Question 1

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is an example of what type of stretching?

Accepted Answer

A)  active stretching 
B)  passive stretching 
C)  ballistic stretching 
D)  none of the above 
A)  active stretching 
B)  passive stretching 
C)  ballistic stretching 
D)  none of the above B

Question 2

The "ability of a joint to resist abnormal displacement" defines what?

Accepted Answer

A)  joint stability 
B)  joint flexibility 
C)  loose-packed position 
D)  none of the above 
A)  joint stability 
B)  joint flexibility 
C)  loose-packed position 
D)  none of the above A

Question 3

The carpometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb is an example of a __________________ joint.

Accepted Answer

saddle

Question 4

Which of the following terms does not fit with the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  carpals 
B)  short bones 
C)  gliding movements 
D)  uniaxial 
A)  carpals 
B)  short bones 
C)  gliding movements 
D)  uniaxial

Question 5

Which of the following refers to the stretching of muscles, tendons, and ligaments by a force other than tension in the antagonist muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  active stretching 
B)  passive stretching 
C)  ballistic stretching 
D)  none of the above 
A)  active stretching 
B)  passive stretching 
C)  ballistic stretching 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

The articular fibrocartilage partial disc in the knee is called __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The articular fibrocartilage partial disc in the...

Question 7

Which of the following are examples of articular fibrocartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  the intervertebral discs 
B)  the menisci of the knee 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  the intervertebral discs 
B)  the menisci of the knee 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

What is the result when a ligament is stretched beyond its elastic limit?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sprain occurs. 
B)  Joint stability may be temporarily compromised. 
C)  Joint stability may be permanently compromised. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  all of the above 
A)  A sprain occurs. 
B)  Joint stability may be temporarily compromised. 
C)  Joint stability may be permanently compromised. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is associated with triaxial joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  ball and socket 
B)  3 axes 
C)  hip 
D)  all of the above 
A)  ball and socket 
B)  3 axes 
C)  hip 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

The knee is an example of which type joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrous 
B)  synarthroses 
C)  synovial 
D)  amphiarthroses 
A)  fibrous 
B)  synarthroses 
C)  synovial 
D)  amphiarthroses

Question 11

A goniometer is used to directly measure what?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle flexibility 
B)  joint range of motion 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  muscle flexibility 
B)  joint range of motion 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

Hinge joints have how many axes?

Accepted Answer

A)  none 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  none 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 13

The myosynaptic reflex, also known as __________________ reflex, is provoked by the activation of the muscle spindles in a stretched muscle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The myosynaptic reflex, also known as __________________...

Question 14

Which type of stretching demonstrates greater range of motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  active stretching 
B)  passive stretching 
C)  A and B are equal 
D)  need more information 
A)  active stretching 
B)  passive stretching 
C)  A and B are equal 
D)  need more information

Question 15

Which type of flexibility accompanies the ROM achieved by actively contracting the antagonist muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  static flexibility 
B)  dynamic flexibility 
C)  passive stretching 
D)  none of the above 
A)  static flexibility 
B)  dynamic flexibility 
C)  passive stretching 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

Explain the factors that contribute to joint stability.

Accepted Answer

Several factors contribute to joint stab

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding bursitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  overuse injury 
B)  frictional irritation in one or more bursae 
C)  inflammation 
D)  both A and B 
E)  all of the above 
A)  overuse injury 
B)  frictional irritation in one or more bursae 
C)  inflammation 
D)  both A and B 
E)  all of the above

Question 18

Describe the different types of stretching exercises used to increase flexibility, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Accepted Answer

There are several types of stretching ex

Question 19

Which of the following characterizes the "close-packed position" at a joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  joint stability is minimum 
B)  muscular tension is maximum 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  joint stability is minimum 
B)  muscular tension is maximum 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 20

Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of tendon sheaths?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are synovial structures. 
B)  They surround tendons. 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  They are synovial structures. 
B)  They surround tendons. 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is an example of what type of stretching?

The "ability of a joint to resist abnormal displacement" defines what?

The carpometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb is an example of a __________________ joint.

Which of the following terms does not fit with the others?

Which of the following refers to the stretching of muscles, tendons, and ligaments by a force other than tension in the antagonist muscles?

The articular fibrocartilage partial disc in the knee is called __________________.

Which of the following are examples of articular fibrocartilage?

What is the result when a ligament is stretched beyond its elastic limit?

Which of the following is associated with triaxial joints?

The knee is an example of which type joint?

A goniometer is used to directly measure what?

Hinge joints have how many axes?

The myosynaptic reflex, also known as __________________ reflex, is provoked by the activation of the muscle spindles in a stretched muscle.

Which type of stretching demonstrates greater range of motion?

Which type of flexibility accompanies the ROM achieved by actively contracting the antagonist muscle?

Explain the factors that contribute to joint stability.

Which of the following is true regarding bursitis?

Describe the different types of stretching exercises used to increase flexibility, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Which of the following characterizes the "close-packed position" at a joint?

Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of tendon sheaths?

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The Biomechanics of the Human Spine

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Exam 5: The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is an example of what type of stretching?

The "ability of a joint to resist abnormal displacement" defines what?

The carpometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb is an example of a __________________ joint.

Which of the following terms does not fit with the others?

Which of the following refers to the stretching of muscles, tendons, and ligaments by a force other than tension in the antagonist muscles?

The articular fibrocartilage partial disc in the knee is called __________________.

Which of the following are examples of articular fibrocartilage?

What is the result when a ligament is stretched beyond its elastic limit?

Which of the following is associated with triaxial joints?

The knee is an example of which type joint?

A goniometer is used to directly measure what?

Hinge joints have how many axes?

The myosynaptic reflex, also known as __________________ reflex, is provoked by the activation of the muscle spindles in a stretched muscle.

Which type of stretching demonstrates greater range of motion?

Which type of flexibility accompanies the ROM achieved by actively contracting the antagonist muscle?

Explain the factors that contribute to joint stability.

Which of the following is true regarding bursitis?

Describe the different types of stretching exercises used to increase flexibility, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Which of the following characterizes the "close-packed position" at a joint?

Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of tendon sheaths?

What Is Biomechanics

Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle

The Biomechanics of the Human Upper Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Lower Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Spine

Linear Kinematics of Human Movement

Angular Kinematics of Human Movement

Linear Kinetics of Human Movement

Equilibrium and Human Movement

Angular Kinetics of Human Movement

Human Movement in a Fluid Medium

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