up with focus on the “upward” part of the exercise
2 points
QUESTION 22
1. During knee extension in a closed chain/ weight-bearing position, the tibia will medially rotate.
True
False
2 points
QUESTION 23
1. Which structures maintain the arches of the foot?
Plantar fascia/aponeurosis and ligaments, muscles, shape and relationship of bones of the foot
Deltoid ligament, muscles, talus/calcaneus
Plantar fascia/aponeurosis only
Plantar fascia/aponeurosis, ligaments
2 points
QUESTION 24
1. What muscles are contracting when performing a partial situp and rotating the trunk to the right?
Right internal abdominals
Right external intercostals
Right internal obliques
Right external obliques
2 points
QUESTION 25
1. What gait deviation results when a patient has eccentric weakness of the ankle dorsiflexors?
Knee drop
Inverted foot
Foot drop
Knee pain
2 points
QUESTION 26
1. The term used to describe walking speed is
Stride length
Period of nonsupport
Gait cycle
Cadence
2 points
QUESTION 27
1. Your client tells you that he is bowlegged. The proper medical terminology for this is?
Genu recurvatum
Genu varum
Genu valgum
Coxa varum
2 points
QUESTION 28
1. The C1 vertebrae is different than other typical cervical vertebrae in that it has no vertebral body or spinous process.
True
False
2 points
QUESTION 29
1. You want to teach your client an open chain exercise to focus on eccentrically strengthen the quadriceps. Which of the following is the best way to do that?
Prone with knee flexed, lower foot, extending the knee
Standing wall slides
Supine with knee flexed over a folded pillow, extend the knee
Seated with knee extended, slowly lower the foot, flexing the knee
2 points
QUESTION 30
1. What muscles are working when a person stands up from a chair and rising up on his toes?
Quadriceps, gluteus maximus, gastrocnemius, soleus
Iliopsoas, tensor fascia latae, quads, tibialis posterior
Transverse abdominis, erector spinae, quads
Adductors, plantar flexors, transverse abdominis
2 points
QUESTION 31
1. What bony landmark do three tendons loop around medially when they change direction from posterior leg to the plantar aspect of the foot?
Calcaneal tuberosity
Sustenaculum tali
Navicular tuberosity
Lateral malleolus
2 points
QUESTION 32
1. The quadratus lumborum is a prime mover in which of the following trunk motions?
Trunk extension
Lateral bending
Trunk flexion
Trunk rotation
2 points
QUESTION 33
1. The knee is most flexed in what phase of the gait cycle?
Heel strike
Heel off
Midswing
Foot flat
2 points
QUESTION 34
1. Which of the following will most effectively work the gluteus maximus in an open chain exercise?
Standing toe raises
Prone, extend hip with knee extended
Standing lunges
Prone, extend hip with knee flexed
2 points
QUESTION 35
1. What bones make up the midfoot?
Talus and calcaneus
Five metatarsals and all of the phalanges
Tibia, fibula, talus, and calcaneus
Navicular, cuboid, and three cuneiforms
2 points
QUESTION 36
1. Which muscle originates on the pubis and inserts on the proximal medial tibia?
Gracilis
Adductor longus
Rectus femoris
Adductor brevis
2 points
QUESTION 37
1. When you have a client with a “forward head” position, which of the following is occurring at the head and neck?
C0-C1 is flexing and C2-C7 is extending
C0-C1 is extending and C2-C7 is flexing
C0-C1 and C2-C7 are both extending
C0-C1 and C2-C7 are both flexing
2 points
QUESTION 38
1. The force couple that combine to pull the pelvis into an anterior tilt are the
Hip flexors and trunk extensors
Hip extensors and trunk extensors
Hip extensors and trunk flexors
Hip flexors and trunk flexors
2 points
QUESTION 39
1. The facet joints of the thoracic spine are in the ________ plane, while the facet joints of the lumbar spine are oriented for the ________ plane
Frontal, Sagital
Triplanar, Sagital
Sagital, Frontal
Tranverse, Frontal
2 points
QUESTION 40
1. When a person has a lumbar disc problem, the most comfortable position is likely the following?
Sitting leaning forward
Side-lying with both legs flexed toward the chest
Side-lying with top leg extending behind the body
Lying prone with the trunk hyperextended
2 points
QUESTION 41
1. The position of the hip and knee joints is similar for active insufficiency of the rectus femoris and passive insufficiency of the hamstrings.
True
False
2 points
QUESTION 42
1. The term used to describe the distance between heel strike of one leg and heel strike of the other leg is
Single support.
Step length
Cadence
Double support
2 points
QUESTION 43
1. When using a lateral view of a person's standing posture, a plumb line should be aligned with all of the following landmarks EXCEPT,
Through the acromion process of the shoulder
Posterior to the patella
Anterior to the greater trochanter
Through the earlobe
2 points
QUESTION 44
1. Which muscle groups work together to create a posterior pelvic tilt?
Hip Extensors & Trunk Flexors
Hip Flexors & Trunk Flexors
Neck Flexors & Hip Extensors
Hip Extensors & Hip Abductors
2 points
QUESTION 45
1. If a person has a flat back posture, which of the following muscle imbalance would be associated with it?
Tight hip flexors
Weak abdominals
Weak gluteus medius
Tight hamstrings
2 points
QUESTION 46
1. The BEST way to stretch the tensor fascia lata muscle is to perform which motion(s)?
Hip flexion and internal rotation
Hip flexion and abduction
Hip extension and hip adduction
Hip extension only
2 points
QUESTION 47
1. What movements combine together to create the pronation position of the foot?
Dorsiflexion, eversion, and abduction
Plantar flexion, inversion, and adduction
Plantar flexion, inversion, and abduction
Dorsiflexion, inversion, and adduction