rest

T

"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" is swelling and inflammation from increased pressure in carpal tunnel that results in decreased function of the median nerve.

anteroposterior

ABDuction takes place around what axis?

a

Agonist muscles during hip extension include all of the following except the? a. Sartorius b. Biceps Femoris c. Semitendinosus d. Semimembranosus

b

Agonist muscles during hip flexion include all of the following except? a. Psoas major b. Adductor magnus c. Rectus femoris d. Pectineus

C

All of the following are key bony landmarks of the knee joint except? a. Superior & inferior patellar poles b. Tibial tuberosity c. Gerdy's condyle d. Medial & lateral femoral condyles

F

All of the wrist and hand muscles are innervated from the radial and median nerves of the brachial plexus.

T

All of the wrist flexor muscles generally have their origins located on the anteromedial aspect of the proximal forearm and the medial epicondyle of humerus.

false - ligaments

An ankle sprain is a common injury that involves the stretching or tearing of one or more tendons.

forward /saittal

Anterior pelvic rotation is anterior movement of the upper pelvis where the iliac crest tilts______________ in the ___________________ plane.

true

Bony stability of the elbow in full extension is enhanced by the olecranon process fitting into the olecranon fossa.

f

During walking there is a point where neither foot is touching the ground.

F

Each finger has three interphalangeal joints while the thumb has only two.

true

For the pelvis to rotate a significant amount motion must occur in either the right hip, the left hip, the lumbar spine or some combination of these joints

true

Functions of the acetabular femoral joint include weight bearing and locomotion.

relaxed flexion

In order to obtain the greatest amount of active wrist extension you should place the fingers in _____

brachioradialis / triceps brachii / supinator / anconeus AND EXTENSORS/ABDUCTOR POLLICIS

List all of the muscles the radial nerve innervates.

flexor carpi ulnaris / extensor carpi ulnaris / NONE OF THE RADIALIS=ABDuction

List the muscle(s) that performs adduction of the wrist

T

Medial epicondylitis is also known as golfer's elbow.

T

Mostions of the finger metacarpophalangeal joints include flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

t

Motion of the elbow primarily involves movement between articular surfaces of the humerus and ulna.

T

Motions of the wrist joint include flexion, extension, abduction and adduction.

vertical

Movements in the transverse plane occur around which axis?

T

Opposition is movement of the thumb across palmar aspect to oppose any or all of the phalanges.

sacrum

Posteriorly the right and left pelvis are joined together by the _____________.

bilateral

Proximal interphalangeal joint motion occurs about the ___ axis. A. transverse B. vertical C. sagittal D. bilateral

F

Radial flexion is movement of thumb side of hand toward medial aspect or radial side of forearm.

true

Tears in menisci can occur due both compression and shear forces during rotation while flexing or extending during quick directional changes in running

frontal / sagittal

The 3rd metacarpophalangeal joint moves in which of the following planes? A. transverse, sagittal B. frontal, coronal C. frontal, sagittal D. frontal, transvers

false

The lateral supracondylar ridge is an anatomical landmark located on the ulna.

F

The median nerve and all of the flexor tendons except for the flexor carpi ulnaris pass through the carpal tunnel.

trochanter

The most palpable point of the femur at the hip is the greater ____________.

T

The muscles that are considered to be the agonists of phalangeal flexion include flexor difitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus, and flexor pollicis longus.

f

The olecranon process is located on the medial aspect of the ulna.

T

The only muscle involved in extending all of the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the four fingers is the extensor digitorum.

true

The only muscle involved in extending all of the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the four lesser toes is the extensor digitorum longus.

extension and aBDuction

The pubofemoral ligament is located anteromedially and inferiorly and limits excessive ___________ and ______________

true

The sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus all insert just below the medial condyle on upper anteromedial tibial surface.

true

The semimembranosus inserts posteromedially on the medial tibial condyle.

false

True or False Lateral epicondylitis is a condition that occurs less commonly than medial epicondylitis

FLEXION OF ELBOW

What are the action(s) of the brachialis muscle

articular cartilidge

What is located on the surfaces of both the femur and tibia that allows for reduced friction and freedom of movement?

T

When performing a push-up the biceps brachii is considered to be an antagonist muscle.

t

When the arm is held in the anatomical position the radial tuberosity is in close proximity to lateral side of the ulna.

deep in acetabulum to depression in head of femur / slightly limits ADDuction

Where is the teres ligament located and what is its function?

extensor digitorum

Which muscle has its insertion on the four tendons to the bases of middle and distal phalanxes of the four fingers on the dorsal surface of the hand?

gluteus max

Which of the following is considered to be an agonist muscle during hip external rotation? a. TFL b. gluteus maximus c. adductor brevis d. biceps femoris

a

Which of the following is correct regarding the patellofemoral joint? a. Classified as an arthrodial type joint b. Hinge nature of patella on femoral condyles c. This joint lacks ligaments d. The joint is not commonly injured

ABDuction

Which of the following is not an action of the pectineus muscle? a. Abduction of the hip b. Adduction of the hip c. External rotation of the hip d. Flexion of the hip

lateral flexion

Which of the following is not an example of a movement in the sagittal plane? -flexion -extension -lateral flexion -plantar flexion

flexor digitorum profundus

Which of the following muscles flexes the distal interphalangeal joints of the fingers? A. flexor digitorum superficialis B. flexor pollicis longus C. flexor digitorum profundus D. flexor digitorum communis

because the femoral head is half way covered by the acetabelum

Why is the acetabular femoral joint unlikely to dislocate?

frontal (no abb/add)

actions of the elbow and radioulnar joints occur in all of the following planes except?

sagittal

elbow extensionn takes place in what plane

base of 3rd metacarpal on dorsal surface (middle finger)

insertion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis

base of 5th metacarpal on dorsal surface (pinky)

insertion of the extensor carpi ulnaris

semitendinosus and semimembranosus

list the muscles the tibial nerve innervates

point of attachment for muscles does not bear any weight

main functions of fibula

cushion

minescus acts as a _______

dorsal scap

nerve for levator scapulae

long thoracic

nerve of serratus anterior

accessory

nerve of traps

pulley

patella acts as a _________

false

true or False The elbow joint is a hinge-type joint that allows for internal and external rotation.

false - posterior

Any muscle that is agonistic in hip extension can also contract to cause anterior pelvic rotation

true

As the knee approaches full extension the tibia must externally rotate approximately 10 degrees to achieve proper alignment of the tibial and femoral condyles

b-external rotation

Due to the adductor brevis, adductor longus, and adductor magnus all inserting in various locations on the linea aspera, a resulting movement that is facilitated when adducting the hip is ______. a. Extension b. External rotation c. Flexion d. Internal rotation

False (in the saggital plane about the horizontal axis)

Flexion/extension is an example of movement in a coronal plane about an anteroposterior axis.

true

Hip flexion is movement of the femur straight anteriorly toward the pelvis

F

Hitting the funny bone is actually a contusion to the humeral nerve.

flexion

If desiring to emphasize work on the gluteus maximus during resisted hip extension exercises, the knee should be placed in _________ a. Extension b. External rotation c. Flexion d. Internal rotation

sartorius / gracialis / semiTendinosus

List the SGT muscles that insert just below the medial condyle on upper anteromedial tibial surfac

flexion of elbow / pronation & supination to neutral

List the actions of the brachioradialis muscle.

head / neck / greater tubercle / lesser tubercle / deltoid tuberosity / capitulum / medial epicondyle / lateral epicondyle / trochlea / intertubercular groove / medial,lateral supracondylar ridge / coranoid fossa / olecranon fossa

List the bony landmarks of the humerus

UCL [ulnar collateral] ~medial side of joint{prevents abduction of elbow / RCL [radial collateral] ~lateral side of joint {stabilizing lateral side} / annular ligament ~anterior side of joint {stability around joint}

List the ligaments of the elbow and their position / function.

Flexor carpi radialis / flexor pollicis longus / extensor carpi radialis brevis / extensor carpi radialis longus / extensor pollicis longus / extensor pollicis / abductor pollicus longus IN GENERAL : ALL RADIALIS AND POLLICUS MUSCLES (POLLICIS=THUMB SOOO RADIALIS)

List the muscle(s) that performs abduction of the wrist

FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS [POLLICIS=THUMB]

List the muscle(s) that performs flexion of the thumb

all extensor carpi muscles and extensor digitorum

List the muscle(s) with its origin on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

extensor carpi ulnaris / extensor carpi radialis brevis / extensor carpi radialis longus / extensor digitorum / extensor pollicis longus / extensor digitorum / all extensors...

List the muscles that perform wrist extension.

long head=infraglenoid tubercle lateral head=posterior surface of humerus upper half medial head=distal 2/3 of the surface of the humerus

List the origin(s) of the triceps muscle.

F

Muscles that are considered to be wrist extensors include the extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, and extensor carpi radialis.

T

Muscles that are considered to be wrist flexors include the flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, and palmaris longus.

T

Normal bony limitation of elbow flexion is limited by the coranoid process fitting into the coranoid fossa.

35

Normally, the hip joint can be abducted to approximately _____degrees.

T

Normally, the wrist has more adduction range of motion that abduction range of motion.

T

Positioning the forearm in pronation reduces the effectiveness of the biceps brachialis in flexing the elbow.

true

Severe injuries at the tibiofibular joint can involve the posterior tibiofibular ligament, interosseus ligament, and interosseus membrane

femoral

The __________ nerve innervates essentially all of the hip flexor muscles.

sciatic nerve-tibial division

The ____________ nerve innervates both the semitendinosus and semimembranosus.

26

The ankle and foot joints are composed of _____ bones in each foot

true

The biceps femoris inserts primarily on the head of the fibula

d

The biceps femoris muscle is located ________ and performs _______ of the hip joint a.Medially, adduction b. Laterally, abduction c. Anteriorly, flexion d. Posteriorly, extension

flexion / pronation / supination

The brachioradialis muscle performs ______________ of the elbow,_____________ fromsupinated position and _____________ from a pronated position.

false

The cuboid bone is located medially with respect to the navicular bone.

true

The distal malleoli of the tibia and fibula serve as pulleys for the posterior tendons to increase the mechanical advantage of the respective muscles in performing inversion of eversion actions.

F

The extensor carpi radialis longus muscle can perform weak extension of the elbow when contracting concentrically.

T

The extensor carpi ulnaris and flexor carpi ulnaris are the prime movers in ulnar deviation.

T

The extensor digiti minimi is innervated by the radial nerve (C6, 7,8).

true

The fibula is not part of the ginglymus articulation of the knee joint.

F

The flexor digitorum superficialis performs its action in the frontal plane.

T

The flexor pollicis longus is located lateral with respect to flexor digitorum profundus.

F

The flexor pollicis longus may be palpated on the posterior surface of the thumb.

C

The iliopsoas muscle is located ______ and performs _______ of the hip joint. a. Medially, adduction b. Laterally, abduction c. Anteriorly, flexion d. Posteriorly, extension

true

The iliotibial tract of the tensor fasciae latae inserts on Gerdys condyle.

T

The insertion of the biceps brachii muscle is the radial tuberosity.

F

The insertion of the brachialis muscle is the coracoid process of the ulna.

F

The insertion of the brachioradialis muscle is the proximal end of the radius at the styloid process.

true

The insertion of the triceps brachial muscle is the olecranon process of the ulna.

T

The interphalangeal joints may be actively flexed to a greater degree with the wrist in slight extension as opposed to full flexion.

true

The knee joint can extend to 180 degrees normally although some individuals can extend slightly further.

true

The lateral fibula serves as the attachment for knee joint structures but does not articulate with the femur or patella.

T

The origin of the biceps brachii muscle includes the supraglenoid tubercle above the superior lip of the glenoid fossa.

b

The origin of the rectus femoris muscle is the anterior inferior iliac spine and the groove (posterior) above the _____. a. Ilium b. Acetabulum c. Fascia d. Linea aspera

a

The origin of the tensor fasciae latae muscle is the anterior _______ and the surface of the ilium just below the crest. a. Iliac crest b. Ilium c. Acetabulum d. Lumbar

true

The patella serves as a pulley by improving the angle of pull with the result being a greater mechanical advantage for the quadriceps during knee extension

c

The pectineus muscle is located ______ and performs _____ of the hip joint. a. Medially, internal rotation b. Laterally, abduction c. Anteriorly, flexion d. Posteriorly, extension

T

The pronator teres is innervated by the median nerve.

quadriceps

The quadriceps / hamstring muscles function as a decelerator of the knee when decreasing speed to change direction and especially when landing from a jump.

true

The quadriceps during acceleration perform concentric movements to accelerate

T

The radial collateral ligament provides lateral stability to the elbow and is rarely injured.

false

The radial head sits inside of the capitulum and is held in place by the annular ligament.

D

The rectus femoris is more effective in hip flexion when the knee is in _________. a. Abduction b. Adduction c. Extension d. Flexion

c

The sartorius muscle is located _________ and performs _________ of the hip joint. a. Medially, adduction b. Laterally, abduction c. Anteriorly, flexion d. Posteriorly, extension

posteromedially / medial

The semimembranosus inserts anteromedially / posteromedially on the medial/ lateral tibial condyle.

false

The semitendinosus is located laterally and internally rotates the knee

siatic

The three biarticular hamstring muscles are innervated the tibial division of the ____________ nerve.

T

The ulnar nerve branching from C8 and T1 provides sensation to the ulnar side of hand, the ulnar one-half of ring finger, and the entire little finger.

frontal / anteroposteior

The wrist joint moves through the ____ plane about the _____ axis with ulnar and deviation.

F

There are eleven muscles that are considered to be "intrinsic" to the hand.

false

True or False Supination refers to internal rotary movements of the radius on ulna.

false

True or False The scapula and clavicle serve as the proximal attachments for the muscles that flex extend the elbow.

true

True or False: The Tibial tuberosity is the insertion point of all the quadriceps muscles.

false, its the most mobile joint

True or False: The acetabular joint is the least moveable joint

T

Ulnar flexion is movement of little finger side of hand toward medial aspect or ulnar side of the forearm.

sub=partial dislocation followed by relocation dis=complete disruption of joint

What is the difference between subluxations and dislocations?

middle 1/3 of lateral radius

What is the insertion of the pronator teres muscle?

medial epicondyl of humerus

What is the origin of the flexor carpi radialis

abductor pollicis longus

What muscle(s) performs abduction of the thumb?

extensor indicis (pointer)

What muscle(s) performs extension of the index finger

biceps brachii / brachialis / brachioradialis

What muscles perform flexion of the elbow?

biceps brachii / supinator

What muscles perform radioulnar supination

pronator teres / pronator quadratus /

What muscles that perform radioulnar pronation

acetabelum and femoral head

What two parts of the femur and pelvis make the hip joint?

c

Which of the following is not correct regarding menisci in the knee joint? a. Forms cushions between bones b. Attached to tibia c. Deepens tibial fossa d. Decreases stability

C

Which of the following is not correct regarding the knee joint proper? a. Also referred to as the tibiofemoral joint b. Classified as a ginglymus joint c. Sometimes referred to as trochoginglymus joint due to internal and external rotation occurring when in full extension d. Considered by some authorities to be a condyloid type joint

proximal 3/4 of anterior and medial ulna

origin of the flexor digitorum profundus

medial epicondyl of humerus

origin of the palmaris longus

obturator

the _____________ nerve innervates both the adductor longus and gracilis muscles.

true

the distal attachments of the radioulnar joint muscles are located on the radius.

false

the femoral condyles articulate with the fibular condyles during flexion of the knee.

front and back halves

the frontal plane divides the body into ______________/

b

the gluteus medius muscle is located ________ and performs ________ of the hip joint. a. Medially, adduction b. Laterally, abduction c. Anteriorly, flexion d. Posteriorly, extension

anteriorly / hyperextension

the iliofemoral or Y ligament is located anteriorly / posteriorly and prevents flexion /hyperextension.

base of 2nd metacarpal on dorsal surface (pointer finger)

the insertion of the extensor carpi radialis longus

base of distal phalanges of four fingers [front side=flex..]

the insertion of the flexor digitorum profundus

true

the knee joint is the largest joint in the body

false

the lateral collateral ligament originates on the lateral femoral condyle distally to popliteus origin and inserts on the fibular head.

true

the medial collateral ligament originates on the medial aspect of upper medial femoral condyle and inserts on medial tibial surface.

f

the medial malleolus is an anatomical landmark located on the fibula.

from anterior surface of middle shaft of radius and adjoining parts of interosseus membrane

the origin of the flexor pollicis longus

false [its a sesamoid]

the patella is classified as an irregular bone because of its shape.

true

the semimembranosus is located posteromedially and internally rotates the knee.

true

the tibia bears the majority of the weight.

t

the ulna is much larger proximally than the radius.

false (<600)

there are approximately 552 muscles in the human body. t or f

. True, also known as the amphiarthrodial joint

true or False: The two pelvic bones form the synthesis pubis

circumduction

which of the following movements occur at the shoulder joint but not at the knee? flexion / extension / circumduction / rotation