Deck 1: Basic Concepts in Kinesiology: Kinematics

Question 1

Which of the following is not a function of ligaments?

A) Connect tendon to bone
B) Provide joint stability
C) Limit joint motion
D) Provide proprioceptive feedback

Answer 1

Connect tendon to bone

Question 2

Arthrokinematics is concerned with gross bony motions.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The convex-concave principle states that if a convex surface moves on a concave surface, the roll and glide occur in the same direction.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Goniometry is useful in quantifying translatory motion between adjacent bony segments.

Question 5

During rotary motion, the farther the distance from the axis of motion, the greater the velocity of that point.

Question 6

All of the following are characteristics of closed kinetic chain (CKC) motion except:

A) joints just proximal to the fixed segment, which move in a predictable manner
B) promotion of joint stability
C) motion generally occurs faster during a CKC motion compared with open kinetic chain motion
D) decreased shear forces

Question 7

Hinge joints exhibit ______degree(s) of freedom.

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Question 8

A condyloid or ellipsoidal joint is characterized by motion in ________planes.

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Question 9

Which of the following is always classified as a "pathological" end-feel?

A) Soft
B) Firm
C) Empty
D) Hard

Question 10

Kinematics is associated with motion of a body or segment without regard to the forces that produce motion.

Question 11

Closed kinematic chain motions occur when the distal segment is fixed and the proximal segments move.

Question 12

Adduction is associated with movements of a segment further away from midline of the body.

Question 13

Closed packed positions of synovial joints are best characterized by ________joint congruency and ________gliding between articular surfaces

A) maximal, maximal
B) maximal; minimal
C) minimal; minimal
D) minimal; maximal

Question 14

Gliding occurs between two articular surfaces when:

A) one joint surface moves parallel to the plane of the adjoining joint surface
B) each subsequent point on one surface contacts a new point on the other surface
C) one point of contact on each surface remains in constant contact with a fixed location on the other surface
D) one joint surfaces moves perpendicular to the plane of the adjoining joint surface