basics of human movement

The central, fleshy portion of the muscle is known as the: Select one: a. gaster b. aponeurosis c. tendon d. origin e. fascia

a. gaster

This muscle lies in the supraspinous fossa. Select one: a. supraspinatus b. biceps femoris c. teres minor d. infraspinatus e. subscapularis Feedback

a. supraspinatus

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

false

It is the isotonic contraction that involves tension developed within muscle but joint angles remain constant.

false

Which of the following is not a structure associated with the shoulder joint? a. Clavicle b. Scapula c. Humerus d. Ribs

ribs

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

true

Cervical nerve roots 5 - 8 & thoracic nerve root 1 form the brachial plexus and supplies motor & sensory function to the upper extremity and most of the scapula.

true

It is the acronym SITS that is used for naming the rotator cuff muscles.

true

Medial epicondylitis is also known as golfer's elbow.

true

The thumb has only two joints while all the other fingers have three.

true

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

true

Which of the following muscles is located most anteriorly on the human body? a. hamstrings b. rhomboids c. levator scapulae d. serratus anterior e. trapezius

d. serratus anterior

Of the joints in the shoulder, all are capsular.

false

The muscles that are included in the shoulder girdle group include all of the following except? Select one: a. Pectoralis major b. Serratus Anterior c. Trapezius d. Rhomboid major and minor

a. Pectoralis major

Which of the following muscles performs flexion of the thumb? Select one: a. flexor pollicis longus b. extensor carpi radialis longus c. palmaris longus d. flexor carpi ulnaris

a. flexor pollicis longus

What ligament holds the radial head in place? a. Lateral ulnar collateral ligament b. Annular ligament c. Ulnar collateral ligament d. Radial collateral ligament

b. Annular ligament

Which of the following muscles does not perform wrist extension? a. extensor pollicis longus b. abductor pollicis longus c. extensor indicis d. extensor digitorum

b. abductor pollicis longus Correct

Movement of the little finger side of the hand toward the medial aspect or ulnar side of the forearm; also, movement of the fingers back together toward the middle finger is called: Select one: a. abduction b. adduction (ulnar deviation, ulnar flexion) c. opposition d. palmar flexion e. dorsiflexion

b. adduction

Which of the following is not a muscle of the rotator cuff group? Select one: a. Teres minor b. Supraspinatus c. Intrascapularis d. Infraspinatus

c. Intrascapularis

The order from proximal to distal is: Select one: a. DIP, MCP, PIP b. PIP, MCP, DIP c. MCP, PIP, DIP d. PIP, DIP, MCP e. MCP, DIP, PIP

c. MCP, PIP, DIP

Movement of the thumb across the palmar aspect to oppose any or all of the phalanges is called _________________. Select one: a. Supination b. Reposition c. Opposition d. Radial deviation Feedback

c. Opposition

All of the following are movements of the wrist except: Select one: a. flexion b. Radial flexion c. Upward rotation d. extension

c. Upward rotation

Which of the following muscles performs abduction of the thumb? Select one: a. extensor pollicis longus b. extensor digitorum c. abductor pollicis longus d. extensor indicis

c. abductor pollicis longus

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the wrist and hand joints? Select one: a. composed of more than 30 muscles b. composed of 29 bones c. forms 16 phalanges d. contain more than 25 joints

c. forms 16 phalanges

The insertion of the pectoralis major is ___ to the insertion of the deltoid muscle. Select one: a. posterior b. medial c. proximal d. distal e. prone

c. proximal

The muscles of the wrist and hand are all innervated from the radial, median and ulnar nerves of the ______________. Select one: a. Long Thoracic Nerve b. Pollicus Brevis c. The Funny Bone, nerve d. Brachial Plexus

d. Brachial Plexus

The most commonly injured ligament in the elbow due to throwing is the ______. Select one: a. Radioulnar ligament b. Annular ligament c. Radial collateral ligament d. Ulnar collateral ligament

d. Ulnar collateral ligament

In the anatomical position, it is common for the forearm to deviate laterally from the arm from 5 to 15 degrees. This is known as: a. none of these are correct b. varus stress c. supination d. carrying angle e. AP view

d. carrying angle

The insertion of the pectoralis major muscle is the: a. lateral acromion b. deltoid tuberosity c. anterior lateral 1/3 of the clavicle d. outer lip of the intertubercular groove of the humerus e. inferior edge of the spine of the scapula

d. outer lip of the intertubercular groove of the humerus

Which of the following muscles would most likely be substantially weakened in an individual with a winging scapula? a. trapezius b. levator scapulae c. rhomboids d. serratus anterior

d. serratus anterior

The most common bone in the wrist (carpals) to die due to avascular necrosis is the ___ bone.a. Hamate b. Ulna c. Lunate d. Radius e. Navicular

e. Navicular

Structurally, the proximal attachment of a muscle or the part that attaches closest to the midline or center of the body is known as the origin.

true

The empty can test is associated with the serratus anterior muscle.

false

The insertion of the ____ is along the medial lip of the intertubercular groove of the humerus. a. subscapularis b. latissimus dorsi c. pectoralis posterior d. vastus medialis oblique Feedback

b. latissimus dorsi

Which of the following muscles has a portion of its origin located on the ribs? a. rhomboids b. serratus anterior c. trapezius d. levator scapulae

b. serratus anterior

Which of the following anatomical landmarks is located on the anterior surface of the scapula? Select one: a. glenoid fossa b. subscapular fossa c. infraspinatus fossa d. supraspinatus fossa

b. subscapular fossa

Which of the following actions is performed by the levator scapulae? Select one: a. upward rotation b. Circumduction c. downward rotation d. depression e. elevation

e. elevation

This bone is often misdiagnosed as a wrist sprain but is actually fractured. a. ulna b. DIP c. trapezoid d. none of these are correct e. scaphoid

e. scaphoid

Dr. DeWitt's favorite bone of the shoulder is the: a. none of these are correct b. navicular c. scaphoid d. clavicle e. scapula

e. scapula

Lateral epicondylitis is a condition that occurs less commonly than medial epicondylitis.

false

Movement at the elbow by the forearm away from the shoulder is accurately described by the term "flexion".

false

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

false

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

false

While in the anatomical position the radius is medial with respect to the ulna.

false

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

true

Structurally, the distal attachment or the part that attaches farthest from the midline or center of the body is known as the insertion.

true

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

true

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

true

The most common MOI for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand is FOOSH.

true

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

true