Physio Detectives
Which is the largest nerve in the human body
Sciatic nerve
Which part of the heart acts as the natural pacemaker and initiates the heartbeat?
SA Node
Which principle states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions?
Pascal's Law
Which order Lever will known as "Lever of Power"?
Second Order Lever
Which receptor detects changes in arterial blood pressure?
Baroreceptors
What is tissue death with loss of blood supply is known as?
Infarction
A patient has difficulty extending the knee. Which major muscle group is likely affected ?
Quadriceps femoris
Which method uses steam under pressure for sterilization?
Autoclaving
Which ligament is the primary restraint against anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur at the knee joint?
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
During single-leg standing, which muscle group prevents the pelvis from dropping on the unsupported side?
Hip Abductors
What type of contraction occurs when a muscle produces force while lengthening?
Eccentric contraction
What is pus-filled localized infection called?
Abscess
Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
Frontal Plane
Which ion is mainly responsible for the depolarization phase of a neuronal action potential?
Sodium
What is the body's ability to resist infection called?
Immunity
Inability to perform rapid alternating movements smoothly and accurately, commonly seen in cerebellar dysfunction is known as
Dysdiadochokinesia
Which current is commonly used for denervated muscle stimulation?
Galvanic/Interrupted Direct current
A patient presents with wrist drop. Which nerve is most likely involved?
Radial Nerve
Which organism causes tetanus?
Clostridium tetani
Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder adduction and downward rotation of the scapula?
Rhomboid Major
What is the transfer of infection through contaminated objects called?
Fomite Transmission
Which postural abnormality is commonly associated with forward head and rounded shoulders?
Upper Crossed Syndrome
Which TENS mode combines high-frequency pulses within groups delivered at a low repetition rate, producing both sensory and motor stimulation?
Burst TENS
Which type of motivation comes from personal interest or enjoyment rather than external rewards?
Intrinsic Motivation
Which ultrasound frequency provides greater tissue penetration: 1 MHz or 3 MHz and why?
1Mhz