Final practice exam

Glenohumeral joint stability is enhanced slightly by the glenoid labrum.

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An action common to the latissimus dorsi, the teres major, and the lower pectoralis major muscles is _____. abductionadductionexternal rotationflexion

adduction

The flexor hallucis longus performs which of the following actions? Transverse tarsal and subtalar inversionGreat toe flexionAll of the answers are correct.Ankle plantar flexion

all

Which of the following is an action of the latissimus dorsi muscle? Internal rotationExternal rotationExtensionBoth internal rotation and extension

both

Which of the following is not an intrinsic glenohumeral muscle?The deltoid muscleThe coracobrachialis muscleThe teres major muscleThe pectoralis major muscle pec major

pec major

Of the following muscles, which act on both the hip and the knee? rectus femorisbiceps femorispectiniusvastus intermediustenser fascia lataesartoriusGroup of answer choices

rectus femoris, biceps femoris, sartorius

Which of the following muscles are used powerfully in chin-ups, an activity in which an individual hangs from a horizontal bar suspended by his or her hands and pulls himself or herself up until his or her chin is over the bar? The rhomboid muscles The pectoralis minor muscles The serratus anterior muscles The subclavius muscles

rhomboid

Agonist muscles during hip extension include all of the following except the: biceps femoris muscle.semimembranosus muscle.sartorius muscle.semitendinosus muscle.

sartorius muscle

The insertion of the rectus femoris muscle is on the _____ aspect of the patella and patellar tendon to the tibial tuberosity.superiorlateralmedialinferior superior

superior

Which of the following is the most often injured rotator cuff muscle? supraspinatusinfraspinatusteres minorsubscapularis

supraspinatus

Which of the following is the most often injured rotator cuff muscle? The subscapularis muscleThe infraspinatus muscleThe teres minor muscleThe supraspinatus muscle

supraspinatus muscle

Dorsiflexion is the dorsal aspect of the foot moving toward the anterior tibia.

t

Each toe has three phalanxes, except for the great toe, which has only two.

t

In the anatomical position, the tuberosity of the radius is in close proximity to the lateral side of the ulna.

t

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

t

The supraspinatus muscle holds the head of the humerus in the glenoid fossa.

t

The ulnar collateral ligament is critical to providing medial support to prevent the elbow from abducting when stressed in physical activity.

t

Which of the following is not considered to be a muscle in the rotator cuff group? The teres major muscleThe teres minor muscleThe infraspinatus muscleThe subscapularis muscle

teres major

Which of the following is not considered to be a muscle in the rotator cuff group? teres majorteres minorinfraspinatussubscapularis

teres major

Which of the following muscles can perform inversion of the foot when concentrically contracting? Extensor digitorum longusPeroneus longusTibialis anteriorPeroneus tertius Tibialis anterior

tibialis anterior

Which of the following muscles performs an action in a sagittal plane of motion? The trapezius muscleThe rhomboid muscleThe serratus anterior muscleThe levator scapulae muscle

trapezius

Which of the following is correct regarding the patellofemoral joint? The joint is not commonly injuredThis joint lacks ligamentsHinge nature of patella on femoral condylesClassified as an arthrodial type joint

Classified as an arthrodial type joint

Which of the following is not an action of the brachioradialis muscle? Supination of the forearm from a pronated position to neutralFlexion of the elbowPronation of the forearm from a supinated position to neutralExtension of the elbow

Extension of the elbow

Which of the following is a primary action of the latissimus dorsi muscle? Extension of the glenohumeral jointExternal rotation of the glenohumeral jointFlexion of the glenohumeral jointDiagonal abduction of the glenohumeral joint

Extension of the glenohumeral joint

Which of the following is the primary function of the extensor digiti minimi muscle? Extension of the index finger at the metacarpophalangeal jointExtension of the little finger at the metacarpophalangeal jointFlexion of the thumbFlexion of the index finge

Extension of the little finger at the metacarpophalangeal joint

Which of the following muscles can perform extension of the lesser toes when concentrically contracting? Extensor hallucis longusTibialis anteriorPeroneus tertiusExtensor digitorum longus

Extensor digitorum longus

Which of the following muscles can perform extension of the great toe when concentrically contracting? Extensor hallucis longusPeroneus tertiusTibialis anteriorExtensor digitorum longusPreviousNext

Extensor hallucis longus

Which of the following bony landmarks is located on the posterior surface of the scapula? Glenoid fossaPosterior fossaInfraspinous fossaSubscapular fossa

Infraspinous fossa

What is NOT true about the fibula? it bears only about 20% of the load relative to the tibiaIt serves as an attachment for knee joint structuresIt articulates with the femurIt does not articulate with the patella

It articulates with the femur

Which of the following statements is true about the shoulder joint? It is a multiaxial ball-and-socket joint classified as enarthrodial.Its movement is restricted to the sagittal plane.It is anatomically designed to avoid being frequently injured.Its stability is enhanced considerably more than the hip jointby the glenoid labrum. It is a multiaxial ball-and-socket joint classified as enarthrodial.

It is a multiaxial ball-and-socket joint classified as enarthrodia

Which of the following statements is true about the biceps femoris muscle? It originates on the anterior pubis just below its crest.It is innervated by the obturator nerve.It is best developed through hamstring curls or leg curls.It inserts on the posteromedial surface of the medial tibial condyle.

It is best developed through hamstring curls or leg curls.

Left lateral pelvic rotation is comprised of which three movements at the lumbar spine, right hip, and left hip, respectively? Lumbar right lateral flexion, adduction, abductionLumbar right lateral flexion, abduction, adductionlumbar left lateral flexion, adduction, abductionlumbar left lateral flexion, abduction, adduction

Lumbar right lateral flexion, adduction, abduction

Which of the following is the origin of the palmaris longus muscle? Middle anterior surface of the radiusMedial epicondyle of the humerusPosterior aspect of the proximal ulnaProximal three-fourths of the anterior and medial ulna

Medial epicondyle of the humerus

Which of the following is not an origin of the latissimus dorsi muscle? Posterior crest of the iliumBack of the sacrumSpinous processes of the lumbar and lower six thoracic vertebraeMedial lip of the intertubercular groove of the humerus

Medial lip of the intertubercular groove of the humerus

The biarticulate muscles of the knee are most effective at producing force when: Most effective when either origin or insertion is stabilized to prevent joint movement in direction of the contacting muscleMost effective when neither origin nor insertion are stabilized, which allows joint movement in direction of the contacting muscle at either jointThey are shorter than resting lengthMost effective when both origin and insertion are stabilized to prevent joint movement in direction of the contacting muscle at both joints

Most effective when either origin or insertion is stabilized to prevent joint movement in direction of the contacting muscle

Which of the following muscles is included in the anterior compartment? PopliteusPlantarisFlexor hallucis longusPeroneus tertius

Peroneus tertius

Which of the following is the insertion of the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle? The base of the fifth metacarpal on the dorsal surfaceThe base of the distal phalanges of the four fingersThe base of the second metacarpal on the dorsal surfaceThe base of the third metacarpal on the dorsal surface

The base of the fifth metacarpal on the dorsal surface

Which of the following muscles performs adduction of the wrist? The extensor carpi radialis longus muscleThe flexor carpi ulnaris muscleThe palmaris longus muscleThe flexor pollicis longus muscle

The extensor carpi radialis longus muscle

Which of the following muscles performs flexion of the thumb? The palmaris longus muscleThe extensor carpi radialis longus muscleThe flexor pollicis longus muscleThe flexor carpi ulnaris muscle

The flexor pollicis longus muscle

Which of the following is considered to be an agonist muscle during hip abduction? The sartorius muscleThe gluteus medius muscleThe rectus femoris muscleThe semitendinosus muscle

The gluteus medius muscle

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the tibiofibular joint? Minimal movement occurs at this joint.The bones of this joint are joined at both the proximal and the distal tibiofibular joints.It is a syndesmotic amphiarthrodial joint.The interosseus membrane is located around the tibial and fibular shafts to provide support.

The interosseus membrane is located around the tibial and fibular shafts to provide support.

In the context of the pelvic girdle motions, which of the following statements is true of the right lateral pelvic rotation? Either the left pelvis rotates downward or the right pelvis rotates upward.The right pelvis moves inferiorly in relation to the left pelvis in the frontal plane.It is characterized by a left lateral tilt.It is accomplished by right lumbar and lateral flexion left hip abduction in the frontal plane.

The right pelvis moves inferiorly in relation to the left pelvis in the frontal plane.

Which of the following muscles is important in providing dynamic medial stability to the knee joint because of the manner in which it crosses the joint and is also responsible for internal rotation of the knee? The gracilis muscleThe gluteus maximus muscleThe semimembranosus muscleThe biceps femoris muscle

The semimembranosus muscle

Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to the injury rate of the glenohumeral joint?Shallowness of glenoid fossaLaxity of the ligamentous structuresLack of strength and endurance in the musclesTight configuration of ligaments

Tight configuration of ligaments

Which of the following movements involves moving the inferior angle superiorly and laterally away from the spinal column to assist in raising the arm out to the side?AbductionAdductionElevationUpward rotation

Upward Rot

Which of the following is an action of the pronator teres muscle? Weak extension of the elbowWeak flexion of the elbowWeak supination from a pronated positionWeak pronation from a supinated position

Weak flexion of the elbow

In the context of shoulder girdle movements, an anterior tilt is a consequential rotational movement of the scapula _____. about the frontal axis occurring during hyperextension of the glenohumeral jointabout the vertical axis occurring during extreme adductionresulting in the superior border moving posteroinferiorly and the inferior angle moving anterosuperiorlyresulting in anterior movement of the medial border and posterior movement of the lateral border

about the frontal axis occurring during hyperextension of the glenohumeral joint

In the context of the pelvic girdle motions, which of the following terms refers to the movement of the femur in the frontal plane medially toward the midline? Hip flexion Hip extension Hip abduction Hip adduction

add

In the context of shoulder girdle movements, which of the following terms refers to the movement of the scapula medially toward the spinal column, as in pinching the shoulder blades together?AbductionElevationAdductionDepression

adduction

The medial compartment of the thigh contains the muscles—adductor brevis, the adductor longus, the adductor magnus, the pectineus, and the gracilis—that are primarily responsible for _____. flexion of the kneeadduction of the hipflexion of the hipinternal rotation of the knee

adduction of the hip

Which of the following actions does the sartorius NOT perform? hip flexionknee flexionhip external rotation as hip and knee are flexedhip abductionanterior pelvic rotationweak knee internal rotation

all fo them

Radioulnar supination is performed by all of the following muscles except the: anconeus muscle.biceps brachii muscle. supinator muscle .brachioradialis muscle.

anconeus

Which of the following is a posterior upper extremity muscle? The anconeus muscleThe pronator quadratus muscleThe pronator teres muscleThe biceps brachii muscle

anconeus

Radioulnar pronation is performed by all of the following muscles except the: pronator quadratus muscle.brachioradialis muscle.brachialis muscle.pronator teres muscle

brachialis muscle

The navicular is ____________ to the talus and ____________ to the cuneiforms distal; proximal proximal; distallateral; medialposterior; anterior

distal; proximal

Which of the following actions is not performed by the trapezius muscle? Downward rotationUpward rotationElevationDepression

downward rotation

Which of the following actions is performed by the levator scapulae muscle? Downward rotationUpward rotationElevationDepression

elevation

The peroneus (fibularis) brevis causes __________ and _________. inversion; dorsiflexioneversion; plantar flexioninversion; plantar flexioneversion, dorsiflexion

eversion; plantar flexion

Which of these muscles may be palpated just proximal to the dorsal aspect of the wrist and approximately 1 cm medial to the radial styloid? The palmaris longus muscle The flexor carpi ulnaris muscleThe flexor pollicis longus muscleThe extensor carpi radialis longus muscle

extensor carpi radialis longus

Which of the following is the pointing muscle that originates between middle and distal one-third of the posterior ulna? The abductor pollicis longus muscle The palmaris longus muscle The extensor digitorum muscle The extensor indicis muscle

extensor indicis muscle

An action common to the teres minor and the infraspinatus muscles is _____. external rotationabductioninternal rotationadduction

external rotation

A movement of the forearm away from the shoulder is best described by the term "flexion."

f

During both walking and running, there is a point where neither foot is touching the ground.

f

Each finger has three interphalangeal joints, whereas the thumb has only two.

f

Immediately prior to and during normal toe-off, the foot should be in pronation and the leg should be in external rotation.

f

In the context of the pelvic girdle motions, anterior pelvic rotation refers to the anterior movement of the upper pelvis in which the iliac crest tilts forward in the transverse plane.

f

Supination refers to an internal rotary movement of the radius on the ulna.

f

T/F Except for the glenohumeral joint, the acetabular femoral joint is the least mobile joint of the body.

f

T/F Hip flexion refers to the movement of the femur in the frontal plane laterally to the side away from the midline.

f

T/F The acetabular femoral joint is reinforced by an extremely weak ligamentous capsule and the stability of this joint is attributed to the surrounding musculature.

f

T/F The acetabulum inserts onto the femoral head to form the acetabular femoral joint.

f

T/F The spinous processes are located anterior with respect to the vertebral bodies.

f

The extensor carpi radialis longus muscle can perform weak extension of the elbow during a concentric contraction.

f

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

f

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

f

The insertion of the levator scapulae muscle is on the spinous processes of the lower four cervical vertebrae.

f

The insertion of the pectoralis minor muscle is on the coronoid process of the scapula.

f

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

f

The origin of the pectoralis major muscle is the anterior surfaces of the third to fifth ribs.

f

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

f

The ilopsoas muscle has the following actions on the lumbar spine: flexion and lateral flexionflexionextension and lateral flexionlateral flexion

flexion and lateral flexion

Disruption of a tendon at or near the insertion of the _____ is known as a jersey or sweater finger and should be addressed surgically within approximately one week. flexor digitorum superficialis muscleflexor digitorum profundus muscleextensor digitorum muscleextensor indicis muscle

flexor digitorum profundus muscle

Proximal interphalangeal joint motion occurs about the _____ axis. transverselongitudinalsagittalfrontal

frontal

The _____ is best stretched by moving the hip into extreme adduction in front of the opposite extremity and then behind it, and weakness in this muscle can result in a Trendelenburg gait. sartorius muscle gluteus medius musclebiceps femoris musclesemimembranosus muscle

gluteus medius

The pes anserinus tendinous expansion comprises the _____. gracilis, sartorius, and semitendinosussartorius, semimembranosus, and semitendinosusbiceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosusgracilis, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus

gracilis, sartorius, and semitendinosus

The knee joint is primarily a:

hinge

The origin of the tensor fasciae latae muscle is the anterior _____ and the surface of the ilium just below the crest. iliac crestiliumacetabulumlumbar

iliac

The origin of the tensor fasciae latae muscle is the anterior _____ and the surface of the ilium just below the crest.iliac crestacetabulumiliumlumbar

iliac crest

The pelvic bone can be divided into roughly three areas, the ilium, ischium, and pubisilium, trochanter, and ramusischium, ramus, and pubisischium, ilium, and ramus

ilium, ischium, and pubis

The pelvic bone can be divided into roughly three areas, theilium, ischium, and pubisilium, trochanter, and ramusischium, ilium, and ramusischium, ramus, and pubis

ilium, ischium, and pubis

An action common to the latissimus dorsi, the teres major, the subscapularis, and the pectoralis major muscles is _____. abductionadductioninternal rotationextension

internal rotation

Because of their location on the ____________, tightness in the the __________ muscle group can play a role in anterior/posterior pelvic tilt (rotation). ischial tuberosity; hamstringischial tuberosity; quadricepanterior inferior iliac spine; quadricepanterior inferior iliac spine; hamstring

ischial tubersity: hamstring

An individual with a greater Q-angle greater would put more stress on the ________________ primarily posterior cruciate ligamentmedial meniscuslateral collateral ligament (wrong)medial collateral ligament

lateral collateral ligament

Which of the following is considered to be an extrinsic glenohumeral muscle? The deltoid muscleThe coracobrachialis muscleThe teres major muscleThe latissimus dorsi muscle

latissimus dorsi

Which of the following is the broadest muscle of the back and is sometimes referred to as the swimmer's muscle? The coracobrachialis muscleThe deltoid muscleThe pectoralis major muscleThe latissimus dorsi muscle

latssimus dorsi

The ______________ is a broad, dense sheet of fascia that adds to the elasticity, stability, and energy return of the foot lateral longitudinal archplantar fasciamedial longitudinal archtransverse arch

plantar fascia

The only uniarticular knee flexor is the _____. vastus intermediussemimembranosusbiceps femorispopliteus

popliteus

Which of the following is not an action of the pectoralis major muscle? Internal rotationPronationFlexionAbduction

pronation

Which of the following is not an action of the pectoralis major muscle?pronationflexionabductioninternal rotation

pronation

The insertion of the _____ muscle is on the posteromedial surface of the medial tibial condyle. sartoriussemitendinosussemimembranosusrectus femori

semimembranosus

Which of the following muscles has its origin in the surface of the upper nine ribs at the side of the chest? The trapezius muscleThe rhomboid muscleThe serratus anterior muscleThe levator scapulae muscle

serratus anterior

Which of the following muscles would best be strengthened by the bench press and overhead press exercises? The trapezius muscleThe rhomboid muscleThe serratus anterior muscleThe levator scapulae muscle

serratus anterior

Which of the following muscles would best be strengthened by the bench press and overhead press exercises? serratus anteriortrapeziusrhomboidslevator scapulae

serratus anterior

Which of the following muscles of the shoulder joint is located on the posterior surface of the scapula?supraspinatuspectoralis majorcoracobrachialissubscapularis

spupraspinatus

Which of the following muscles performs stabilization and protection of the sternoclavicular joint? The subclavius muscleThe serratus anterior muscleThe trapezius muscleThe pectoralis minor muscle

subclavius

Which of the following muscles performs stabilization and protection of the sternoclavicular joint? sublaviusserratus anteriorttrapeziuspectoralis minior

subclavius

The vastus lateralis provides a(n) _____ pull on the patella when contracting concentrically. inferolateral superior superolateral superomedial

superolateral

The foot should be in ________________ at heel-strike during the walking gait supinationpronationtoe-offplantarflexion

supination

Articular cartilage is located on the surfaces of both the femur and tibia.

t

In the context of wrist and hand movements, opposition refers to the movement of the thumb across the palmar aspect to oppose any or all of the phalanges.

t

Most of the movement that occurs in the spinal column occurs in the cervical and the thoracic regions of the spine.

t

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

t

T/F Reduction of the spine is defined as a return movement from lateral flexion to a neutral position.

t

T/F The iliotibial tract of the tensor fasciae latae muscle inserts on Gerdy's tubercle.

t

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

t

The actions of the serratus anterior muscle include abduction and upward rotation.

t

The biceps brachii muscle originates from the supraglenoid tubercle above the superior lip of the glenoid fossa.

t

The extensor digitorum muscle, also known as the extensor digitorum communis, is the only muscle involved in extension of all four fingers.

t

The flexor pollicis longus muscle inserts on the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb on the palmar surface.

t

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

t

The glenohumeral joint is paired with the shoulder girdle to accomplish the total shoulder range of motion.

t

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

t

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

t

The origin of the pectoralis major upper fibers is the medial half of the anterior surface of the clavicle.

t

The origin of the rhomboid muscles is the spinous processes of the last cervical and the first seven thoracic vertebrae.

t

The pelvic girdle consists of a right and left pelvic bone joined together posteriorly by the sacrum.

t

The pelvic girdle rotates as a unit due to movement occurring in the hip and the lumbar spine.

t

The shoulder joint agonists that perform flexion are the anterior deltoid, the upper pectoralis major, and the coracobrachialis muscles.

t

The ulna is much larger proximally than the radius.

t

The vertebrae increase in size from the cervical to the lumbar region because the lower back supports more weight.

t

Wrist joint actions include flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

t

The pectoralis minor muscle can perform adduction, downward rotation, or depression when activated.

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The shoulder girdle movements primarily involve all of the following muscles except: the pectoralis major muscle.the trapezius muscle.the serratus anterior muscle.the rhomboid major and minor muscles. the pectoralis major muscle.

the pectoralis major muscle.

Which of the following statements is true about the rhomboid muscles? They originate on the spinous processes of the seventh cervical and the first four thoracic vertebrae.Their actions include adduction and downward rotation.They insert on the lateral border of the scapula below the spine.They are innervated by the anterior scapular nerve (C5).

their actions include adduction and downward rotation.

Which of the following muscles performs both elevation and depression? The pectoralis minor muscleThe serratus anterior muscleThe rhomboid muscleThe trapezius muscle

trapezius