Deck 1: Basic Information

Question 1

The fibula is on which side of the lower leg?

A) Medial
B) Lateral
C) Proximal
D) Distal

Answer 1

Lateral

Question 2

In moving from anatomical position into fundamental position,the forearm moves into

A) pronation.
B) supination.
C) inversion.
D) eversion.

Answer 2

pronation.

Question 3

A movement of one bone on another bone to cause an increase in joint angle is called

A) flexion.
B) extension.
C) rotation.
D) circumduction.

Answer 3

extension.

Question 4

When a person grasps an overhead exercise bar and pulls it down,what type of motion is occurring at the shoulder joint?

A) Angular motion
B) Linear motion
C) Kinematic motion
D) Torque motion

Question 5

Turning your head to look over your left shoulder involves cervical

A) left rotation.
B) right rotation.
C) left lateral bend.
D) right lateral bend.

Question 6

Sliding your foot under your chair to prepare to stand involves knee

A) flexion.
B) extension.
C) inversion.
D) abduction.

Question 7

When the scapula moves into a protracted position,they move in what direction in relation to the spine?

A) Superior
B) Inferior
C) Medial
D) Lateral

Question 8

When a person steps forward to release a bowling ball,what type of motion of the body is occurring?

A) Angular motion
B) Linear motion
C) Kinematic motion
D) Torque motion

Question 9

When a person abducts the shoulder to 90 degrees,then moves the arm backward,what is that motion called?

A) Medial rotation
B) Lateral rotation
C) Horizontal adduction
D) Horizontal abduction

Question 10

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

Question 11

The ulna is where in relation to the humerus?

A) Medial
B) Lateral
C) Proximal
D) Distal

Question 12

In anatomical position,the thumb is located where in relation to the fingers?

A) Medial
B) Lateral
C) Proximal
D) Distal