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