Kinesiology (MBLEX) Joints
Classification Exam And Answers.
Latissimus Dorsi -
\Adducts, extends and internally rotates the arm at the shoulder
Hypotonic abdominals -
\Which condition would directly contribute to anterior pelvic tilt?
Ischial tuberosity -
\Which of the following structures support the body while in the sitting position?
Thumb -
\where is the first carpometacarpal joint is located?
Saddle -
\What type of joint is the first carpometacarpal joint?
Amphiarthrosis -
\Which of the following joint classifications would be described as slightly moveable?
Diarthrosis -
\Which of the following describes the joint classification of the glenohumeral joint?
The glenohumeral joint -
\Also known as the shoulder joint, is classified as a diarthrosis joint. This joint
classification describes joints that are freely moveable like the knee, hip, ankle and
wrist.
Pronation -
\What is the action of the pronator teres muscle located along the flexors of the forearm
which rotates the palm to face downward?
Ulnar -
\What nerve is affected when you hit your funny bone?
Medial epicondyle -
\The ulnar nerve is the largest unprotected nerve in the human body and is most
susceptible to injury. It passes between the _____________ the humerus and the
olecranon process of the ulna.
Gluteus maximus -
, \Which muscle is responsible for establishing an upright or erect position when standing
still?
Quadriceps -
\Which muscle group is responsible for leg extension?
Tibial tuberosity -
\The quadriceps insert onto the _____________ via the patellar tendon and, as a group,
act as a powerful extensor of the leg. The quadriceps consist of four muscles: vastus
lateralus, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius and the rectus femoris.
Hip Abduction -
\What is produced by four muscles, the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fascia
latae and the sartorius?
Hip Adduction -
\The adductors longus, brevis and magnus as well as the gracilis and pectinous
produce what action?
Concentric -
\The up phase of a wide arm push-up creates which type of contraction of the tricep
muscle?
Eccentric -
\The up phase of a wide arm push-up creates which type of contraction of the bicep
muscle?
Isometric -
\Holding weight in a fixed position with no movement is an example of
_______________ contraction.
Scalenes -
\_____________, along with the sternocleidomastoid, are accessory muscles to
inhalation, in that they assist with breathing. They are also known as the lateral
vertebral muscles since they laterally flex the head to the same side as well as elevate
the first and second ribs during inhalation.
25 Degrees -
\What is the maximum degree of dorsiflexion assessed in the majority of humans?
Depression -
\An inferior movement of the scapula is known as scapular _______________. An
example would be to return the scapula to a normal position after a shoulder shrug.
Piriformis -
Classification Exam And Answers.
Latissimus Dorsi -
\Adducts, extends and internally rotates the arm at the shoulder
Hypotonic abdominals -
\Which condition would directly contribute to anterior pelvic tilt?
Ischial tuberosity -
\Which of the following structures support the body while in the sitting position?
Thumb -
\where is the first carpometacarpal joint is located?
Saddle -
\What type of joint is the first carpometacarpal joint?
Amphiarthrosis -
\Which of the following joint classifications would be described as slightly moveable?
Diarthrosis -
\Which of the following describes the joint classification of the glenohumeral joint?
The glenohumeral joint -
\Also known as the shoulder joint, is classified as a diarthrosis joint. This joint
classification describes joints that are freely moveable like the knee, hip, ankle and
wrist.
Pronation -
\What is the action of the pronator teres muscle located along the flexors of the forearm
which rotates the palm to face downward?
Ulnar -
\What nerve is affected when you hit your funny bone?
Medial epicondyle -
\The ulnar nerve is the largest unprotected nerve in the human body and is most
susceptible to injury. It passes between the _____________ the humerus and the
olecranon process of the ulna.
Gluteus maximus -
, \Which muscle is responsible for establishing an upright or erect position when standing
still?
Quadriceps -
\Which muscle group is responsible for leg extension?
Tibial tuberosity -
\The quadriceps insert onto the _____________ via the patellar tendon and, as a group,
act as a powerful extensor of the leg. The quadriceps consist of four muscles: vastus
lateralus, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius and the rectus femoris.
Hip Abduction -
\What is produced by four muscles, the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fascia
latae and the sartorius?
Hip Adduction -
\The adductors longus, brevis and magnus as well as the gracilis and pectinous
produce what action?
Concentric -
\The up phase of a wide arm push-up creates which type of contraction of the tricep
muscle?
Eccentric -
\The up phase of a wide arm push-up creates which type of contraction of the bicep
muscle?
Isometric -
\Holding weight in a fixed position with no movement is an example of
_______________ contraction.
Scalenes -
\_____________, along with the sternocleidomastoid, are accessory muscles to
inhalation, in that they assist with breathing. They are also known as the lateral
vertebral muscles since they laterally flex the head to the same side as well as elevate
the first and second ribs during inhalation.
25 Degrees -
\What is the maximum degree of dorsiflexion assessed in the majority of humans?
Depression -
\An inferior movement of the scapula is known as scapular _______________. An
example would be to return the scapula to a normal position after a shoulder shrug.
Piriformis -
