ANATOMY 7TH EDITION LYNN LIPPERT 24
CHAPTER UPDATED 2026 REAL PRACTICE GUIDE
QUESTION
,TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Basic Information for the Study of Kinesiology
2. Skeletal System
3. Articular System
4. Muscular System
5. Nervous System
6. Posture
7. Goniometry
8. Muscle Testing
9. Joint Structure, Function, and Measurement of the Shoulder Complex
10.Muscles of the Shoulder Complex
11.Joint Structure, Function, and Measurement of the Elbow, Forearm, and
Wrist
12.Muscles of the Elbow, Forearm, and Wrist
13.Joint Structure, Function, and Measurement of the Hand
14.Muscles of the Hand
15.Joint Structure, Function, and Measurement of the Hip
16.Muscles of the Hip
17.Joint Structure, Function, and Measurement of the Knee
18.Muscles of the Knee
19.Joint Structure, Function, and Measurement of the Ankle and Foot
20.Muscles of the Ankle and Foot
21.Joint Structure, Function, and Measurement of the Trunk
22.Muscles of the Trunk
23.Joint Structure, Function, and Measurement of the Head, Neck, and
Temporomandibular Joint
24.Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Temporomandibular Joint
,CHAPTER 1: BASIC INFORMATION FOR THE STUDY OF KINESIOLOGY
Summary
This chapter introduces foundational kinesiology concepts including anatomical position,
planes of motion, directional terminology, osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, and levers.
Understanding these principles allows nurses to analyze human movement, ensure safe
patient handling, recognize movement dysfunction, prevent injury, and apply biomechanical
principles to clinical assessment, mobility assistance, rehabilitation, and patient education
across healthcare settings.
1. A nurse preparing to assist a patient with ambulation reviews anatomical position.
Which description correctly defines anatomical position?
A. Standing with arms crossed and feet together
B. Supine with palms facing upward
C. Standing upright with palms facing forward
D. Sitting with arms resting at sides
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anatomical position is standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides
with palms forward; this standard ensures consistency in describing movement and
body structures.
2. While documenting joint motion, a nurse notes movement occurring in the sagittal
plane. Which motion is being assessed?
A. Abduction
B. Rotation
C. Flexion
D. Pronation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flexion and extension occur in the sagittal plane, dividing the body into
right and left halves; other motions occur in different planes.
3. A postoperative patient demonstrates difficulty lifting the arm away from the body.
This movement is best described as impaired:
A. Adduction
B. Abduction
C. Medial rotation
D. Supination
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abduction moves a limb away from the body’s midline; difficulty
suggests shoulder or neuromuscular impairment affecting this motion.
4. A nurse teaching body mechanics explains why bending the knees when lifting is
safer. Which principle supports this teaching?
A. Increased friction
B. Reduced base of support
C. Shortened lever arm
D. Increased torque
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: Bending knees shortens the lever arm, reducing torque and strain on the
spine, lowering risk for musculoskeletal injury.
5. During a mobility assessment, the nurse observes the patient turning the head side to
side. This motion is classified as:
A. Flexion
B. Extension
C. Rotation
D. Circumduction
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotation involves movement around a longitudinal axis, such as turning
the head left or right.
6. A nurse assisting with passive range of motion recognizes movement occurring at the
joint surface. This is known as:
A. Osteokinematics
B. Arthrokinematics
C. Biomechanics
D. Kinetics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arthrokinematics refers to movement between joint surfaces, essential for
safe joint mobilization.
7. Which term best describes movement of the foot upward toward the shin?
A. Plantarflexion
B. Inversion
C. Eversion
D. Dorsiflexion
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dorsiflexion lifts the foot toward the tibia and is crucial for safe gait and
fall prevention.
8. A nurse assesses a patient’s ability to return the arm to the side after abduction. This
movement is called:
A. Adduction
B. Circumduction
C. Extension
D. Supination
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adduction moves a limb toward the midline, returning it to anatomical
position.
9. When positioning a patient, the nurse aligns the body to prevent strain. This reflects
which kinesiology concept?
A. Force vectors
B. Proper alignment
C. Acceleration
D. Momentum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper alignment reduces abnormal stress on joints and muscles,
promoting safety and comfort.
10. A patient pushes a wheelchair forward using the arms. This primarily demonstrates
which type of lever?
A. First-class
B. Second-class