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Highest statistical type of shoulder dislocation? Ans: Anterior
What muscle group does the vastus lateralis belong to? Ans:
Quadriceps femoris muscle has four parts: rectus femoris,
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vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius
Salter Harris fx classification identification Ans: I=Across,
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How many cervical vertebrae are there? Ans: The cervical
spine is made up of 7 vertebrae. The first 2, C1 and C2, are
highly specialized and are given unique names: atlas and axis,
respectively. C3-C7 are more classic vertebrae, having a body,
pedicles, laminae, spinous processes, and facet joints.
Anatomical exam of the anteriorly dislocated hip? Ans:
shortened and externally rotated
An exaggeration of post concavity of the lumbar spine? Ans:
Lordosis
An exaggeration of post concavity of the thoracic spine? Ans:
Kyphosis
The fx of the base to the fifth metatarsal is a tension or
avulsion fx secondary to the pull of what anatomical structure?
Ans: peroneus brevis
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A fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal eponyms? Ans:
Jones/dancers
Lateral tibial plateau fx is associated with what ligament strain
or tear? Ans: medial collateral ligament
The central shaft of the long bone? Ans: Diaphysis
The tight fitting fibrous membrane that covers the bone is
called? Ans: periosteum
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Type of traction used for elbow fx? Ans: Dunlop
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specific type of ankle taping? Ans: Gibney bandage
Drop foot Ans: peroneal injury
Splint used for stabilization of midshaft humerus fx? Ans:
coaptation splint
type of sling used to manage humeral fx? Ans: cuff and collar
A cast including the thumb index and middle fingers? Ans:
Dehne cast
Rigid bar attached to the shoes for pediatric limb alignment?
Ans: Dennis Brown Bar
Mallet finger is the result of? Ans: avulsion of the extensor
tendon
When applying cast padding begin at the? Ans: distal point
working proximally
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When applying cast padding for plaster or fiberglass keep Ans:
the thickness even
Plaster casts take approximately how long to cure? Ans: 24 to
48 hours
plaster application must include specific technique Ans:
smooth out each layer
which casting material is more durable? Ans: fiberglass
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What is the position of function for a short leg walking cast?
Ans: ankle at 90 degrees
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A PTB cast is applied to the? Ans: tibia to prevent rotation
What type of traction is Bucks? Ans: skin
Where do you apply Bucks traction? Ans: lower extremity
Why do you pad the fibular head specifically? Ans: to prevent
peroneal nerve palsy foot drop
Acromioclavicular separation reduction brace? Ans: Kenny-
Howard brace
A multi layered compressive dressing used to control or
reduce extremity edema? Ans: Robert-Jones dressing
Number of lumbar vertebra? Ans: 5
Dermatome of the little finger and ring finger? Ans: ulnar
nerve C-8 to T-1 spinal root
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Eponym for epiphyseal necrosis of the capitellum? Ans:
Panners
Russels traction Ans: horizontal pulley system doubles the
weight amount vector of forces
Tourniquet application for Achilles tendon repair? Ans: Femur
Balanced suspension skeletal traction is for the reduction of?
Ans: Femur fx
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What is a Bohler Braun frame? Ans: portable leg elevating
skeletal traction unit
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Nerve sensation dermatome for the lateral border of sole of
the foot? Ans: anterior tibial nerve S1
What is osteochondritis dessicans? Ans: traumatic avascular
necrosis of subchondral bone
What is a Tillaux fx? Ans: Lateral distal tibial fx caused by pull
from the anterior inferior tibial fibular ligament
Which muscle group is primary for the displacement of the
olecranon fx? Ans: triceps
dorsal radius fracture angulation eponym? Ans: Smiths
A patient in a short leg cast c/o calf pain. Examination shows
well fitting non constricting cast. what is your primary
concern? Ans: deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Why is the scaphoid healing process impaired? Ans: bad blood
supply
Ortho Tech NBCOT exam Questions
and Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Already Graded A+
Highest statistical type of shoulder dislocation? Ans: Anterior
What muscle group does the vastus lateralis belong to? Ans:
Quadriceps femoris muscle has four parts: rectus femoris,
© 2026 Assignment
vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius
Salter Harris fx classification identification Ans: I=Across,
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II=Up, III=Down, IV=Both V= Crushed
Expert
How many cervical vertebrae are there? Ans: The cervical
spine is made up of 7 vertebrae. The first 2, C1 and C2, are
highly specialized and are given unique names: atlas and axis,
respectively. C3-C7 are more classic vertebrae, having a body,
pedicles, laminae, spinous processes, and facet joints.
Anatomical exam of the anteriorly dislocated hip? Ans:
shortened and externally rotated
An exaggeration of post concavity of the lumbar spine? Ans:
Lordosis
An exaggeration of post concavity of the thoracic spine? Ans:
Kyphosis
The fx of the base to the fifth metatarsal is a tension or
avulsion fx secondary to the pull of what anatomical structure?
Ans: peroneus brevis
, 2
A fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal eponyms? Ans:
Jones/dancers
Lateral tibial plateau fx is associated with what ligament strain
or tear? Ans: medial collateral ligament
The central shaft of the long bone? Ans: Diaphysis
The tight fitting fibrous membrane that covers the bone is
called? Ans: periosteum
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Type of traction used for elbow fx? Ans: Dunlop
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specific type of ankle taping? Ans: Gibney bandage
Drop foot Ans: peroneal injury
Splint used for stabilization of midshaft humerus fx? Ans:
coaptation splint
type of sling used to manage humeral fx? Ans: cuff and collar
A cast including the thumb index and middle fingers? Ans:
Dehne cast
Rigid bar attached to the shoes for pediatric limb alignment?
Ans: Dennis Brown Bar
Mallet finger is the result of? Ans: avulsion of the extensor
tendon
When applying cast padding begin at the? Ans: distal point
working proximally
, 3
When applying cast padding for plaster or fiberglass keep Ans:
the thickness even
Plaster casts take approximately how long to cure? Ans: 24 to
48 hours
plaster application must include specific technique Ans:
smooth out each layer
which casting material is more durable? Ans: fiberglass
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What is the position of function for a short leg walking cast?
Ans: ankle at 90 degrees
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A PTB cast is applied to the? Ans: tibia to prevent rotation
What type of traction is Bucks? Ans: skin
Where do you apply Bucks traction? Ans: lower extremity
Why do you pad the fibular head specifically? Ans: to prevent
peroneal nerve palsy foot drop
Acromioclavicular separation reduction brace? Ans: Kenny-
Howard brace
A multi layered compressive dressing used to control or
reduce extremity edema? Ans: Robert-Jones dressing
Number of lumbar vertebra? Ans: 5
Dermatome of the little finger and ring finger? Ans: ulnar
nerve C-8 to T-1 spinal root
, 4
Eponym for epiphyseal necrosis of the capitellum? Ans:
Panners
Russels traction Ans: horizontal pulley system doubles the
weight amount vector of forces
Tourniquet application for Achilles tendon repair? Ans: Femur
Balanced suspension skeletal traction is for the reduction of?
Ans: Femur fx
© 2026 Assignment
What is a Bohler Braun frame? Ans: portable leg elevating
skeletal traction unit
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Expert
Nerve sensation dermatome for the lateral border of sole of
the foot? Ans: anterior tibial nerve S1
What is osteochondritis dessicans? Ans: traumatic avascular
necrosis of subchondral bone
What is a Tillaux fx? Ans: Lateral distal tibial fx caused by pull
from the anterior inferior tibial fibular ligament
Which muscle group is primary for the displacement of the
olecranon fx? Ans: triceps
dorsal radius fracture angulation eponym? Ans: Smiths
A patient in a short leg cast c/o calf pain. Examination shows
well fitting non constricting cast. what is your primary
concern? Ans: deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Why is the scaphoid healing process impaired? Ans: bad blood
supply
