AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – ORTHOPEDICS ASSESSMENT

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – ORTHOPEDICS ASSESSMENT (317 Questions). Question: The axioscapular group of muscles include which one of the following? Supraspinatus Trapezius Correct Subscapularis Pectoralis major Explanation: The axioscapular group attaches the trunk to the scapula and includes the trapezius, rhomboids, serratus anterior, and levator scapulae. The scapulohumeral group of muscles extends from the scapula to the humerus and includes the muscles inserting directly on the humerus. This group includes the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. The axiohumeral muscle group attaches the trunk to the humerus and includes the pectoralis major and minor, and the latissimus dorsi. Question: An example of a cartilaginous joint would be the: vertebral bodies of the spine. Correct skull. shoulder. knee. Explanation: Vertebral bodies of the spine and the pubic symphysis of the pelvis are examples of cartilaginous joints. Examples of synovial joints include the shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, distal radioulnar, elbow, and carpals. The skull is an example of the fibrous joint. Question: The part of the ulna that forms the outer prominence of the elbow is referred to as the: olecranon bursa. olecranon fossa. olecranon process. Correct olecranon. Explanation: The part of the ulna that forms the outer prominence of the elbow is referred to as the olecranon process. This process fits into the fossa of the humerus when the arm is extended. Question: To assess muscle tone in the legs, support the patient's thigh with one hand, grasp the foot with the other, and: extend the patient's feet. flex and extend the patient's knee and ankle on each side. Correct