Anatomy in Action
What bone is also known as the collarbone?
What is a Clavicle?
What type of injury is commonly known as a “rolled ankle”?
What is an Ankle sprain?
What does “RICE” stand for in basic injury treatment?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
True or False: Walking is considered a weight-bearing exercise.
True
What is the most important macronutrient for building muscle?
Protein
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
What is the Gluteus maximus?
What do athletes often pull when they overstretch the muscles in the back of their thigh?
What is a hamstring?
What simple tool do PTs often use to help patients walk after leg injuries?
Crutches
What simple bodyweight exercise works your chest and arms when you push off the floor?
Push Up
Which vitamin is produced naturally when the skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What’s the common name for pain in the front of the lower leg, often from running?
What are shin splints?
What stretchy bands are often used in PT to build strength?
Resistance bands
What type of exercise uses your own body weight, like push-ups, squats, and lunges?
Calisthenics
What nutrient is the body’s main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What muscle do you strengthen when doing a bicep curl?
What is the Biceps brachii?
What’s the injury called when the shoulder pops out of place?
What is a Shoulder dislocation?
What type of tape do PTs sometimes use on joints and muscles to support movement during sports?
Kinesiology tape / KT tape
What is the term for stretching a muscle while moving, often used as a warm-up before exercise?
Dynamic stretching
What is the scientific term for the body’s “internal clock” that regulates sleep and wake cycles?
Circadian rhythm
What bone do physical therapists often check after a fall on the hip?
What is the femur?
What’s the most common knee ligament injury in sports that often requires surgery?
What is an ACL tear? (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)
What common household item can double as a simple tool for icing an injury?
Ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables
What principle says you must challenge your muscles with heavier weight or more reps to get stronger?
Progressive overload
Which type of fat is considered the healthiest for heart health and is found in foods like olive oil and avocados?
Monounsaturated fat