KPE 376 Quiz 5
Which of the following is not true regarding the hamstring muscle group? A. Responsible for knee flexion B. Provides static stability to the knee joint C. Located in posterior compartment of thigh D. Consists of 3 separate muscles
B. Provides static stability to the knee joint
Which of the following is not considered to be one of the quadriceps muscle group? A. Vastus intermedius B. Vastus medius C. Rectus femoris D. Vastus lateralis
B. Vastus medius
The most prominent tendon crossing the ankle anteromedially and the easiest to palpate is the _____. A. peroneus tertius B. extensor digitorum longus C. extensor hallucis longus D. tibialis anterior
B. extensor digitorum longus
Which of the following muscles externally rotates the knee? A. Semimembranosus B. Biceps femoris C. Semitendinosus D. Vastus lateralis
B. Biceps femoris
Which of the following muscles does not perform eversion of the foot? A. Peroneus longus B. Peroneus tertius C. Flexor hallucis longus D. Peroneus brevis
C. Flexor hallucis longus
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. A. True B. False
A. True
The sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus all insert just below the medial condyle on upper anteromedial tibial surface. A. True B. False
A. True
The semimembranosus is located posteromedially and internally rotates the knee. A. True B. False
A. True
The soleus can perform muscular actions only in the sagittal plane. A. True B. False
A. True
The tibia bears the majority of the weight as compared to the fibula. A. True B. False
A. True
Toe flexion is movement of toes toward plantar surface of the foot. A. True B. False
A. True
Which of the following muscles may be palpated on the upper one-half of the posterior aspect of the lower leg? A. Soleus B. Tibialis anterior C. Flexor digitorum longus D. Gastrocnemius
D. Gastrocnemius
The most common serious knee ligament injury involves the _____. A. medial collateral ligament B. lateral collateral ligament C. anterior cruciate ligament D. posterior cruciate ligament
C. anterior cruciate ligament
The rectus femoris is more powerful in extending the knee when the hip is in _____. A. internal rotation B. external rotation C. flexion D. extension
D. extension
Tom Brady threw for 280 yards and 4 TD's vs the 49ers on 11/20/16. A. True B. False
A. True
During both walking and running there is a point where neither foot is touching the ground. A. True B. False
B. False
Which of the following is not true regarding the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis? A. All are superficial and palpable except vastus medialis B. All attach to the patella then to tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon C. Power may be measured by the vertical jump test D. Generally desired to be 25% to 33% stronger than hamstring group
A. All are superficial and palpable except vastus medialis
Which of the following muscles can perform flexion of the four lesser toes when concentrically contracting? A. Flexor digitorum longus B. Tibialis anterior C. Soleus D. Gastrocnemius
A. Flexor digitorum longus
Which of the following muscles only performs plantar flexion? A. Gastrocnemius B. Soleus C. Flexor digitorum longus D. Tibialis anterior
A. Gastrocnemius
The flexor hallucis longus performs which of the following actions? A. Great toe flexion B. Transverse tarsal and subtalar inversion C. Ankle plantar flexion D. All of the above
A. Great toe flexion
Which of the following statements is not true regarding "shin splints?" A. May be partially prevented by stretching plantar extensors B. Most often involves tibialis posterior, medial soleus, or anterior tibialis C. Not a specific diagnosis D. Attributed to a number of different specific musculotendinous injuries
A. May be partially prevented by stretching plantar extensors
Which of the following muscles has its insertion on the posterior surface of the calcaneus? A. Soleus B. Tibialis anterior C. Flexor digitorum longus D. Tibialis posterior
A. Soleus
Muscles that flex the knee include all of the following except: A. Tensor fascia latae B. Biceps femoris C. Sartorius D. Gracilis
A. Tensor fascia latae
All three of the vasti muscles of quadriceps originate on proximal femur and insert on patellar superior pole. A. True B. False
A. True
Articular cartilage is located on the surfaces of both the femur and tibia. A. True B. False
A. 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. A. True B. False
A. True
Dorsiflexion is the dorsal aspect of the foot moving toward the anterior tibia. A. True B. False
A. True
Each toe has three phalanxes except for the great toe which has only two. A. True B. False
A. True
Motions of the toe metacarpophalangeal joints include flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction. A. True B. False
A. True
Pronation is a combination of ankle dorsiflexion, subtalar eversion, and forefoot abduction. A. True B. False
A. True
Tears in menisci can occur due both compression and shear forces during rotation while flexing or extending during quick directional changes in running. A. True B. False
A. True
The New England Patriots lead the AFC East with an 8-2 record. A. True B. False
A. True
The ankle and foot joints are composed of 26 bones in each foot. A. True B. False
A. True
The iliotibial tract of the tensor fasciae latae inserts on Gerdy's condyle. A. True B. False
A. True
The knee joint can extend to 180 degrees normally although some individuals can extend slightly further. A. True B. False
A. True
The knee joint is the largest joint in the body. A. True B. False
A. True
The lateral fibula serves as the attachment for knee joint structures but does not articulate with the femur or patella. A. True B. False
A. True
The medial collateral ligament originates on the medial aspect of upper medial femoral condyle and inserts on medial tibial surface. A. True B. False
A. True
The most common type of ankle sprain results from excessive inversion that causes damage to lateral structures. A. True B. False
A. True
The only muscle involved in extending all of the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the four lesser toes is the extensor digitorum longus. A. True B. False
A. True
The medial malleolus is an anatomical landmark located on the fibula. A. True B. False
B. False
The quadriceps muscles perform eccentric contractions during accelerating actions. A. True B. False
B. False
The semimembranosus inserts anteromedially on the medial tibial condyle. A. True B. False
B. False
Which of the following is not true regarding the quadriceps muscle group? A. Serve to extend the knee B. Located in anterior compartment of the thigh C. Covered by the vastus fascia D. Consists of 4 separate muscles
C. Covered by the vastus fascia
Which of the following is not correct regarding menisci in the knee joint? A. Deepens tibial fossa B. Forms cushions between bones C. Decreases stability D. Attached to tibia
C. Decreases stability
Which of the following muscles has its insertion on the base of the distal phalanx of each of the four lesser toes? A. Soleus B. Gastrocnemius C. Flexor digitorum longus D. Tibialis anterior
C. Flexor digitorum longus
Which of the following muscles can perform flexion of the great toe when concentrically contracting? A. Peroneus longus B. Peroneus brevis C. Flexor hallucis longus D. Peroneus tertius
C. Flexor hallucis longus
Which of the following muscles is included in the anterior compartment? A. Plantaris B. Flexor hallucis longus C. Peroneus tertius D. Popliteus
C. Peroneus tertius
Which of the following muscles internally rotates the knee? A. Tensor fascia latae B. Biceps femoris C. Semimembranosus D. Vastus medialis
C. Semimembranosus
Which of the following muscles can perform knee flexion when concentrically contracting? A. Soleus B. Tibialis anterior C. Flexor digitorum longus D. Gastrocnemius
D. Gastrocnemius
