Biomechanics Test Preparation
Course Introduction
Biomechanics is the study of the mechanical principles that govern living organisms, particularly the human body, in motion and at rest. This course explores how forces interact with biological tissues, analyzing movement, structure, and function of muscles, bones, joints, and other components of the musculoskeletal system. Students will learn to apply concepts from physics and engineering to understand motion, injury mechanisms, and performance optimization in both health and disease. Through a mix of theoretical frameworks and practical applications, the course prepares students to analyze and solve biomechanical problems relevant to health sciences, sports, rehabilitation, and ergonomics.
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Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy 5th Edition by Lynn S. Lippert PT MS
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Chapter 1: Basic Information
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Q1) When a condition involves both of the legs,which of the following terms best describes this situation?
A) Unilateral
B) Ipsilateral
C) Bilateral
D) Contralateral
Answer: C
Q2) Sliding your foot under your chair to prepare to stand involves knee
A) flexion.
B) extension.
C) inversion.
D) abduction.
Answer: A
Q3) The ulna is where in relation to the humerus?
A) Medial
B) Lateral
C) Proximal
D) Distal
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Skeletal System
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Q1) A bone marking that consists of a hole through which vessels,nerves,and ligaments pass is called a
A) foramen.
B) crest.
C) head.
D) fossa.
Answer: A
Q2) The structure of the bone where growth occurs is the A) diaphysis.
B) medullary canal.
C) endosteum.
D) epiphyseal plate.
Answer: D
Q3) The scapula is an example of which type of bone?
A) Short
B) Flat
C) Irregular
D) Sesamoid
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Articular System
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Q1) The wrist is an example of which type of joint?
A) Nonaxial
B) Uniaxial
C) Biaxial
D) Triaxial
Answer: C
Q2) Hip medial rotation occurs in which plane and around which axis?
A) Transverse plane through a vertical axis
B) Sagittal plane through a frontal axis
C) Frontal plane through a sagittal axis
D) None of the above
Answer: A
Q3) Forearm pronation occurs in which plane and around which axis?
A) Transverse plane through a transverse axis
B) Transverse plane through a vertical axis
C) Sagittal plane through a frontal axis
D) Frontal plane through a sagittal axis
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Arthrokinematics
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Q1) The type of abnormal end feel characterized by the presence of soft tissue edema is which of the following?
A) Boggy end feel
B) Springy block
C) Empty end feel
D) Soft tissue approximation
Q2) The type of end feel that is defined by a lack of normal mechanical limitation of joint ROM is
A) capsular.
B) soft.
C) empty.
D) bony.
Q3) The intervention of joint mobilization is best performed in the close-packed position at any given joint.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Muscular System
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Q1) The ability of a muscle to recoil or return to normal resting length after a stretching or shortening force is removed is called
A) irritability.
B) contractility.
C) elasticity.
D) extensibility.
Q2) The deltoid muscle can effectively contract through its entire ROM because of the upward rotation of the scapula,which serves to maintain tension in the deltoid muscle.If the deltoid loses tension,it becomes
A) passively insufficient.
B) actively insufficient.
C) noncontractile.
D) None of the above
Q3) A contraction that causes no joint movement while producing muscle fiber tension is
A) ISOK.
B) ISOT.
C) ISOM.
D) eccentric.
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Chapter 6: Nervous System
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Q1) The innermost layer of the protective membrane that contains the blood vessels to the brain is the
A) dura mater.
B) subarachnoid mater.
C) pia mater.
D) ventricular mater.
Q2) A person with "wrist drop" has damage to which of the following nerves?
A) Radial nerve
B) Median nerve
C) Femoral nerve
D) Common peroneal nerve
Q3) A person experiencing "foot drop" has damage to which of the following nerves?
A) Radial nerve
B) Median nerve
C) Femoral nerve
D) Common peroneal nerve
Q4) The "stress-response" and stimulation part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)is the sympathetic nervous system.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Circulatory System
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Q1) The joining of vessels to provide alternate circulation in case of a blood vessel blockage is referred to as which of the following?
A) Aneurysm
B) Anastomosis
C) Arteriole
D) Angion
Q2) A type of cerebral hemorrhage that occurs in a vein with symptoms that occur over time is which of the following?
A) Epidural bleed
B) Ischemic bleed
C) Varicose bleed
D) Subdural bleed
Q3) A circulatory pathology characterized by inflammation of a vein is which of the following?
A) Aneurysm
B) Phlebitis
C) Embolism
D) Occlusion
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Chapter 8: Basic Biomechanics
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Q1) Two forces acting in equal but opposite directions and resulting in a turning effect is called a
A) stabilizing force.
B) dislocating force.
C) moment of force.
D) force couple.
Q2) You are working with a client to regain function after shoulder surgery.Now you want to focus on exercises to increase power.You would choose which of the following exercises?
A) Concentric strengthening
B) Eccentric strengthening
C) Stretches
D) It doesn't matter; any of the above will help increase power.
Q3) The law of motion best demonstrated when a person in a wheelchair gains speed when she pushes on the rims is the
A) law of inertia.
B) law of acceleration.
C) law of action-reaction.
D) law of physics.
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Chapter 9: Shoulder Girdle
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Q1) What motion would the upper trapezius do in a reversal of muscle action?
A) Scapular elevation
B) Scapular depression
C) Head and neck extension
D) Head and neck flexion
Q2) Which muscle is responsible for scapular protraction?
A) Pectoralis major
B) Serratus anterior
C) Coracobrachialis
D) Middle trapezius
Q3) Which muscle originates from the spinous processes of T4-T12 and inserts at the base of the scapular spine?
A) Serratus anterior
B) Upper trapezius
C) Lower trapezius
D) Infraspinatus
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Chapter 10: Shoulder Joint
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Q1) Horizontal abduction of the shoulder occurs in which plane and through which axis?
A) Transverse plane through a transverse axis
B) Transverse plane through a vertical axis
C) Frontal plane through a sagittal axis
D) Frontal plane through a vertical axis
Q2) Which of the following muscles perform shoulder hyperextension?
A) Teres major
B) Anconeus
C) Latissimus dorsi
D) Infraspinatus
Q3) Damage to which of the following nerves could result in weakness of the infraspinatus muscle?
A) Radial nerve
B) Musculocutaneous nerve
C) Axillary nerve
D) Suprascapular nerve
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Chapter 11: Elbow Joint
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Q1) The carrying angle at the elbow exists because of which of the following phenomena at the distal end of the humerus?
A) The lateral structures extend farther distally than the medial structures.
B) The medial structures extend farther distally than the lateral structures.
C) The anterior structures extend farther distally than the posterior structures.
D) The posterior structures extend farther distally than the anterior structures.
Q2) The broad,flat membrane located longitudinally between the radius and the ulna is called the
A) thoracolumbar fascia.
B) joint capsule.
C) interosseous membrane.
D) annular ligament.
Q3) Weakness of the triceps brachii muscle could indicate trauma to which of the following nerves?
A) Musculocutaneous nerve
B) Median nerve
C) Ulnar nerve
D) Radial nerve
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Chapter 12: Wrist Joint
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Q1) If the emphasis for the above exercise is eccentric strengthening,how would you instruct your client to pace the exercise?
A) Emphasis on the "up" motion
B) Emphasis on the "down" motion
C) Both directions will work the muscle eccentrically.
D) Emphasis on holding the wrist in neutral position for 5 to 10 seconds
Q2) Which wrist muscle is the direct antagonist of the palmaris longus?
A) Flexor carpi ulnaris
B) Extensor carpi ulnaris
C) Extensor carpi radialis brevis
D) Pronator quadratus
Q3) The bony landmark located on the distal medial side of the humerus is the A) supracondylar ridge.
B) lateral condyle.
C) medial condyle.
D) styloid process of the humerus.
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Chapter 13: Hand
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Q1) Which type of grip is used to pick up a coin?
A) Lumbrical grip
B) Pincer grip
C) Cylindrical grip
D) Spherical grip
Q2) The structure that spans the posterior side of the wrist from the ulnar styloid process to the lateral radius is called the A) flexor retinaculum.
B) extensor retinaculum.
C) extensor hood.
D) palmar carpal ligament.
Q3) A person with inflammation in the carpal tunnel could have weakness in any of the following muscles EXCEPT the A) extensor digitorum.
B) flexor digitorum superficialis.
C) flexor digitorum profundus.
D) abductor pollicis brevis.
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Chapter 14: Temporomandibular Joint
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Q1) Protraction is primarily achieved by which of the following muscles?
A) Lateral pterygoid
B) Medial pterygoid
C) Masseter
D) A and B
Q2) Which cranial nerve is involved if your client has sensory loss to the face?
A) Cranial nerve V
B) Cranial nerve VI
C) Cranial nerve VII
D) A and C
Q3) The TMJ motion named for opening of the mouth is which of the following?
A) Elevation
B) Depression
C) Lateral deviation
D) Retrusion
Q4) Normal ROM for mouth opening in an adult would be which of the following?
A) One finger between the upper and lower teeth
B) Half a finger between the upper and lower teeth
C) Two to three fingers between the upper and lower teeth
D) Four fingers between the upper and lower teeth
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Chapter 15: Neck and Trunk
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Q1) The posteriorly located muscles that primarily serve to extend,laterally bend,and rotate the head are called the
A) erector spinae muscles.
B) hyoid muscles.
C) prevertebral muscles.
D) suboccipital muscles.
Q2) Which is the best position and instruction for a scoliosis client to strengthen lateral benders of the right side of the trunk?
A) Supine,laterally bend to right
B) Prone,laterally bend to left
C) Side-lying over an exercise ball,laterally bend to right
D) Any of the above are equally effective.
Q3) The muscle that originates on the iliac crest and inserts on the 12th rib and transverse processes of T12 to L5 is the A) iliopsoas.
B) quadratus lumborum.
C) rectus abdominis.
D) internal oblique.
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Chapter 16: Respiratory System
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Q1) Another term for forced expiration is
A) air hunger.
B) pneumothorax.
C) pleurisy.
D) reversal of muscle action.
Q2) A chronic lung pathology characterized by loss of elasticity of the alveolar walls is which of the following?
A) Pneumonia
B) Bronchitis
C) Emphysema
D) Pleurisy
Q3) At rest,what is the shape of the diaphragm muscle?
A) Concave
B) Dome-shaped
C) Convex
D) The diaphragm doesn't change shape with rest or when contracted.
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Chapter 17: Pelvic Girdle
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Q1) The muscle groups activated when you have a patient do a supine posterior pelvic tilt are the
A) hip flexors and trunk flexors.
B) hip flexors and trunk extensors.
C) hip eExtensors and trunk flexors.
D) Hip extensors and trunk flexors.
Q2) The supporting ligament of the symphysis pubis that attaches to the pubic tubercles is the
A) sacrospinous ligament.
B) iliolumbar ligament.
C) inferior pubic ligament.
D) superior pubic ligament.
Q3) The pelvic force couple that combine to pull the pelvis into an anterior tilt are the A) hip flexors and trunk flexors.
B) hip flexors and trunk extensors.
C) hip extensors and trunk flexors.
D) hip extensors and trunk extensors.
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Chapter 18: Hip Joint
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Q1) All of the hamstring muscles are innervated by the sciatic nerve EXCEPT the A) long head of biceps femoris.
B) short head of biceps femoris.
C) semitendinosus.
D) semimembranosus.
Q2) The bony landmark of the femur located medially and posteriorly on the proximal end is called the
A) lesser trochanter.
B) greater trochanter.
C) medial condyle.
D) linea aspera.
Q3) The pectineus is a prime mover in which hip motion?
A) Extension
B) Abduction
C) Medial rotation
D) Adduction
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Chapter 19: Knee Joint
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Q1) Prime movers of knee flexion include all of the following EXCEPT the A) semitendinosus.
B) short head of biceps femoris.
C) gastrocnemius.
D) soleus.
Q2) Which muscle has its origin at the medial and lateral condyles of the femur and its insertion at the posterior calcaneus?
A) Popliteus
B) Gastrocnemius
C) Plantaris
D) Soleus
Q3) Which of the following Q angle measurements would be considered an abnormal finding?
A) 10 degrees
B) 13 degrees
C) 15 degrees
D) 18 degrees
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Chapter 20: Ankle Joint and Foot
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Q1) Shin splints is an overuse syndrome that can be caused by which of the following?
A) Sports that involve repetitive jumping
B) Running on tiptoes
C) Running on hard surfaces
D) Any of the above
Q2) Walking on the lateral borders of your feet involves an isometric contraction of which group of muscles at the ankle?
A) Ankle evertors
B) Ankle plantar flexors
C) Ankle dorsiflexors
D) Ankle invertors
Q3) Excessive wear and damage to the medial side of a person's shoe would be attributed to which positional fault of the ankle?
A) Calcaneal varus
B) Calcaneal valgus
C) Pes planus
D) Pes cavus
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Chapter 21: Posture
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Q1) A person with a lumbar disc problem is generally most comfortable in which of the following positions?
A) Lying prone
B) Lying supine with pillows under the knees
C) Side-lying with top leg extending behind the body
D) Side-lying with both legs flexed toward the chest
Q2) The antigravity muscles are considered to be all of the following EXCEPT the
A) hip and knee extensors.
B) trunk rotators.
C) neck extensors.
D) ankle pronators and supinators.
Q3) A person with a facet joint problem in the spine is generally most comfortable in which of the following positions?
A) Lying prone
B) Lying supine with legs extended
C) Side-lying with top leg extended behind the body
D) Side-lying with both legs flexed toward the chest
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Chapter 22: Gait
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Q1) The term used to describe the distance between heel strike of one limb and heel strike of the other is
A) double support.
B) step length.
C) cadence.
D) single support.
Q2) Having paralysis of the ankle dorsiflexors would cause which type of gait?
A) Steppage gait
B) Bell clapper gait
C) Sore foot limp
D) Rocking horse gait
Q3) You measure a person's leg lengths and note that there is a difference of <sup>3</sup>/<sub>4</sub> inch.You inform your patient that this is an atypical finding.What would be a typical range for leg length discrepancy?
A) (<sup>1</sup>/<sub>8</sub>) inch or less
B) (<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>) inch or less
C) (<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>) inch or less
D) Typical is the legs being exactly the same length
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