Deck 4: Arthrokinematics

Question 1

The close-packed position of the facet joints of the spine is in which of the following spinal positions?

A) Flexion
B) Extension
C) Lateral bend
D) Elevation

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The type of arthrokinematic motion characterized by linear movement of a joint surface parallel to the plane of the adjoining joint surface is which of the following?

A) Roll
B) Spin
C) Glide
D) Shear

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The type of end feel that is defined by a lack of normal mechanical limitation of joint ROM is

A) capsular.
B) soft.
C) empty.
D) bony.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The type of arthrokinematic motion characterized by rotation of one surface on a fixed adjacent surface is called

A) roll.
B) spin.
C) glide.
D) Any of the above

Question 5

Hip abduction is an example of which type of motion?

A) Arthrokinematic
B) Osteokinematic
C) Angular
D) Torque

Question 6

According to the convex-concave law,the convex femoral head during hip flexion moves in which direction in relation to the direction the femur moves?

A) Same direction
B) Opposite direction
C) First the same direction,then the opposite direction at the end of the movement
D) It depends on whether the person is standing or lying down.

Question 7

The type of abnormal end feel characterized by the presence of soft tissue edema is which of the following?

A) Boggy end feel
B) Springy block
C) Empty end feel
D) Soft tissue approximation

Question 8

The type of joint end feel characterized by a leatherlike limitation with some give is

A) bony.
B) soft tissue approximation.
C) capsular.
D) empty.

Question 9

Motions occurring within the joint that are necessary for joint motion but are not under voluntary control are called

A) osteokinematic movement.
B) accessory movement.
C) springy block.
D) manipulation.

Question 10

The intervention of joint mobilization is best performed in the close-packed position at any given joint.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Question 11

When a patient using a walker bears weight through the wrists,what type of accessory motion force is occurring at the wrist joints?

A) Shear
B) Traction
C) Approximation
D) Rotation forces

Question 12

The loose-packed position of the hip is best described as

A) 30 degrees flexion,30 degrees abduction,and slight external rotation.
B) full extension.
C) full extension and internal rotation.
D) full flexion.