Physical Therapy Fundamentals
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Physical Therapy Fundamentals introduces students to the basic principles, concepts, and practices integral to the field of physical therapy. The course covers topics such as human movement sciences, foundational anatomy and physiology, functional assessment, and common therapeutic interventions. Students will learn about the role of the physical therapist, professional and ethical standards, and approaches to patient-centered care. Emphasis is placed on developing clinical reasoning, communication skills, and an understanding of evidence-based practice in physical therapy.
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The Muscular System Manual The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body 3rd Edition by Joseph E.
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Chapter 1: Basic Kinesiology Terminology
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Q1) In kinesiology terminology,the arm is the body part that is located between
A)the shoulder joint and the tips of the fingers.
B)the shoulder joint and the elbow joint.
C)the shoulder joint and the wrist joint.
D)the medial border of the scapula and the wrist joint.
Answer: B
Q2) Which movement term usually describes a motion that is posterior?
A)flexion
B)extension
C)abduction
D)pronation
Answer: B
Q3) Which movement term is used to describe motion of the forearm at the radioulnar joints?
A)flexion
B)abduction
C)supination
D)lateral rotation
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: The Skeletal System
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Q1) Which are functional classifications of a joint?
A)synarthrotic,amphiarthrotic,diarthrotic
B)fibrous,cartilaginous,synovial
C)synarthrotic,synovial,triaxial
D)diarthrotic,cartilaginous,nonaxial
Answer: A
Q2) Which motions are usually permitted by a hinge joint?
A)flexion and extension
B)medial rotation and lateral rotation
C)abduction and adduction
D)right lateral flexion and left lateral flexion
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following describes a joint that allows motion around two axes?
A)uniaxial
B)triaxial
C)nonaxial
D)biaxial
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: How Muscles Function
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Q1) Which defines a muscle as contracting?
A)myosin-actin cross-bridges
B)shortening
C)lengthening
D)staying the same length
Answer: A
Q2) Which type of contraction occurs when an antagonist muscle contracts?
A)concentric
B)eccentric
C)isometric
D)stabilization
Answer: B
Q3) What are the boundaries of a sarcomere?
A)actin filaments
B)myosin filaments
C)cross-bridges
D)Z-lines
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints
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Q1) If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more superiorly,what eccentric function will it most likely have?
A)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
Q2) Which are the attachments of the trapezius?
A)occiput,nuchal ligament,and spinous processes of C1-L5 to the lateral clavicle,acromion process,and spine of the scapula
B)nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T4 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the occipital bone
C)occiput,nuchal ligament,and spinous processes of C7-T12 to the lateral clavicle,acromion process,and spine of the scapula
D)occiput,nuchal ligament,and spinous processes of C7-T12 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the occipital bone
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Chapter 5: Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint
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Q1) If a muscle crosses the glenohumeral (GH)joint laterally (over the top of the joint)with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what will its action be?
A)flexion of the arm at the GH joint
B)extension of the arm at the GH joint
C)abduction of the arm at the GH joint
D)adduction of the arm at the GH joint
Q2) Which are actions of the teres major?
A)medial rotation and lateral rotation of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
B)abduction and flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
C)medial rotation and extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
D)adduction of the arm at the glenohumeral joint and flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint
Q3) What provides innervation for the pectoralis major?
A)intercostal nerves
B)medial pectoral nerve
C)lateral pectoral nerve
D)b and c
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Chapter 6: Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints
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Q1) The humeral head of the pronator teres arises proximally from the medial epicondyle of the humerus as a part of what structure?
A)common flexor tendon
B)common extensor tendon
C)rotator cuff tendon
D)nuchal ligament
Q2) In what position is the brachioradialis most effective as a flexor of the forearm at the elbow joint?
A)when the forearm is halfway between full pronation and full supination at the radioulnar joints
B)when the forearm is in full supination at the radioulnar joints
C)when the forearm is in full pronation at the radioulnar joints
D)none of the above;the amount of pronation/supination of the forearm at the radioulnar joints is irrelevant to the ability of the brachioradialis to perform flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint
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Chapter 7: Muscles of the Wrist Joint
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Q1) If a muscle crosses the wrist joint anteriorly,what will its eccentric function be?
A)restrains/slows extension of the hand at the wrist joint
B)restrains/slows flexion of the hand at the wrist joint
C)restrains/slows radial deviation (abduction)of the hand at the wrist joint
D)restrains/slows ulnar deviation (adduction)of the hand at the wrist joint
Q2) What are the three muscles of the "wrist flexor group"?
A)pronator teres,flexor carpi radialis,and flexor carpi ulnaris
B)flexor carpi radialis,flexor carpi ulnaris,and palmaris longus
C)flexor carpi radialis,extensor carpi radialis longus,and extensor carpi radialis brevis
D)extensor carpi radialis longus,extensor carpi radialis brevis,and extensor carpi ulnaris
Q3) Which are actions of the flexor carpi ulnaris?
A)flexion of the hand at the wrist joint and extension of the forearm at the elbow joint
B)flexion and radial deviation (abduction)of the hand at the wrist joint
C)flexion and ulnar deviation (adduction)of the hand at the wrist joint
D)radial deviation (abduction)and ulnar deviation (adduction)of the hand at the wrist joint
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Chapter 8: Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints
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Q1) Which is an eccentric function of the extensor digitorum?
A)restrains/slows flexion of the hand at the wrist joint
B)restrains/slows extension of the hand at the wrist joint
C)restrains/slows extension of fingers two through five at the metacarpophalangeal and proximal and distal interphalangeal joints
D)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
Q2) Which is an eccentric function of the flexor digitorum superficialis?
A)restrains/slows flexion of fingers two through five at the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints
B)restrains/slows flexion of the hand at the wrist joint
C)restrains/slows flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint
D)restrains/slows extension of the hand at the wrist joint
Q3) What nerve innervates the extensor digiti minimi?
A)median nerve
B)axillary nerve
C)radial nerve
D)ulnar nerve
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Chapter 9: Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints
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Q1) Which are the attachments of the abductor pollicis brevis?
A)flexor retinaculum,scaphoid,and trapezium to the metacarpal of the thumb
B)flexor retinaculum,scaphoid,and trapezium to the proximal phalanx of the thumb
C)flexor retinaculum,scaphoid,and trapezium to the distal phalanx of the thumb
D)extensor retinaculum,scaphoid,and trapezium to the proximal phalanx of the thumb
Q2) Which is an eccentric function of the flexor pollicis brevis?
A)restrains/slows medial rotation of the thumb at the carpometacarpal joint
B)restrains/slows flexion of the thumb at the carpometacarpal joint
C)restrains/slows extension of the thumb at the carpometacarpal joint
D)restrains/slows flexion of the index finger (finger number two)at the carpometacarpal joint
Q3) Which muscle(s)attaches onto carpal bones?
A)abductor digiti minimi manus
B)flexor digiti minimi manus
C)opponens digiti minimi
D)all of the above
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Chapter 10: Muscles of the Spinal Joints
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Q1) Which is an action of the transversospinalis group?
A)extension of the neck and head at the spinal joints
B)flexion of the neck and head at the spinal joints
C)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
D)ipsilateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints
Q2) Which is an eccentric function of the obliquus capitis inferior?
A)restrains/slows flexion of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint
B)restrains/slows extension of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint
C)restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the atlas (C1)at the atlantoaxial joint
D)restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the atlas (C1)at the atlantoaxial joint
Q3) What provides innervation for the intertransversarii?
A)trigeminal nerve (CN V)
B)intercostal nerves
C)lumbar plexus
D)spinal nerves
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Chapter 11: Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints
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Q1) The name <i>levatores costarum</i> tells us that this muscle performs what action?
A)elevation of the ribs
B)protraction of the scapula
C)depression of the ribs
D)elevation of the scapula
Q2) If a muscle attaches from a rib to a point that is inferior to that rib attachment,what action will this muscle most likely have?
A)extension of a vertebra at the spinal joints
B)elevation of the rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
C)increase in volume of the thoracic cavity
D)depression of the rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
Q3) What provides innervation for the levatores costarum?
A)trigeminal nerve (CN V)
B)intercostal nerves
C)lumbar plexus
D)spinal nerves
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Chapter 12: Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints
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Q1) Which muscle attaches onto the zygomatic arch of the temporal bone?
A)temporalis
B)masseter
C)lateral pterygoid
D)medial pterygoid
Q2) Which muscle of mastication attaches directly into the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
A)temporalis
B)masseter
C)lateral pterygoid
D)medial pterygoid
Q3) Which is an eccentric function of the sternohyoid?
A)restrains/slows elevation of the hyoid bone
B)restrains/slows depression of the hyoid bone
C)restrains/slows elevation of the thyroid cartilage
D)restrains/slows depression of the thyroid cartilage
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Chapter 13: Muscles of Facial Expression
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Q1) Which are the attachments of the platysma?
A)subcutaneous fascia of the gluteal region to the mandible and the subcutaneous fascia of the temporal region
B)sternum and medial clavicle to the maxilla
C)subcutaneous fascia of the superior chest to the mandible and the subcutaneous fascia of the lower face
D)subcutaneous fascia of the superior chest to the mandible and the subcutaneous fascia of the temporal region
Q2) What provides innervation for the temporoparietalis?
A)oculomotor nerve (CN III)
B)trigeminal nerve (CN V)
C)facial nerve (CN VII)
D)vagus nerve (CN X)
Q3) What provides innervation for the depressor labii inferioris?
A)trigeminal nerve (CN V)
B)facial nerve (CN VII)
C)vagus nerve (CN X)
D)glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
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Chapter 14: Muscles of the Hip Joint
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Q1) What nerve innervates the gluteus medius?
A)inferior gluteal nerve
B)superior gluteal nerve
C)sciatic nerve
D)lumbosacral plexus
Q2) Which is an action of the obturator externus?
A)lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint
B)medial rotation of the thigh at the hip joint
C)flexion of the thigh at the hip joint
D)extension of the trunk at the spinal joints
Q3) What provides innervation for the superior gemellus?
A)obturator nerve
B)nerve to obturator internus
C)L1 spinal nerve
D)nerve to piriformis
Q4) What provides innervation for the iliacus?
A)femoral nerve
B)lumbar plexus
C)median nerve
D)L1 spinal nerve
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Chapter 15: Muscles of the Knee Joint
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Q1) Which is an action of the articularis genus?
A)flexion of the leg at the knee joint
B)move the lateral meniscus of the knee joint laterally
C)tenses and pulls the joint capsule of the knee joint proximally
D)flexes the thigh at the hip joint
Q2) Which is an eccentric function of the popliteus?
A)restrains/slows extension of the leg at the knee joint
B)restrains/slows flexion of the leg at the knee joint
C)restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the knee joint
D)restrains/slows pronation of the forearm at the radioulnar joints
Q3) Which is an eccentric function of the quadriceps femoris group?
A)restrains/slows lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows extension of the thigh at the hip joint
C)restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the hip joint
D)restrains/slows extension of the leg at the knee joint
Q4) Which is an action of the quadriceps femoris group?
A)flexion of the leg at the knee joint
B)extension of the thigh at the hip joint
C)posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint
D)none of the above
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Chapter 16: Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints
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Q1) What two muscles are known as the stirrup muscles?
A)tibialis anterior and flexor digitorum longus
B)fibularis longus and fibularis brevis
C)fibularis brevis and tibialis posterior
D)fibularis longus and tibialis anterior
Q2) Which is an eccentric function of the fibularis longus?
A)restrains/slows eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint
B)restrains/slows flexion of the leg at the knee joint
C)restrains/slows plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint
D)restrains/slows dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint
Q3) Which are eccentric functions of the gastrocnemius?
A)restrains/slows flexion of the leg at the knee joint and dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint
B)restrains/slows extension of the leg at the knee joint and dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint
C)restrains/slows flexion of the leg at the knee joint and plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint
D)restrains/slows flexion of the hand at the wrist joint and flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint
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Chapter 17: Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints
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Q1) What nerve innervates the muscles of the posterior compartments of the leg?
A)obturator
B)superficial fibular
C)deep fibular
D)tibial
Q2) Which are eccentric functions of the extensor digitorum longus at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints,and the ankle joint?
A)restrains/slows flexion of toes two through five and dorsiflexion of the foot
B)restrains/slows extension of toes two through five and dorsiflexion of the foot
C)restrains/slows flexion of toes two through five and plantarflexion of the foot
D)restrains/slows extension of toes two through five and plantarflexion of the foot
Q3) Which is an action of the extensor digitorum longus?
A)plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint
B)dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint
C)inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint
D)extension of fingers two through five at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints
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Chapter 18: Intrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints
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Q1) Which is an eccentric function of the dorsal interossei pedis at the metatarsophalangeal joint?
A)restrains/slows adduction of toes three through five
B)restrains/slows abduction of toes three through five
C)restrains/slows tibial and fibular abduction of toe number two and abduction of toes three and four
D)restrains/slows tibial and fibular abduction of toe number two and adduction of toes three and four
Q2) What nerve innervates the extensor hallucis brevis?
A)femoral
B)superficial fibular
C)deep fibular
D)medial plantar
Q3) Which is an action of the abductor hallucis?
A)flexion of the big toe (toe number one)at the metatarsophalangeal joint
B)extension of the big toe (toe number one)at the metatarsophalangeal joint
C)abduction of the big toe (toe number one)at the metatarsophalangeal joint
D)abduction of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal joint
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Chapter 19: Functional Groups of Muscles
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Q1) Within which arm line are the rhomboids located?
A)superficial front
B)deep front
C)superficial back
D)deep back
Q2) Which are protractors of the mandible at the temporomandibular joints?
A)temporalis,masseter
B)lateral pterygoid,medial pterygoid
C)digastric,temporalis
D)mylohyoid,geniohyoid
Q3) Which are extensors of the thumb at the carpometacarpal, metacarpophalangeal, and/or interphalangeal joints?
A)flexor pollicis brevis,flexor pollicis longus,adductor pollicis
B)extensor pollicis longus,extensor pollicis brevis,abductor pollicis longus
C)flexor pollicis longus,abductor pollicis longus,opponens pollicis
D)flexor pollicis longus,extensor digitorum,extensor digiti minimi
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