KPE 376 Quiz 1
Abduction takes place around which axis? A. Anteroposterior B. Longitudinal C. Mediolateral D. Horizontal
A. Anteroposterior
Elbow extension takes place in what plane? A. Sagittal B. Longitudinal C. Frontal D. Transverse
A. Sagittal
Amphiarthrodial joints have a slight amount of movement. A. True B. False
A. True
Anatomical position is more widely used as a reference position than fundamental position. A. True B. False
A. True
Bone size and shape are influenced by both the direction and magnitude of applied forces. A. True B. False
A. True
Bones reshape themselves based upon the stresses that are placed upon them. A. True B. False
A. True
Both the size and shape of the bones can limit or allow movements. A. True B. False
A. True
Collagen in bone provides flexibility and strength to resist tension. A. True B. Fale
A. True
Diagonal abduction is movement by a limb through a diagonal plane away from the midline of body. A. True B. False
A. True
Diarthrodial joints are also known as synovial joints. A. True B. False
A. True
Glenohumeral flexion is an example of motion in the sagittal cardinal plane. A. True B. False
A. True
Is Tom Brady the G.O.A.T? A. True B. False
A. True
Kinesiology is the study of human body movement. A. True B. False
A. True
Lateral flexion of the neck is an example of motion in the frontal cardinal plane. A. True B. False
A. True
Longitudinal bone growth continues as long as epiphyseal plates are open. A. True B. False
A. True
Most outer bone is composed of cortical bone with cancellous bone underneath. A. True B. False
A. True
The fingers are distal to the elbow. A. True B. False
A. True
Movements in the transverse plane occur around which axis? A. Vertical B. Horizontal C. Mediolateral D. Anteroposterior
A. Vertical
The vertebrae are part of the _____ skeleton? A. axial B. neither appendicular nor axial are correct C. appendicular D. appendicular and axial are correct
A. axial
Which of the following is an example of a diarthrodial joint? A. the proximal radioulnar joint B. the tooth sockets C. costochondral joint of the ribs D. the pubic symphysis
A. the proximal radioulnar joint
Circumduction is a combination of abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation. A. True B. False
B. False
Flexion/extension is an example of movement in a frontal plane about an sagittal axis. A. True B. False
B. False
Fundamental position is essentially same as anatomical position except arms are at the sides and the palms are facing forward. A. True B. False
B. False
Of all the movements possible in the joints of the body, flexion/abduction is the most commonly occurring. A. True B. False
B. False
One of the functions of articular cartilage is to separate the diaphysis and the epiphysis. A. True B. False
B. False
Osteoclasts are specialized cells that form and resorb new bone. A. True B. False
B. False
Radioulnar supination is an example of motion in the frontal cardinal plane. A. True B. False
B. False
The medullary canal is located at the ends of long bones. A. True B. False
B. False
The mid-sternal line is a line running horizontally through the body that passes through the middle of the sternum. A. True B. False
B. False
The mouth is superior to the nose. A. True B. False
B. False
The scapula is an example of an irregular bone. A. True B. False
B. False
The shape of bones does not limit movement. A. True B. False
B. False
There are 205 bones in the human body. A. True B. False
B. False
There are approximately 552 muscles in the human body. A. True B. False
B. False
Tooth sockets are examples of sutured joints in the body. A. True B. False
B. False
Which of the following is not an example of a movement in the sagittal plane? A. Flexion B. Lateral Flexion C. Plantar flexion D. Extension
B. Lateral Flexion
Movement medially toward the midline of the trunk in the frontal plane is defined as... A. extension B. adduction C. abduction D. flexion
B. adduction
Which of the following is the area of the bone in which yellow marrow is located? A. periosteum B. medullary cavity C. periosteal cavity D. epiphysis
B. medullary cavity
This term is defined as relating to, or situated to the left or on the left side of something... A. dexter B. sinister C. volar D. superior
B. sinister
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. Application of mechanical physics to human motion
Which of the following is true regarding circumduction? A. Occurs only in one joint B. Synonymous with rotation C. Combination of flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction D. Combines flexion and extension
C. Combination of flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction
Which cardinal plane divides the body into front and back halves? A. Sagittal Plane B. Transverse plane C. Frontal Plane D. Sagittal Axis
C. Frontal Plane
Which of the following is a tool used to measure joint angles? A. hypometer B. hypermeter C. goniometer D. articulometer
C. goniometer
The ribs are an example of which type of bone? A. irregular bones B. sesamoid bones C. short bones D. flat bones
D. flat bones
The 3rd distal interphalangeal joint is capable of which of the following movement? A. internal rotation B. abduction C. adduction D. flexion
D. flexion
