Kinesiology Exam 1
Abduction takes place around which axis? A. Anteroposterior B. Mediolateral C. Longitudinal D. Horizontal
A
Bone is composed of all but one of the following constituents. A. Protein B. Calcium C. Phosphorus D. Water
A
Each of the following joints allows a slight amount of motion to occur except? A. Gomphosis B. Syndesmosis C. Synchondrosis D. Symphysis
A
Elbow extension takes place in what plane? A. Sagittal B. Frontal C. Transverse D. Longitudinal
A
Motion of the bones relative to the three cardinal planes resulting from physiological movements is known as _____. A. osteokinematic motion B. arthrokinematic motion C. accessory motion D. osteochondral motion
A
Which of the following is the correct definition of kinesiology? A. Study of anatomy (active and passive structures), physiology, and mechanics in relation to human movement B. Study of the human musculoskeletal and musculotendinous systems C. Application of mechanical physics to human motion D. Study of muscles as they are involved in the science of movement
A
Which of the following is true regarding circumduction? A. Combination of flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction B. Synonymous with rotation C. Occurs only one joint D. Combines flexion and extension
A
List the six (6) types of diarthrodial/synovial joints.
Arthrodial Condyloidal Enarthrodial Ginglymus Seller Trochoidal
List three (3) of the terms that are used to describe bone markings
Articulations Projections Holes
Forward movement of the shoulder girdle in the horizontal plane away from the spine is _____. A. pronation B. protraction C. retraction D. reduction
B
If the knee were not able to slide, the femur would _____ when going from flexion to extension on a stationary tibia. A. roll off the back of the tibia B. roll off the front of the tibia C. spin more internally on the tibia D. spin more externally on the tibia
B
The frontal plane divides the body into _____. A. right and left halves B. front and back halves C. top and bottom halves D. medial and lateral halves
B
List two of the most commonly occurring movements for each of the following planes: Sagittal
Bicep Curl Forward Lunge
T/F The shape of bones does not limit movement.
False
T/F There are approximately 552 muscles in the human body.
False
T/F Typical bony features include tendons, epiphysis, and articular cartilage.
False
T/F Bone size and shape are influenced by both the direction and magnitude of applied forces.
True
T/F Bones reshape themselves based on the stresses that are placed upon them.
True
T/F Both the size and shape of bones can limit or allow movements.
True
T/F Collagen in bone provides flexibility and strength to resist tension.
True
T/F Diagonal abduction is movement by a limb through a diagonal plane away from midline of body.
True
T/F Diarthrodial joints are also known as synovial joints.
True
T/F Longitudinal bone growth continues as long as epiphyseal plates are open.
True
T/F Most outer bone is composed of cortical bone with cancellous bone underneath.
True
T/F Of all the movements possible in the joints of the body, flexion/extension is the most commonly occurring.
True
Which of the following best describes the anatomical location of the head with respect to the left arm? A. Superior and medial B. Anterior and medial C. Distal and lateral D. Inferior and lateral
A
During an underhand softball pitch that does not involve a windmill windup, the hand holding the ball is moved to a posterior position with respect the torso prior to the forward swing of the arm that releases the ball. In what order do the movements occur at the shoulder joint to make this motion possible? A. Abduction, adduction B. Adduction, abduction C. Extension, flexion D. Flexion, extension
C
Motion between the articular surfaces of bone is known as _____. A. kinetics B. osteokinematics C. arthrokinematics D. biomechanics
C
Movement of the little finger side of the hand toward the forearm in the lateral plane is _____. A. palmar flexion B. radial flexion C. ulnar flexion D. volar flexion
C
Movements in the transverse plane occur around which axis? A. Mediolateral B. Anteroposterior C. Vertical D. Horizontal
C
Shaking the head "No" occurs in which plane? A. Sagittal B. Frontal C. Transverse D. Oblique
C
What term is used to describe the motion of bringing the dorsum of the foot closer to the anterior leg? A. Flexion B. Extension C. Dorsiflexion D. Plantar flexion
C
Which of the following is not an example of a movement in the sagittal plane? A. Flexion B. Extension C. Lateral flexion D. Plantar flexion
C
Which of the following is the correct definition of biomechanics? A. Study of motion of human movement B. Study of the human musculoskeletal and musculotendinous systems C. Application of mechanical physics to human motion D. Study of muscles as they are involved in the science of movement
C
Which of the following movements occur at the shoulder joint but not at the knee? A. Flexion B. Extension C. Circumduction D. Rotation
C
An instrument used to measure the change in joint angles is a(an) _____. A. flexometer B. jointmeter C. arthrometer D. goniometer
D
The three specific types of accessory motions are described as _____. A. slip, slide, and roll B. spin, twirl, and glide C. rock, slide, and circumfusion D. roll, spin, and glide
D
Which of the following is not a function performed by the skeletal system? A. Protection of internal organs B. Support to maintain posture C. Mineral Storage D. Production of heat
D
T/F Aging induces a progressive increase of collagen in bone that results in an increase in brittleness.
False
T/F Cancellous bone is stiffer and therefore can withstand greater stress but less strain than cortical bone.
False
T/F Cortical bone has a low degree of porosity which consists of approximately 5-30% mineralized tissue.
False
T/F During the process of bone remodeling osteoblasts resorb existing bone and osteoclasts form new bone
False
T/F Epiphyseal plates generally close by age 18 but some may be present until age 27.
False
T/F Flexion/extension is an example of movement in a coronal plane about an anteroposterior axis.
False
T/F Ligaments through their bone to bone connections provide dynamic stability to diarthrodial joints.
False
T/F One of the functions of articular cartilage is to separate the diaphysis and epiphysis.
False
T/F Osteoclasts are specialized cells that form and resorb new bone.
False
T/F The medullary canal is located at the ends of long bones.
False
T/F The scapula is an example of an irregular bone.
False
List two of the most commonly occurring movements for each of the following planes: Transverse
Side plank with rotation Twisting lunge
List two of the most commonly occurring movements for each of the following planes: Frontal
Straight arm lateral raise lateral leg raise
