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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:
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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
have the patient try to lift the foot.
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feel for jerkiness in the calf.
Explanation:
To assess muscle tone in the legs, support the patient's thigh with one hand, grasp the
foot with the other, and flex and extend the patient's knee and ankle on each side
noting for any resistance to the movements.
Question:
When grading muscle strength, a grade of three would indicate:
no muscular contraction detected.
barely detectable trace of contraction.
active movement of the body part with gravity eliminated.
active movement against gravity. Correct
Explanation:
A grade of three would indicate active movement against gravity. Zero muscular
strength would indicate no muscular contraction was noted on exam. A grade of one
indicates a barely detectable trace of contraction noted on exam. For active movement
of the body part with gravity eliminated, a grade of two would be noted.
Question:
Joints in which bones have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or cartilage holding the
bones together are referred to as:
cartilaginous joints.
synovial joints.
fibrous joints.
Correct extra-
articular joints.
Explanation:
Fibrous joints, such as the sutures of the skull, have intervening layers of fibrous
tissue or cartilage holding the bones together. The bones are almost in direct contact
and do not allow movement. Cartilaginous joints, such as those between vertebrae and
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the symphysis pubis, are slightly movable. In these joints, fibrocartilaginous discs
separate the bony surfaces. Joints in which bones do not touch each other, and the joint
articulations are freely moveable (within the limits surrounding ligaments) are called
synovial joints. Extra-articular refers to the structures of selected regions of the joint
and types of movement.
Question:
Passive flexion, varus stress, and external rotation of the lower leg evaluates the:
medial meniscus. Correct
lateral meniscus.
lateral collateral ligament (LCL).
posterior cruciate ligament
(PCL).
Explanation:
Passive flexion, varus stress, and external rotation of the lower leg evaluates the medial
meniscus.
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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:
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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
have the patient try to lift the foot.
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feel for jerkiness in the calf.
Explanation:
To assess muscle tone in the legs, support the patient's thigh with one hand, grasp the
foot with the other, and flex and extend the patient's knee and ankle on each side
noting for any resistance to the movements.
Question:
When grading muscle strength, a grade of three would indicate:
no muscular contraction detected.
barely detectable trace of contraction.
active movement of the body part with gravity eliminated.
active movement against gravity. Correct
Explanation:
A grade of three would indicate active movement against gravity. Zero muscular
strength would indicate no muscular contraction was noted on exam. A grade of one
indicates a barely detectable trace of contraction noted on exam. For active movement
of the body part with gravity eliminated, a grade of two would be noted.
Question:
Joints in which bones have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or cartilage holding the
bones together are referred to as:
cartilaginous joints.
synovial joints.
fibrous joints.
Correct extra-
articular joints.
Explanation:
Fibrous joints, such as the sutures of the skull, have intervening layers of fibrous
tissue or cartilage holding the bones together. The bones are almost in direct contact
and do not allow movement. Cartilaginous joints, such as those between vertebrae and
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the symphysis pubis, are slightly movable. In these joints, fibrocartilaginous discs
separate the bony surfaces. Joints in which bones do not touch each other, and the joint
articulations are freely moveable (within the limits surrounding ligaments) are called
synovial joints. Extra-articular refers to the structures of selected regions of the joint
and types of movement.
Question:
Passive flexion, varus stress, and external rotation of the lower leg evaluates the:
medial meniscus. Correct
lateral meniscus.
lateral collateral ligament (LCL).
posterior cruciate ligament
(PCL).
Explanation:
Passive flexion, varus stress, and external rotation of the lower leg evaluates the medial
meniscus.
