Orthotics Mock Written Exam (Latest 2026-2027) –
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A single gait cycle is defined as the activity that occurs
from: - ANSWER-Heel strike on one side to heel strike on
the ipsilateral side
During which phase of gait are the hip extensors most
active? - ANSWER-Loading Response
Which muscle most closely duplicates the function of the
tibialis anterior? - ANSWER-Extensor Hallucis Longus
,Which of the following is often the result of an irregular
birth? - ANSWER-Multiple Sclerosis
A patient presents to your office with bossing of the right
posterior cranium and flattening on the left posterior
cranium. How would you classify this? - ANSWER-Left
posterior brachycephalic
Which type of scoliosis is most likely the result of a leg
length discrepancy? - ANSWER-Nonstructural scoliosis
What is the most appropriate for a median nerve injury at
the wrist? - ANSWER-WHO with thumb post
,In addition to the deltoid, the axillary nerve innervates the:
- ANSWER-Teres Minor
The axis of rotation of the hip joint is located: - ANSWER-
Anterior & Superior to the greater trochanter
The gelatinous center of a spinal disc is the: - ANSWER-
Nucleus Pulposus
Which muscle serves to abduct the phalanges away from
the 3rd digit? - ANSWER-Dorsal Interossei
, The position of the thoracic facets most easily allows for
which movements? - ANSWER-Rotation and Lateral
Flexion
Which of the following is NOT true of Sheurmann's
kyphosis? - ANSWER-An LSO to posteriorly tilt the pelvis
will improve this condition
What gait deviation would you primarily expect to see with
a tibial nerve lesion? - ANSWER-Uncontrolled tibial
advancement in stance phase
Verified Q&A | Graded A+||Graded A+||Brand New!!
A single gait cycle is defined as the activity that occurs
from: - ANSWER-Heel strike on one side to heel strike on
the ipsilateral side
During which phase of gait are the hip extensors most
active? - ANSWER-Loading Response
Which muscle most closely duplicates the function of the
tibialis anterior? - ANSWER-Extensor Hallucis Longus
,Which of the following is often the result of an irregular
birth? - ANSWER-Multiple Sclerosis
A patient presents to your office with bossing of the right
posterior cranium and flattening on the left posterior
cranium. How would you classify this? - ANSWER-Left
posterior brachycephalic
Which type of scoliosis is most likely the result of a leg
length discrepancy? - ANSWER-Nonstructural scoliosis
What is the most appropriate for a median nerve injury at
the wrist? - ANSWER-WHO with thumb post
,In addition to the deltoid, the axillary nerve innervates the:
- ANSWER-Teres Minor
The axis of rotation of the hip joint is located: - ANSWER-
Anterior & Superior to the greater trochanter
The gelatinous center of a spinal disc is the: - ANSWER-
Nucleus Pulposus
Which muscle serves to abduct the phalanges away from
the 3rd digit? - ANSWER-Dorsal Interossei
, The position of the thoracic facets most easily allows for
which movements? - ANSWER-Rotation and Lateral
Flexion
Which of the following is NOT true of Sheurmann's
kyphosis? - ANSWER-An LSO to posteriorly tilt the pelvis
will improve this condition
What gait deviation would you primarily expect to see with
a tibial nerve lesion? - ANSWER-Uncontrolled tibial
advancement in stance phase
