kinesiology practice 10-12, kinesiology chapter 7-9
Which of the following is the primary function of the extensor pollicis longus muscle?
Extension of the thumb
Which of the following muscles can perform extension of the lesser toes when concentrically contracting?
Extensor digitorum longus
Which of the following muscles can perform extension of the great toe when concentrically contracting?
Extensor hallucis longus
Which of the following muscles can perform flexion of the four lesser toes when concentrically contracting?
Flexor digitorum longus
(START CHAPTER 9) The knee joint is the largest joint in the body.
TRUE
Which of the following muscles does not perform wrist extension?
The abductor pollicis longus muscle
Which of the following muscles may not be palpated on the dorsal aspect of the hand?
The abductor pollicis longus muscle
Which of the following muscles performs abduction of the thumb?
The abductor pollicis longus muscle
Which of the following is the insertion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle?
The base of the third metacarpal on the dorsal surface
Which of the following is the pointing muscle that originates between middle and distal one-third of the posterior ulna?
The extensor indicis muscle
Which of the following muscles performs extension of the index finger at the metacarpophalangeal joint?
The extensor indicis muscle
Which of the following is not considered to be a large abdominal muscle?
The lateral abdominis
Which of the following muscles is not strengthened to any substantial degree by sit-ups?
The quadratus lumborum
Which of the following muscles can perform inversion of the foot when concentrically contracting?
Tibialis anterior
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the diaphragm muscle?
all are correct
The push-up and the bench press are similar in that they both strengthen the _____.
all of the answers are correct
The dead lift strengthens the knee extensors through _____.
eccentric contractions during the lowering phase
Except for the glenohumeral joint, the acetabular femoral joint is the least mobile joint of the body.
false
Hip flexion refers to the movement of the femur in the frontal plane laterally to the side away from the midline.
false
Immediately prior to and during normal toe-off, the foot should be in pronation and the leg should be in external rotation.
false
The horizontal indentations that transect the rectus abdominis muscle, giving it a segmented appearance, are the linea alba.
false
The human wrist and hand have more than 30 muscles, of which 11 are intrinsic muscles.
false
The iliofemoral, or Y, ligament is located posteriorly and prevents hyperextension.
false
The lateral collateral ligament is more frequently injured than other knee joint ligaments.
false
The lateral collateral ligament originates on the lateral femoral condyle distally to the popliteus muscle origin and inserts on the fibular head.
false
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 profundus muscle
The anterior interosseous nerve that branches from the median nerve innervates the _____.
flexor pollicis longus muscle
The ____ phase is used to bring about negative acceleration in a limb after release of a sport object during a ballistic skill.
follow through
Proximal interphalangeal joint motion occurs about the _____ axis.
frontal
The pes anserinus tendinous expansion comprises the _____.
gracilis, sartorius, and semitendinosus
The squat and the dead lift are similar in that they both strengthen the _____.
hip extensors
The origin of the tensor fasciae latae muscle is the anterior _____ and the surface of the ilium just below the crest.
iliac crest
The _____ muscle originates on the inner surface of the ilium and the lower borders of the transverse processes (L1-L5), sides of the bodies of the last thoracic vertebra (T12), lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5), intervertebral fibrocartilages, and base of the sacrum.
iliopsoas
Increased posterior concavity of the cervical spine is known as _____.
lordosis
The _____ phase includes the action part of the skill or the release of the sport object.
movement
The ____ phase starts after follow through to prepare the athlete for the next movement or action.
recovery
Agonist muscles during hip extension include all of the following except the:
sartorius muscle.
The extensor digiti minimi muscle is innervated by the radial nerve, posterior interosseous branch (C6-C8).
true
The extensor digitorum muscle, also known as the extensor digitorum communis, is the only muscle involved in extension of all four fingers.
true
The extensor hallucis longus muscle can perform weak inversion of the foot.
true
The femoral nerve arises from the posterior division of the lumbar plexus and innervates the anterior muscles of the thigh.
true
The fibula is not part of the ginglymus articulation of the knee joint.
true
The flexor digitorum superficialis and the flexor digitorum profundus are finger flexors, and the flexor pollicis longus is a thumb flexor.
true
The flexor hallucis longus muscle is innervated by the tibial nerve (L5, S1, S2).
true
To stretch the flexor carpi ulnaris, the elbow must be fully extended with the forearm supinated while a partner passively extends and abducts the wrist.
true
Toe flexion is movement of toes toward the plantar surface of the foot.
true
When determining appropriate conditioning exercises, one should consider the open versus closed kinetic chain demands of the activity through analysis of skilled movements.
true
Wrist joint actions include flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.
true
A gamekeeper's or skier's thumb is a common injury that involves a sprain of the _____ of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint and may require surgery when severely sprained.
unlar collateral ligament
Which of the following is not considered to be one of the quadriceps muscle group?
vastus medius
The flexor hallucis longus performs which of the following actions?
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is the primary function of the extensor digiti minimi muscle?
Extension of the little finger at the metacarpophalangeal joint
The external oblique abdominal muscle inserts on the _____.
anterior half of crest of ilium, inguinal ligament, crest of pubis, and fascia of rectus abdominis at the lower front
The internal oblique abdominal muscle inserts on the _____.
costal cartilage of the 8th, 9th, and 10th ribs and the linea alba
Which of the following is not correct regarding menisci in the knee joint?
decreases stability
All of the flexor tendons except for the flexor carpi ulnaris pass through the carpal tunnel, along with the median nerve.
false
During the "follow-through" phase, velocity of the moving body segment progressively decreases over a wide range of motion, which is usually attributable to high concentric activity in muscles.
false
Each finger has three interphalangeal joints, whereas the thumb has only two.
false
Triceps surae refers to the _____.
gastrocnemius and soleus
Tears in menisci can occur due to both compression and shear forces during rotation while flexing or extending during quick directional changes in running.
true
The Q angle is usually _____ or less for males and _____ or less for females.
15;20
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 adduction
Which of the following muscles does not perform plantar flexion?
Peroneus tertius
Which of the following is important in extension of the thigh with external rotation?
The gluteus maximus muscle
Which of the following is considered to be an agonist muscle during hip abduction?
The gluteus medius muscle
Which of the following muscles is not eccentrically active during the lowering phase of a dead lift exercise?
The iliopsoas
Of the four abdominal muscles, which is not a prime mover in lateral pelvic rotation from a hanging overhead by the hands position?
The transverse abdominis
Which of the following is not an agonist muscle of shoulder flexion when performing the "alternating prone extension" exercise?
The triceps brachii
Agonist muscles during hip flexion include all of the following except the:
adductor magnus muscle.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the abdominal muscles?
both are correct
The flexor digitorum superficialis muscle performs its action in the frontal plane.
false
The flexor pollicis longus muscle may be palpated on the posterior surface of the thumb.
false
The gluteus maximus muscle is stretched in the supine position with full hip flexion to the ipsilateral axilla and then to the contralateral axilla with the knee in _____.
flexion
All of the following are key bony landmarks for knee joint actions except:
gerdys condyle
Which of the following is not considered very important in skillful performance of physical activity and body maintenance from a kinesiological perspective?
power
The _____ process can be palpated on the posterior surface of the spine when it is flexed.
spinous
A sideward deviation of the spine is known as scoliosis.
true
A substantial number of low back problems are caused by improper use of the back over time.
true
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.
true
In the context of wrist and hand movements, ulnar flexion refers to the movement of the little finger side of the hand toward the medial aspect or ulnar side of the forearm.
true
Which of the following muscles can perform knee flexion when concentrically contracting?
Gastrocnemius
Which of the following muscles may be palpated on the upper one-half of the posterior aspect of the lower leg?
Gastrocnemius
Which of the following statements is not true regarding the "preparatory phase" of sports skills?
Is generally not the most critical phase in leading toward the desired result of an activity
Which of the following statements is true about the biceps femoris muscle?
It is best developed through hamstring curls or leg curls.
Which of the following muscles has its insertion on the base of the 5thmetatarsal?
Peroneus tertius
Which of the following is not true regarding the hamstring muscle group?
Provides static stability to the knee joint
Which of the following muscles only performs plantar flexion?
Soleus
Which of the following is not correct regarding the knee joint proper?
Sometimes referred to as a trochoginglymus joint because of internal and external rotation occurring when in full extension
Which of the following muscles would not be concentrically active when attempting to place the right ear on the right shoulder while lying on the left side?
The left sternocleidomastoid
Reduction of the spine is defined as a return movement from lateral flexion to a neutral position.
true
Spinal flexion is defined as anterior movement of the spine where the head moves toward the chest and the thorax moves toward the pelvis.
true
Which of the following is not true regarding the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and vastus lateralis?
All are superficial and palpable, except the vastus medialis.
Which of the following statements is not true regarding the "kinetic chain concept"?
A system can be both open and closed simultaneously.
The femoral nerve innervates all of the following muscles except:
biceps femoris.
The _____ vertebrae serve as a link between the thoracic spine-rib cage and the head.
cervical
Nearly all movement of the spinal column takes place within the two supportive structures known as the _____ and _____ regions.
cervical; lumbar
The gluteus maximus muscle originates on the posterior one-fourth of the crest of the ilium, posterior surface of the sacrum and _____ near the ilium, and fascia of the lumbar area.
coccyx
The abdominal curl-up strengthens the abdominal muscles through _____.
eccentric contractions during the return to the starting position
The primary movers in cervical spine extension (against resistance) are the:
erector spinae.
Extreme _____ of the spine would be prevented in part by the spinous processes.
extension
The rectus femoris is more powerful in extending the knee when the hip is in _____.
extension
Which of the following actions is performed during the arm pull/leg push phase of the rowing exercise?
extension
Which of the following joint motions is caused during the lifting phase of the squat?
extension
All of the erector spinae muscles run horizontally parallel to the spinal column.
false
An ankle sprain is a common injury that involves the stretching or tearing of one or more tendons.
false
Both the tibialis posterior muscle and the flexor digitorum longus muscle are innervated by the tibial nerve (S1, S2).
false
During both walking and running, there is a point where neither foot is touching the ground.
false
During the return phase of rowing exercise, the wrist and hand joints perform extension.
false
Hitting the "funny bone" and experiencing a painful tingling sensation is actually a contusion to the humeral nerve.
false
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.
false
In the context of wrist and hand movements, radial flexion refers to the movement of the thumb side of the hand toward the medial aspect or radial side of the forearm.
false
Inversion is turning the ankle and foot outward away from the midline of the body where the weight is on the medial edge of foot.
false
It is not necessary to analyze each individual's exercise and skill technique in order to specifically design an exercise program to meet his/her needs.
false
Kyphosis is increased posterior concavity of the thoracic curve of the vertebral column.
false
Most of the movement that occurs in the spinal column occurs in the cervical and the thoracic regions of the spine.
false
Most physical activity, particularly those that involve the lower extremity, requires multiple joint activities involving single muscle groups.
false
Muscles are usually grouped together according to their eccentric function.
false
Muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility are general body characteristics that are not specific to each body area and muscle group.
false
Sit-ups are an excellent exercise for strengthening the erector spinae muscles.
false
Six pairs of ribs attach directly to the sternum via a separate costal cartilage.
false
The abdominal curl-up does not strengthen the internal and external oblique abdominals unless trunk rotation is included.
false
The acetabular femoral joint is reinforced by an extremely weak ligamentous capsule and the stability of this joint is attributed to the surrounding musculature.
false
The acetabulum inserts onto the femoral head to form the acetabular femoral joint.
false
The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are located on the outermost anterior and posterior surfaces of the knee joint.
false
The cuboid bone is located medially with respect to the navicular bone.
false
The diaphragm depresses and draws the central tendon forward during exhalation.
false
The extensor carpi radialis longus muscle can perform weak extension of the elbow during a concentric contraction.
false
The extensor digitorum longus muscle in innervated by the tibial nerve (L5, S1, S2).
false
The femoral condyles articulate with the fibular condyles during flexion of the knee.
false
The hamstring muscles function as a decelerator of the knee when decreasing speed to change direction and especially when landing from a jump.
false
The medial malleolus is an anatomical landmark located on the fibula.
false
The muscles of the wrist and hand are all innervated from the radial and median nerves of the brachial plexus.
false
The patella is classified as an "irregular" bone because it is imbedded in the patellar tendon.
false
The popliteus muscle originates on the medial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle.
false
The posterior portion of the trunk contains the abdominal muscles.
false
The quadriceps muscle group functions as a decelerator to knee joint flexion in weight-bearing movements by contracting concentrically to prevent too rapid of a downward movement.
false
The quadriceps muscles perform eccentric contractions during accelerating actions.
false
The semimembranosus muscle inserts anteromedially on the medial tibial condyle.
false
The semitendinosus muscle is located laterally and internally rotates the knee.
false
The spinous processes are located anterior with respect to the vertebral bodies.
false
The structural instability of the acetabular femoral joint makes it susceptible to subluxations and dislocations.
false
The teres ligament is located anteromedially and inferiorly and slightly limits adduction.
false
The tibial nerve innervates both the gracilis and the biceps femoris muscles.
false
The vertebral column has 32 pairs of spinal nerves.
false
When performing a "squat" exercise, the hip is extended during the lowering phase.
false
The movement that occurs between the superior and inferior articular processes of the vertebral facet joints is characterized as _____.
gliding
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.
gluteus medius muscle
The _____ vertebrae serve as a link between the pelvic girdle and the thoracic spine rib cage.
lumbar
Which of the following is the origin of the palmaris longus muscle?
medial epicondyle of the humerous
Which of the following is the origin of the flexor carpi radialis muscle?
medial epicondyle of the humerus
The only uniarticular knee flexor is the _____.
popliteus
The ____ phase is often referred to as the cocking phase and is considered the most important phase for successful skill performance.
preparatory
Which of the following is the origin of the flexor digitorum profundus muscle?
proximal three-fourths of the anterior and medial ulna
An example of elbow joint extension against resistance occurs in this exercise:
push up
The tibial division of the sciatic nerve innervates all of the following muscles except:
sartorius.
The insertion of the _____ muscle is on the posteromedial surface of the medial tibial condyle.
semimembranosus
Which of the following muscles has its insertion on the posterior surface of the calcaneus?
soleus
From the medial to the lateral, the erector spinae muscles are the _____.
spinalis, longissimus, and iliocostalis
All of the following are open chain exercises except for the _____.
squat
The _____ phase allows the performer to assume as comfortable body position with joint angles set to place muscle groups on optimum stretch.
stance
The correct order of skill analysis phases is:
stance, preparatory, movement, follow-through, recovery
The insertion of the rectus femoris muscle is on the _____ aspect of the patella and patellar tendon to the tibial tuberosity.
superior
The vastus lateralis provides a(n) _____ pull on the patella when contracting concentrically.
superolateral
The vastus medialis provides a(n) _____ pull on the patella when contracting concentrically.
superomedial
Muscles that flex the knee include all of the following except:
tensor fascia latae.
Which of the following muscles is not strengthened to any substantial degree by abdominal curl-ups without rotation to the right and the left?
the erector spinae
Which of the following muscles performs adduction of the wrist?
the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle
Which of the following muscles performs flexion of the thumb?
the flexor pollicis longus muscle
Which of the following muscles does not perform hip extension during the lifting phase of the "squat" exercise?
the rectus femoris
During the lowering phase of a "dead lift" exercise, the agonist muscles of the knee include all of the following except:
the semimembranosus.
During the lifting phase of a "dead lift" exercise, the agonist muscles of the hip include all of the following except:
the vastus medialis.
The trunk is composed of the _____.
thoracic spine, rib cage, and pelvic girdle
The most prominent tendon crossing the ankle anteromedially and the easiest to palpate is the _____.
tibialis anterior
The "Tom, Dick, and Harry" phrase refers to the _____, respectively.
tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus
The tibia bears the majority of the weight as compared to the fibula.
treu
(start chapter 8) The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint that consists of the head of the femur connecting with the acetabulum of the pelvic girdle.
true
All the three vasti muscles of the quadriceps originate on the proximal femur and insert on the patellar superior pole.
true
Anteriorly, the pelvic bones are joined to form the symphysis pubis, an amphiarthrodial joint.
true
Articular cartilage is located on the surfaces of both the femur and tibia.
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.
true
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which there is an increased pressure in the carpal tunnel, which interferes with the normal function of the median nerve.
true
Compared to an untrained person, a well-trained person will see relatively minor improvements in the amount of weight that can be lifted over the same period of time.
true
Distally, the patella serves as a major bony landmark to which all four quadriceps muscles attach and ultimately insert on the tibial tuberosity via the patella tendon.
true
Dorsiflexion is the dorsal aspect of the foot moving toward the anterior tibia.
true
During the arm pull/leg push phase of the rowing exercise, the shoulder joint performs extension.
true
During the return phase of rowing exercise, the hip joint performs flexion.
true
Each thoracic vertebrae has one pair of ribs that attaches to it laterally.
true
Each toe has three interphalangeal joints, except for the great toe, which has only two.
true
Each toe has three phalanxes, except for the great toe, which has only two.
true
Eccentric actions occur when muscles lengthen under tension to control the joints moving with gravity.
true
For the pelvis to rotate in any direction, movement must occur in either the right hip, the left hip, the lumbar spine, or a combination of these locations.
true
Functions of the abdominal muscles include assisting in spinal stabilization and respiration.
true
Functions of the acetabular femoral joint include weight bearing and locomotion.
true
Generally, a high rate of acceleration during the movement phase of a sports skill will result in a greater length and importance of the follow-though phase.
true
Generally, the hip joint can be abducted in the range of 0 to 35 degrees.
true
Heel-strike normally occurs by landing on the heel with the foot in supination and the leg in external rotation.
true
In the context of wrist and hand movements, dorsiflexion refers to the movement of the back of the hand and/or the phalanges toward the posterior or dorsal aspect of the forearm
true
Increased pressure on the spinal nerves may result from a herniated lumbar disc and may result in radiating pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness in the lower extremity.
true
Motions of the metatarsophalangeal joints of toes include flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.
true
Movements involving "Closed Kinetic Chain" are considered to be very functional, particularly for the lower extremities.
true
Muscles generally function in paired opposition to an antagonistic group.
true
Muscles may shorten or lengthen in the absence of a contraction through passive movement caused by other contracting muscles.
true
Overload may be modified by changing frequency, intensity, and/or duration.
true
Pronation is a combination of ankle dorsiflexion, subtalar eversion, and forefoot abduction.
true
Severe injuries at the tibiofibular joint can involve the posterior tibiofibular ligament, interosseus ligament, and interosseus membrane.
true
The "Kinetic Chain Concept" indicates that our extremities consist of several bony segments linked by a series of joints.
true
The "SAID Principle" is applicable in every form of muscle training as well as to the systems of body.
true
The ankle and foot joints are composed of 26 bones in each foot.
true
The biceps femoris muscle inserts primarily on the head of the fibula.
true
The body will gradually, over time, attempt to adapt very specifically to the various stresses and overloads to which it is subjected.
true
The dead lift is a closed kinetic chain exercise.
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 and eversion actions.
true
The erector spinae iliocostalis muscles are considered to be agonist muscles during extension of the spine.
true
The extensor carpi ulnaris muscle and the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle are the only muscles involved in ulnar deviation.
true
The extensors of the wrist include, from lateral to medial, the extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, and extensor carpi ulnaris.
true
The fingers can only flex and extend, except at the metacarpophalangeal joints, where abduction and adduction are controlled by the intrinsic hand muscles.
true
The flexor pollicis longus muscle inserts on the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb on the palmar surface.
true
The gastrocnemius and the soleus are strengthened in the lowering phase of the squat due to their eccentric contractions.
true
The gastrocnemius muscle is innervated by the tibial nerve (S1, S2).
true
The iliotibial tract of the tensor fasciae latae muscle inserts on Gerdy's tubercle.
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.
true
The linea alba runs vertically from the xiphoid process through the umbilicus to the pubis and divides the rectus abdominis muscle.
true
The location of the erector spinae muscles enables them to extend the spine and assist in rotation and lateral flexion.
true
The medial collateral ligament originates on the medial aspect of the upper medial femoral condyle and inserts on the medial tibial surface.
true
The most common type of ankle sprain results from excessive inversion that causes damage to the anterior talofibular ligament.
true
The normal curves of the cervical and lumbar portions of the spine are lordotic.
true
The obturator nerve arises from the anterior division of the lumbar plexus and provides innervation to the hip adductors.
true
The obturator nerve innervates both the adductor longus and the gracilis muscles.
true
The only muscle involved in extending all of the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the four lesser toes is the extensor digitorum longus.
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.
true
The pelvic girdle consists of a right and left pelvic bone joined together posteriorly by the sacrum.
true
The pelvic girdle rotates as a unit due to movement occurring in the hip and the lumbar spine.
true
The pubofemoral ligament is located anteromedially and inferiorly and limits excessive extension and abduction.
true
The rectus abdominis muscle can control the tilt of the pelvis when contracting.
true
The rowing exercise is a closed kinetic chain exercise.
true
The sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles all insert just below the medial condyle on the upper anteromedial tibial surface.
true
The sartorius, the gracilis, and the semitendinosus muscles insert on the anterior medial surface of the tibia just below the condyle.
true
The sciatic nerve tibial division innervates both the semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles.
true
The semimembranosus muscle is located posteromedially and internally rotates the knee.
true
The soleus muscle can perform muscular actions only in the sagittal plane.
true
The three wrist flexors, from medial to lateral, are the flexor carpi ulnaris, palmaris longus, and flexor carpi radialis
true
The tibialis anterior muscle performs dorsiflexion of the ankle in the sagittal plane.
true
The ulnar nerve provides sensation to the ulnar side of the hand, the ulnar half of the ring finger, and the entire little finger.
true
The vertebrae increase in size from the cervical to the lumbar region because the lower back supports more weight.
true
The vertebral column has 24 articulating vertebrae.
true
The wrist flexor muscles have their origin on the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
true
Which of the following joint motions is caused during the lowering phase of the squat?
Dorsiflexion
Which of the following muscles has its insertion on the base of the distal phalanx of each of the four lesser toes?
Flexor digitorum longus
Which of the following muscles can perform flexion of the great toe when concentrically contracting?
Flexor hallucis longus
Which of the following muscles does not perform eversion of the foot?
Flexor hallucis longus
Which of the following is the correct order starting from the most posterior aspect of the distal lower leg/ankle and moving medially?
Flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus, tibialis posterior
Which of the following statements is not valid regarding an "open kinetic chain"?
It requires the movement of other joints in the extremity.
Which of the following is true regarding the medial collateral ligament?
Maintains medial stability by resisting valgus forces or preventing the knee from being abducted
Which of the following statements is not true regarding "shin splints"?
May be partially prevented by stretching the plantar extensors
Which of the following is not true regarding strength and endurance being essential for maintenance of patellofemoral stability?
Strength and flexibility are not often a problem with the muscles of the knee joint.
Which of the following muscles performs actions in the frontal plane?
The abductor pollicis longus muscle
Which of the following is the insertion of the flexor digitorum profundus muscle?
The base of the distal phalanges of the four fingers
Which of the following is the insertion of the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle?
The base of the fifth metacarpal on the dorsal surface
Which of the following is the insertion of the extensor carpi radialis longus muscle?
The base of the second metacarpal on the dorsal surface
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the lifting phase of the chest press?
The elbow performs extension.
Which of the following muscles would be the most effective in performing anterior pelvic rotation?
The erector spinae
Which of the following muscles performs abduction of the wrist?
The extensor carpi radialis longus muscle
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 extensor carpi radialis longus muscle
Which of the following muscles inserts on the four tendons to bases of middle and distal phalanges of the four fingers on the dorsal surface?
The extensor digitorum muscle
Which of the following muscles originates on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus?
The extensor digitorum muscle
Which of the following is the only muscle that flexes the finger distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) joints?
The flexor digitorum profundus muscle
Which of the following is not an agonist muscle of trunk extension when performing the "alternating prone extension" exercise?
The gluteus maximus
Which of the following statements is not true regarding the tibiofibular joint?
The interosseus membrane is located around the tibial and fibular shafts to provide support.
When performing the up portion of the sit-up with rotation to the left, which of the following muscles are utilized the most?
The left internal oblique abdominal and the right external oblique abdominal
Which of the following statements is correct regarding trunk movement at the lumbar spine?
The lumbar spine extends 20 to 30 degrees
In performing lateral flexion against gravity such as in a lateral sit-up, which of the following muscles would be the least effective?
The rectus abdominis
Which of the following muscles is best stretched in a side-lying position by having a partner take the knee into full flexion and simultaneously take the hip into extension?
The rectus femoris muscle
In the context of the pelvic girdle motions, which of the following statements is true of the right lateral pelvic rotation?
The right pelvis moves inferiorly in relation to the left pelvis in the frontal plane.
Which of the following muscles contracts concentrically to cause extension of the head, right cervical rotation, and right cervical lateral flexion?
The right splenius capitis
Which of the following muscles contracts concentrically to cause cervical flexion, left cervical rotation, and right cervical lateral flexion?
The right sternocleidomastoid
Which of the following muscles is a two-joint muscle, effective as a hip flexor or as a knee flexor, and is sometimes referred to as the tailor's muscle?
The sartorius muscle
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 semimembranosus muscle
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the lowering phase of the barbell press?
The shoulder girdle performs eccentric downward rotation.
Which of the following statements is not true regarding the abdominal curl-up exercise?
The strength of the erector spinae muscles are benefited significantly through this exercise.
Which of the following is not an agonist muscle of hip extension when performing the "alternating prone extension" exercise?
The vastus medialis
Which of the following statements is true regarding the action of the quadriceps muscle group during squatting?
When the descent is at the same speed as gravity, no muscular control is exerted.
Which of the following is not an action of the pectineus muscle?
abduction of the hip
The origin of the rectus femoris muscle is the anterior inferior iliac spine of the ilium and the groove above the _____.
acetabulum
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 _____.
adduction of the hip
In basketball and soccer, injury to the _____ occurs much more commonly to females than to males.
anterior cruciate ligament
The most common serious knee ligament injury involves the _____.
anterior cruciate ligament
The iliopsoas muscle is located _____ and performs _____ of the hip.
anteriorly; flexion
The pectineus muscle is located _____ and performs _____ of the hip.
anteriorly; flexion
The insertion of the tensor fasciae latae muscle is one-fourth of the way down the thigh into the iliotibial tract, which in turn inserts onto Gerdy's tubercle of the _____ tibial condyle.
anterolateral
Which of the following muscles externally rotates the knee?
Biceps femoris
Which of the following is not true regarding the bursae of the knee?
Bursae are composed mainly of fatty tissue.
Most of the rotation within the cervical region occurs in the joint between _____.
C1 and C2
Which of the following is correct regarding the patellofemoral joint?
Classified as an arthrodial type joint
Which of the following is not true regarding the quadriceps muscle group?
Covered by the vastus fascia
Which of the following muscles internally rotates the knee?
Semimembranosus
Which of the following is not considered to be a muscular compartment of the lower leg?
Medial compartment
Which of the following muscles has its origin on the distal third of the anterior fibula?
Peroneus tertius
Which of the following muscles is included in the anterior compartment?
Peroneus tertius
Which of the following muscles is innervated by the deep peroneal nerve (L4, L5, S1)?
Peroneus tertius
Which of the following is not true with respect to the synovial cavity?
Provides the knee with stability