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What is the Biomedical Frame of Reference?
mechanical principles of kinematics to the movement of the human body
Joint measurement, muscle strength, kinetic activity, therapeutic exercise and orthotics are all part
of what?
Biomedical Frame of Reference
What is the purpose of the Biomedical Frame of Reference?
to assess physical limitations, restore function, and reduce deformity
What are the strengths of the Biomedical Frame of Reference?
it's measureable and concrete and combines purposeful occupation (top-down)
What are the weaknesses of the Biomedical Frame of Reference?
it doesn't take into account or fix problems such as pain or loss of sensation or include modification
of activities
What kind of joint is a shoulder?
spheroidal (ball and socket)
Which muscles flex the shoulder?
anterior deltoid
corticobrachialis
Which muscles extend the shoulder?
latissimus dosi
teres major
posterior deltoid
Which muscles abduct the shoulder?
middle deltoid
supraspinatous
Which muscles externally rotate the shoulder?
infraspinatus
teres minor
Which muscles internally rotate the shoulder?
subscapularis
pectorals major
latissimus dorsi
, What muscles flex the elbow?
biceps brachii
brachialis
brachioradialis
What muscles extend the elbow?
triceps
anconeus
Which muscles flex the wrist?
flexor carpi radialis
flexor carpi ulnaris
palmaris longus
Which muscles extend the wrist?
extensor carpi radialis longus
extensor carpi radialis brevis
Which muscle ulnar deviates the wrist?
flexor carpi ulnaris
Which muscles radial deviates the wrist?
flexor carpi radialis
What is the prime mover and contracting muscle during an action called?
agonist
What is the relaxed and lengthening muscle during an action called?
antagonist
What is an assessment?
using instruments as means to collect and interpret data in order to construct an appropriate plan of
care
An assessment can be part of what?
an evaluation
What are elements of standardization?
consistent instruments
comparative norms
standard technique of test admin.
can predict performance in daily tasks
What is reliability?
consistency of measurement, get the same results each time