Question 1

The pelvic girdle rotates as a unit due to movement occurring in the hips and/or lumbar spine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Increased posterior concavity of the cervical spine is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) kyphosis 
B) lordosis 
C) recurvatum 
D) scoliosis 
A) kyphosis 
B) lordosis 
C) recurvatum 
D) scoliosis B

Question 3

The erector spinae iliocostalis muscles are considered to be agonist muscles during extension of the spine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Capital flexion occurs in the joint between _____.

Accepted Answer

A) C1 and C2 
B) C1-C2 and C3 
C) Occipital condyles and C1 
D) Occipital condyles and C1-C2 
A) C1 and C2 
B) C1-C2 and C3 
C) Occipital condyles and C1 
D) Occipital condyles and C1-C2

Question 5

The most easily palpated structure of the spine is the _____ process.

Accepted Answer

A) spinous 
B) styloid 
C) transverse 
D) xiphoid 
A) spinous 
B) styloid 
C) transverse 
D) xiphoid

Question 6

Vertebrae increase in size from the cervical to the lumbar region due to there being more weight supported by the spine as you move from superior to inferior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The trunk is composed of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) rib cage, cervical spine, and pelvic girdle 
B) thoracic spine, cervical spine, and pelvic girdle 
C) thoracic spine, rib cage, and cervical spine 
D) thoracic spine, rib cage, and pelvic girdle 
A) rib cage, cervical spine, and pelvic girdle 
B) thoracic spine, cervical spine, and pelvic girdle 
C) thoracic spine, rib cage, and cervical spine 
D) thoracic spine, rib cage, and pelvic girdle

Question 8

The majority of spinal column movement occurs in the lumbar and thoracic regions of the spine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the diaphragm muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) It is responsible for breathing during quiet rest 
B) When it contracts and flattens air is inspired 
C) When larger amounts of air are needed other thoracic muscles have a more significant contribution to inspiration 
D) All of the above choices are correct 
A) It is responsible for breathing during quiet rest 
B) When it contracts and flattens air is inspired 
C) When larger amounts of air are needed other thoracic muscles have a more significant contribution to inspiration 
D) All of the above choices are correct

Question 10

The right sternocleidomastoid is functionally similar to the right external abdominal oblique in that when contracting concentrically, they both cause their respective segments of the spine to _______.

Accepted Answer

A) extend 
B) laterally flex contralaterally 
C) rotate contralaterally 
D) rotate ipsilaterally 
A) extend 
B) laterally flex contralaterally 
C) rotate contralaterally 
D) rotate ipsilaterally

Question 11

Which of the following muscles would not be concentrically active when attempting to place the right ear on the right shoulder while lying on the left side?

Accepted Answer

A) Left sternocleidomastoid 
B) Right erector spinae 
C) Right splenius capitis 
D) Right sternocleidomastoid 
A) Left sternocleidomastoid 
B) Right erector spinae 
C) Right splenius capitis 
D) Right sternocleidomastoid

Question 12

The movement that occurs between the superior and inferior articular processes of the vertebral facet joints is characterized as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) gliding 
B) rocking 
C) rotary 
D) spinning 
A) gliding 
B) rocking 
C) rotary 
D) spinning

Question 13

Spinal flexion is defined as anterior movement of the spine where the head moves toward chest and the thorax moves toward pelvis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sit-ups are an excellent exercise for strengthening the erector spinae muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The proximal and distal attachments of the erector spinae muscles enable them to extend the spine and assist in rotation and lateral flexion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The external oblique abdominal muscle inserts on the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) anterior half of crest of ilium, inguinal ligament, crest of pubis, and fascia of rectus abdominis at lower front 
B) borders of lower eight ribs at side of chest dovetailing with serratus anterior 
C) cartilage of 5th, 6th, and 7th ribs and xiphoid process 
D) costal cartilage of 8th, 9th, and 10th ribs and linea alba 
A) anterior half of crest of ilium, inguinal ligament, crest of pubis, and fascia of rectus abdominis at lower front 
B) borders of lower eight ribs at side of chest dovetailing with serratus anterior 
C) cartilage of 5th, 6th, and 7th ribs and xiphoid process 
D) costal cartilage of 8th, 9th, and 10th ribs and linea alba

Question 17

A substantial number of low back problems are caused by improper use of the back, particularly in flexion, over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In performing lateral flexion against gravity such as in a lateral sit-up, which of the following muscles would be least effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Erector spinae 
B) Internal and external abdominal oblique 
C) Quadratus lumborum 
D) Rectus abdominis 
A) Erector spinae 
B) Internal and external abdominal oblique 
C) Quadratus lumborum 
D) Rectus abdominis

Question 19

Reduction of the spine is defined as a return movement from lateral flexion to a neutral position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Kyphosis is increased posterior concavity of thoracic curve of the vertebral column.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The pelvic girdle rotates as a unit due to movement occurring in the hips and/or lumbar spine.

Increased posterior concavity of the cervical spine is known as _____.

The erector spinae iliocostalis muscles are considered to be agonist muscles during extension of the spine.

Capital flexion occurs in the joint between _____.

The most easily palpated structure of the spine is the _____ process.

Vertebrae increase in size from the cervical to the lumbar region due to there being more weight supported by the spine as you move from superior to inferior.

The trunk is composed of the _____.

The majority of spinal column movement occurs in the lumbar and thoracic regions of the spine.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the diaphragm muscle?

The right sternocleidomastoid is functionally similar to the right external abdominal oblique in that when contracting concentrically, they both cause their respective segments of the spine to _______.

Which of the following muscles would not be concentrically active when attempting to place the right ear on the right shoulder while lying on the left side?

The movement that occurs between the superior and inferior articular processes of the vertebral facet joints is characterized as _____.

Spinal flexion is defined as anterior movement of the spine where the head moves toward chest and the thorax moves toward pelvis.

Sit-ups are an excellent exercise for strengthening the erector spinae muscles.

The proximal and distal attachments of the erector spinae muscles enable them to extend the spine and assist in rotation and lateral flexion.

The external oblique abdominal muscle inserts on the _____.

A substantial number of low back problems are caused by improper use of the back, particularly in flexion, over time.

In performing lateral flexion against gravity such as in a lateral sit-up, which of the following muscles would be least effective?

Reduction of the spine is defined as a return movement from lateral flexion to a neutral position.

Kyphosis is increased posterior concavity of thoracic curve of the vertebral column.

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Basic Biomechanical Factors and Concepts

The Shoulder Girdle

The Shoulder Joint

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Exam 11: The Trunk and Spinal Column

The pelvic girdle rotates as a unit due to movement occurring in the hips and/or lumbar spine.

Increased posterior concavity of the cervical spine is known as _____.

The erector spinae iliocostalis muscles are considered to be agonist muscles during extension of the spine.

Capital flexion occurs in the joint between _____.

The most easily palpated structure of the spine is the _____ process.

Vertebrae increase in size from the cervical to the lumbar region due to there being more weight supported by the spine as you move from superior to inferior.

The trunk is composed of the _____.

The majority of spinal column movement occurs in the lumbar and thoracic regions of the spine.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the diaphragm muscle?

The right sternocleidomastoid is functionally similar to the right external abdominal oblique in that when contracting concentrically, they both cause their respective segments of the spine to _______.

Which of the following muscles would not be concentrically active when attempting to place the right ear on the right shoulder while lying on the left side?

The movement that occurs between the superior and inferior articular processes of the vertebral facet joints is characterized as _____.

Spinal flexion is defined as anterior movement of the spine where the head moves toward chest and the thorax moves toward pelvis.

Sit-ups are an excellent exercise for strengthening the erector spinae muscles.

The proximal and distal attachments of the erector spinae muscles enable them to extend the spine and assist in rotation and lateral flexion.

The external oblique abdominal muscle inserts on the _____.

A substantial number of low back problems are caused by improper use of the back, particularly in flexion, over time.

In performing lateral flexion against gravity such as in a lateral sit-up, which of the following muscles would be least effective?

Reduction of the spine is defined as a return movement from lateral flexion to a neutral position.

Kyphosis is increased posterior concavity of thoracic curve of the vertebral column.

Foundations of Structural Kinesiology

Neuromuscular Fundamentals

Basic Biomechanical Factors and Concepts

The Shoulder Girdle

The Shoulder Joint

The Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

The Wrist and Hand Joints

The Hip Joint and Pelvic Girdle

The Knee Joint

The Ankle and Foot Joints

Muscular Analysis of Selected Exercises and Related Concepts

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