Clinical Biomechanics Practice Test

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• Cervical extension, or looking up, is defined as movement around which axis?
• What is the key characteristic of a third class lever system?
• Dynamic listings are identified using which type of palpation that focuses on joint movement?
• What is the correct SCP for palpating thoracic vertebral rotation?
• What happens to muscle during a concentric contraction?
• What is the definition of biomechanics?
• The bicep brachii during elbow flexion is an example of which type of lever?
• Which motion is associated with the sign −θZ?
• What is the combined glide of the inferior T6 articular facet on the superior articular facet of T7 during thoracic flexion?
• What type of movement is characterized by a joint moving on an axis and altering its angle?
• Which term describes the degree of motion a patient can attain on their own?
• Which anatomical motion is an example of movement around the X axis?
• True or False: A person with a non-red flag symptom is considered healthy.
• What defines the paraphysiological space?
• During palpation, what is the indicator of thoracic vertebral rotation?
• Which plane is associated with the actions of flexion and extension?
• What defines active range of motion (ROM)?
• Left lateral flexion of the trunk is movement around the Z axis in:
• Which of the following is the correct SCP while palpating an anterior glide on the ilium?
• What percentage of diagnostic information typically comes from the patient history?
• What defines accessory joint motion?
• What defines health in the context of biomechanics?
• Spinal flexion and extension primarily occur around which axis?
• In a lever system, which type places the load between the fulcrum and the force?
• Which joint type allows for a significant range of rotation in the thoracic spine?
• Which of the following statements about red flags is correct?
• Which axis does the humerus rotate around during shoulder abduction?
• Movement around a vertical axis is classified in which plane?
• Which of the following is an example of a 3rd class lever?
• Side-bending the trunk to the right occurs around which axis?
• Static listings are determined through which type of palpation in order to identify asymmetries of bony landmarks?
• Which statement best summarizes the relationship between planes and axes in biomechanics?
• Spinal right lateral flexion occurs around which axis?
• Pushing against an immovable wall with the arms extended is an example of:
• Which is NOT a factor in clinical decision-making within biomechanics?
• All rotational movements occurring in the sagittal plane use which notation?
• Flexion and extension movements are typically described using which notation?
• Which are two ways to describe a symptom?
• Movement around the Z axis typically corresponds to which type of spinal movement?
• Movement in the sagittal plane consists of which directions?
• Turning the head to the right involves movement around which axis?
• What type of movements are considered in the vertical orientation of the y-axis?
• Which type of contraction is associated with muscle exerting force without changing its length?
• Which arthokinematic action describes the occipital condyles acting on the atlas during atlanto-occipital extension?
• Which joints primarily perform gliding and spinning movements?
• Right lateral flexion of the trunk occurs around the Z axis in which direction?
• What axis is associated with neck rotation when turning the head to the left?
• When muscle is performing an eccentric contraction, what is occurring?
• Which movement is associated with the coronal plane?
• Which axis is associated with spinal extension in a negative direction?
• What is the significance of warning signs in a clinical setting?
• What axis does moving forward and backward correspond to in human biomechanics?
• What axis is involved when a person rotates their torso to look over their left shoulder?
• What are the three arthrokinematic movements?
• What muscle group is primarily involved in the function of the thoracic spine during rotation?
• Which of the following describes an open chain activity?
• Which component of the lever system can be considered the resistance against which the force acts?
• What example illustrates movement around the Z axis in a positive direction?
• Which of the following describes the movement of a joint where one surface glides over another?
• What direction is indicated for right trunk rotation around the Y axis?
• What is the correct LOD when palpating thoracic vertebral rotation?
• The sagittal plane divides the body into which two parts?
• What is the arthokinematic action of the femoral head on the acetabulum during femoral flexion?
• When a joint is in its open-packed position, it is:
• Shoulder abduction requires rotation around which axis?
• Right trunk rotation in the transverse plane is best described as what type of motion?
• True or False: The majority of musculoskeletal symptoms are typically accompanied by red flags.
• Spinal lateral flexion occurs around which axis?
• Which of the following movements would MOST likely be performed isokinetically?
• The arthrokinematic action of the femoral head during hip extension is characterized by which roll and glide?
• Movement that goes upward and downward occurs in which plane?
• During the upward phase of a biceps curl, the biceps brachii is primarily performing a:
• Which lever system type is often described as affecting efficiency through mechanical advantage or disadvantage?
• Among the classes of levers, which one typically has the effort applied between the load and the fulcrum?
• True or False: Dynamic listings describe restricted movement.
• Which of the following best describes a 2nd class lever in the human body?
• Movement that occurs around an axis in the context of biomechanics is classified as what?
• Spinal extension is movement around the axis in which direction?
• What type of lever is the most common in the human body?
• Which term describes a situation where the distal segment is fixed while the proximal segment is freely moving?
• What is the arthrokinematic action of the acetabulum on the head of the femur during anterior pelvic tilt?
• What is the combined arthrokinematic action of the humeral head on the glenoid during flexion?
• Flexion and extension occur in which plane?
• Which contraction type allows for movement while keeping the muscle tension the same?
• True or False: Concave surfaces moving on a convex surface exhibit a roll and glide that happens in the same direction.
• What type of environment does clinical biomechanics often assess?
• What is the ultimate goal of studying clinical biomechanics?
• What anatomical structure is primarily contacted when assessing thoracic vertebral flexion?
• What type of lever has the force positioned between the fulcrum and the load?
• What is the correct SCP when palpating lumbar vertebral flexion?
• Nodding "yes" with your head primarily involves rotation around which axis?
• True or False: Pain is always accompanied by an identifiable physical cause.
• What percentage is the common range associated with history contributing to diagnostics?
• Which of the following movements is not typically aligned with the sagittal plane?
• What serves as the force in the lever system within the body?
• Which of the following methods is NOT used to identify exam findings?
• In biomechanics, which class of lever is most advantageous for speed and range of motion?
• During elbow flexion, which axis does the forearm move around?
• What is the correct line of drive (LOD) while palpating an anterior glide on the ilium?
• In which domain does clinical biomechanics impact health care?
• Rotating the trunk to the right is movement around the Y axis in:
• Which anatomical plane is correctly described by dividing the body into anterior and posterior sections?
• Is it true that the body is described as a machine?
• What is the combined arthrokinematic action of the olecranon acting on the trochlea during open-chain ulnohumeral flexion?
• Spinal rotation (left and right) takes place around which axis?
• What is the main focus of chiropractors in their practice?
• What is the correct Line of Drive (LOD) when palpating lumbar vertebral rotation?
• In the right hand rule, what does the thumb represent?
• Non-weight bearing plantar flexion is an example of which class of lever?
• In which contraction type does muscle tension remain the same while the muscle achieves movement?
• A person holding a dumbbell still at 90° of elbow flexion without movement is performing which type of contraction?
• True or False: A palm up movement in the right-hand rule indicates a positive movement.
• Which is the correct SCP when palpating sacral nutation?
• In biomechanics, what does it mean if a pathology is "sinister"?
• Right trunk rotation occurs around the Y axis in which direction?
• During the descent phase of a squat, the quadriceps are primarily contracting:
• Why are injuries more likely to occur in the open-packed position?
• What type of muscle contraction occurs with no change in muscle length?
• What is the primary objective when taking patient history?
• What is the correct LOD when palpating lumbar vertebral flexion?
• What should be primarily assessed in biomechanics to ensure effective diagnosis?
• Which term describes the motion a patient can achieve with assistance from a clinician?
• What condition is LEAST likely to outpace our innate defense systems?
• In open-chain elbow flexion, what describes the action of the olecranon on the trochlea?
• Movement left and right occurs along which axis?
• What components make up the BPS equation for musculoskeletal symptoms?
• Which of the following correctly lists the osteokinematic movements?
• Which joint position would be MOST suitable for applying joint mobilization techniques?
• What type of contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while in action?
• What is the most stable position of a joint or joint complex called?
• During humeral flexion, what characterizes the arthokinematic action of the humeral head on the glenoid fossa?
• How is left trunk rotation correctly paired with its sign convention?
• What combined glide occurs during thoracic flexion involving the T6 and T7 vertebrae?
• Movement upward and downward is along which axis?
• What is the correct SCP while palpating sacral counternutation?
• What do red flags represent in a clinical evaluation?
• How is side-bending the trunk to the left categorized in terms of movement direction around the Z axis?
• A patient rotates their torso to the right. This action is best described in terms of which sign?
• Which plane allows for lateral flexion movements?
• When evaluating joint movement, which aspect is involved in assessing active range of motion?
• The coronal plane divides the body into which two parts?
• What is the correct LOD while palpating a posterior glide on the ilium?
• A wall sit where the knee angle does not change is an example of which contraction type in the quadriceps?
• What direction does movement in the coronal plane primarily take?
• In the context of the body, which structure functions as the lever arm?
• True or False: Convex surfaces moving on a concave surface exhibit a roll and glide in opposite directions.
• From whose perspective are symptoms usually described?
• Which type of muscle contraction involves muscle shortening?
• Which term describes a contraction with no change in speed?
• True or False: Static and Dynamic listings can occur simultaneously?
• What does it mean if the proximal segment is fixed and the distal segment is freely moving?
• What is the correct LOD for palpating the upper thoracic vertebral flexion?
• All rotational movements that occur in the transverse plane happen around which axis?
• When performing trunk extension from a flexed position, around which axis does the movement occur?
• Which of the following is an example of a first class lever?
• What component of a lever system in the body is responsible for enabling movement?
• True or False: Humans can adapt to nearly all types of forces under suitable conditions.
• Which line of drive (LOD) is correct for palpating sacral counternutation?
• Which class of lever is commonly used in lifting weights with the arm?
• How many primary arthrokinematic movements are there?
• What is typically the position of the upper thoracic spine during flexion?
• According to the right hand rule, what does the index finger represent?
• What does it mean to say the body is self-healing?
• In which position is a joint generally considered to be the MOST stable?
• Which of the following could be considered a component of the psychological aspect in the BPS model?
• Which axis is associated with lateral movement?
• What is the goal of movement analysis during an exam?
• Which structure in the body acts as the fulcrum in the lever system?
• Spinal left rotation occurs around the Y axis in which direction?
• What are the four main components of a lever system?
• True or False: Arthrokinematics involves the movement of joint surfaces.
• Lateral flexion primarily takes place in which plane?
• What aspect does clinical biomechanics help to improve?
• True or False: Listings describe either the static position of a bone or its dynamic capabilities.
• Which is the correct Specific Contact Point (SCP) when palpating lumbar vertebral rotation?
• Which plane is associated with movement to the left and right?
• Which type of lever is the least common in human biomechanics?
• What is referred to as the "golden rule" in biomechanics?
• Axial rotation occurs in which plane?
• What kind of axis is involved in motion associated with lateral flexion?
• True or False: Special testing is necessary only if indicated by other exam/history findings.
• Movement through the sagittal plane occurs along which axis?
• Spinal flexion occurs around which axis and in which direction?
• Which of the following is NOT a technique used for palpating thoracic vertebral flexion?
• Which of the following is NOT a topic in the Efficiency funnel?
• Which is the correct SCP when palpating thoracic vertebral flexion?
• When palpating lumbar vertebral rotation, which degree of movement is primarily assessed?
• During elbow flexion, the forearm moves around which axis?
• What does the chiropractic finger represent in the right hand rule?
• Which conditions can outpace our innate defense systems?
• How is sickness defined biomechanically?
• Is it possible for non-red flags to become red flags if not properly addressed?
• How does vital signs relate to biomechanics?
• What does clinical biomechanics specifically apply?
• What is the correct LOD when palpating the lower thoracic vertebral flexion?
• In biomechanics, which of the following roles can the 'joint' serve?
• During standing with the knees fully extended, the tibiofemoral joint is primarily in which position?
• What does a holistic approach provide solutions for?
• What is the limit of motion usually termed as the point where bone meets bone?
• What type of lever is characterized by the fulcrum being positioned between the load and the force?
• What is an example of a second class lever?
• True or False: Static listings are a description of asymmetry.
• Slowly lowering a dumbbell from elbow flexion to extension involves which muscle action of the biceps brachii?
• Which movement primarily involves decreasing the angle between body parts?
• Which types of movement occur in the transverse plane?
• Which term describes the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
• Which movement is correctly paired with its axis of rotation?
• Trunk flexion from anatomical position occurs around the X axis in which direction?
• What term refers to any degree of relaxation away from the close packed position?
• Which plane allows for movement forward and backward?
• Rotating the trunk to the left occurs around the Y axis in which direction?
• A person bending forward to touch their toes is performing which movement around which axis?
• Which specific contact point (SCP) is used while palpating a posterior glide on the ilium?
• What is the arthokinematic action of the humeral head on the glenoid fossa during humeral abduction?
• True or False: A palm toward movement in the right-hand rule indicates a positive movement.
• Spinal rotation can occur around which axis?
• Internal and external rotation of the shoulder occurs around which axis?
• Trunk extension from anatomical position is movement around the X axis in:
• What is the correct LOD for palpating sacral nutation?
• Which factors are considered in clinical biomechanics?
• Which factor predominates when assessing the anatomical barrier?
• True or False: Osteokinematics refers to the movement of bones.
• In the context of biomechanics, what is referred to as the load in a lever system?
• What is the correct LOD when palpating thoracic vertebral flexion?
• The transverse plane divides the body into which two parts?
• Weight-bearing dorsiflexion and plantar flexion represent which class of lever?
• Cervical flexion (nodding forward) occurs around which axis and in which direction?
• Which axis is involved in trunk extension from a flexed position?
• Which statement is true regarding biomechanics?
• What describes the gliding action of the acetabulum on the femoral head during hip movements?
• True or False: The concept of the BPS model includes environmental factors.