Clinical Evaluations
Lower Extremity
Anatomical directions
100

What is the purpose of H.O.P.S.? 

Keep a routine and have a process for any evaluation 

100

Where is the joint line and what is the cartilage called that cushions the knee? 

Meniscus
100

What does inferior and superior mean? 

Superior = above 

Inferior = below 

200

Name the meaning of each letter of H.O.P.S

H = history

O = observation

P = palpation

S = special tests 

200

Name the three hamstring muscles.

Semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris.

200
What does distal and proximal mean? Give an example.

Distal = further away from the trunk 

Proximal = closer towards the trunk

300

What step of the evaluation process do you touch the patient? 

3rd, history. 

300

Name each of the bones of the lower leg and foot.

Tibia, fibula, talus, metatarsals, phalanges

300

What is the deepest quad muscle? 

Vastus Intermedius 

400

How long do you keep documentation for a patient?

6 years.

400

Name the three lateral ankle ligaments and four knee ligaments.

Ankle = anterior talofibular lig., posterior talofibular lig., calcaneofibular lig.

Knee = MCL, LCL, PCL, ACL

400

Name the three body planes and demonstrate them.  

Sagittal, transverse, coronal. 

500
If you communicate an individual's health with an individual who is not their health care provider, what law does it violate? 

HIPPA

500
What is the action of the hamstrings and quads. 
Hamstring = knee flexion, hip extension 


Quads = knee extension, hip flexion

500

Give an example of an activity of the Sagittal body plane. 

Running
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