Level 1
How many degrees of freedom does the hip joint have?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
C. Three
What is the normal ROM for elbow flexion?
A. 0-120 degrees
B. 0-135 degrees
C. 0-150 degrees
D. 0-170 degrees
C. 0-150 degrees
What is the term for a muscle’s ability to respond to a stimulus?
A. Contractility
B. Extensibility
C. Irritability
D. Elasticity
C. Irritability
What type of end feel is associated with pain and no true resistance?
A. Hard end feel
B. Firm end feel
C. Empty end feel
D. Soft end feel
C. Empty end feel
Which term describes the motion of closing the jaw?
A. Depression
B. Elevation
C. Retraction
D. Protraction
B. Elevation
Which ribs are considered “floating ribs”?
A. Ribs 1-7
B. Ribs 9 and 10
C. Ribs 11 and 12
D. Ribs 8-10
C. Ribs 11 and 12
What is the biomechanical function of the patella?
A. Increase the quads mechanical advantage
B. Stabilize the knee joint
C. Protect the tibial plateau
D. Provides attachment for the ACL
A. Increase the quads mechanical advantage
When measuring ankle plantarflexion, where should the moving arm of the goniometer be aligned?
A. Parallel to the lateral midline of the fifth metatarsal
B. Lateral malleolus
C. Aligned with head of fibula
D. Aligned with third metatarsal
A. Parallel to the lateral midline of the fifth metatarsal
Majority of cervical spine rotation occurs at which motion segment?
A. C0-C1
B. C1-C2
C. C2-C3
D. C5-C6
B. C1-C2
What are the primary muscles for shoulder extension?
A. Anterior deltoid, pec major
B. Poster deltoid, lats, teres major
C. Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor
D. Trapezius, rhomboids
B. Posterior deltoid, lats, teres major
What type of grip is used when picking up a glass?
A. Hook
B. Cylindrical
C. Pinch
D. Spherical
B. Cylindrical
Which ligament is stretched with a genu valgus alignment?
A. ACL
B. PCL
C. MCL
D. LCL
C. MCL
Which muscles are agonists for ankle eversion?
A. Tibialis anterior and posterior
B. Fibularis longus and brevis
C. Soleus and gastrocnemius
D. Extensor digitorum and extensor hallucis longus
B. Fibularis longus and brevis
Which region of the spine is most mobile?
A. Cervical
B. Thoracic
C. Lumbar
D. Sacral
A. Cervical
Which ligament prevents the tibia from anterior displacement?
A. MCL
B. PCL
C. LCL
D. ACL
D. ACL
Which exercise is an example of eccentric hamstring strengthening?
A. Supine bridging
B. Side-lying knee flexion
C. Standing, slowly lowering leg from knee flexion
D. Prone knee curls
C. Standing, slowly lowering leg from knee flexion
Which structure connects bone to bone?
A. Tendon
B. Ligament
C. Fascia
D. Cartilage
B. Ligament
Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?
A. Phrenic nerve
B. Accessory nerve
C. Radial nerve
D. Sciatic nerve
A. Phrenic nerve
Tightness in which muscle group can cause the limb to cross in front during the swing phase of gait?
A. Hip abductors
B. Hip adductors
C. Hip extensors
D. Hip flexors
B. Hip adductors
During a push up, what type of elbow contraction occurs as arms straighten?
A. Concentric extension
B. Eccentric extension
C. Isometric extension
D. Concentric flexion
A. Concentric extension
What occurs during an eccentric contraction?
A. Muscle shortens while contracting
B. Muscle lengthens while contracting
C. Muscle stays the same length
D. Muscle relaxes completely
B. Muscle lengthens while contracting
During the screw home mechanism of knee extension, what motion occurs at the tibia?
A. Medial rotation
B. Lateral rotation
C. Anterior glide
D. Posterior glide
B. Lateral rotation
Which nerve innervates the posterior forearm muscles?
A. Median nerve
B. Ulnar nerve
C. Radial nerve
D. Musculocutaneous nerve
C. Radial nerve
What is the clinical term for a flattened longitudinal arch of the foot?
A. Pes planus
B. Pes cavus
C. Hallux valgus
D. Claw foot
A. Pes planus
Which muscles create a posterior pelvic tilt force couple?
A. Iliopsoas and rectus femoris
B. Hamstring and gluteus maximus
C. Abdominals and gluteus maximus
D. Quadriceps and IT band