Kinesiology Concepts
True or False: A linear motion occurs when all parts of the object move at the same time, in the same direction, and travel the same distance
True
What tool is used to measure range of motion?
Goniometer
What is scapula dyskinesis?
Differences in positions and or motion of the two scapulae
Fill in the Blank: The _____ is the workhorse of the elbow.
Brachialis
Which digit is the most important digit in relationship with the other digits?
A. 1st
True or False: An open chain movement occurs when the proximal segment of the joint moves on a fixed distal segment, such as when a person rises from sitting to standing position with feet planted
False
Muscles located posterior to the axis are _____?
Extensors
How many degrees of freedom does the GH joint have?
3 degrees of freedom
True or False: The primary joint in the elbow complex for flexion and extension is the Humeroulnar Joint (ulnotochlear).
True
True or False: The thumb IP joint is structurally and functionally identical to the DIP joints of the fingers?
True
Who's center of gravity is more stable?
a) person standing
b)person crouching
c) baby crawling
c) baby crawling
What factors influence range of motion?
Client factors , psychological , environment , skeletal, methodological
What are the three synovial joints of the shoulder?
GH Joint (Glenohumeral)
AC Joint (Acromioclavicular)
Sternoclavicular Joint
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Which joint is NOT a true joint?
a. Posterior radioulnar joint
b. Middle radioulnar joint
c. Distal radioulnar joint
b. Middle radioulnar joint
What CMC joints are the least movable?
2nd and 3rd
The weight or resistance is situated in between the effort force and axis
a) first class lever
b) second class lever
c) third class lever
b) second class lever
True or False: A patient with fair muscle strength cannot perform light tasks with little or no resistance and with decreased endurance.
False
What are the 4 rotator cuff muscles?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What muscle is the primary pronator?
Pronator Quadratus
What body movement returns the thumb to the palm and what plane is it in?
Adduction/Sagittal Plane
When the angle is greater than 90 degrees, the force on the joint is one of _________, with the joint surfaces moving apart
a) compression
b) distraction
c) contraction
b) distraction
What is an end feel?
The subjective assessment of the quality of feel when slight pressure is applied at the end of a joints passive range of motion
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Name 3 or the 5 roles the scapula contributes to the function of the GH joint
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a result of pressure on the ________ nerve.
Median
Which deformity is a result of the intrinsic hand muscles or tearing of the volar plate?
a. Swan Neck Deformity
b. Boutonniere
c. Mallet finger
a. Swan Neck Deformity