Directional Terms & Planes of Motion
This term describes a higher position or toward the head
Superior
What is the name of the tissue that forms the outer surface of bones?
Periosteum
What are the 4 rotator cuff muscles?
Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis
This body system is responsible for protecting the body from infections and foreign invaders
This type of professional helps patients improve movement and manage pain through exercises and manual therapy
Physical Therapist
The wrist is _____ to the elbow
Distal
Which type of bone cell is responsible for breaking down bone tissue?
Osteoclasts
Which muscle is not part of the hamstring group?
a. Biceps femoris
b. Rectus femoris
c. Semimembranosus
d. Semitendinosus
b. Rectus femoris
What is the largest organ system in the body?
Integumentary system
CSCS stands for
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Walking is considered a movement in what plane?
Sagittal plane
What are the 2 main types of bone tissue?
Compact and cancellous (spongy)
A muscle antagonistic to the pectoralis major would be:
a. Biceps brachii
b. Pectoralis minor
c. Serratus anterior
d. Latissimus dorsi
d. Latissimus dorsi
This organ's primary function is to filter your blood, it also removes waste and balance our body's fluids
Kidney
What is the difference between osteoporosis and osteogenesis?
Osteoporosis: Reduction of bone density
Osteogenesis: New formation of bones
This abdominal muscle originates from the pubic symphysis
a. Rectus abdominis
b. External oblique
c. Internal oblique
d. Transversus abdominis
a. Rectus abdominis
What part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling voluntary movements?
Somatic nervous system
What year was the National Athletic Trainer's Association founded?
a. 1943
b. 1962
c. 1950
d. 1974
c. 1950
What is the name of the condition characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage, often leading to pain and stiffness
Osteoarthritis
All of these muscles insert onto the humerus except
a. Triceps brachii
b. Deltoid
c. Pectoralis major
d. Latissimus dorsi
a. Triceps brachii
This main artery carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body
Aorta
What professional organization do Physician Assistants belong to?
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)