Quiz 1,2,3,4 and 5 SPHE 421/ SPHE421 | Complete questions and answers: 100% graded latest 2026/27 - AMU.

Attempt Score 50 / 50 - 100 % Overall Grade (Highest Attempt) 50 / 50 - 100 % Question 1 2 / 2 points A skeletal pathology characterized by pain in the knee area due to issues with traction epiphysis is which of the following? Question options: Osgood-Schlatter disease Slipped femoral capital epiphysis Osteoporosis Osteomyelitis Question 2 2 / 2 points Motions occurring within the joint that are necessary for joint motion but are not under voluntary control are called Question options: osteokinematic movement accessory movement springy block manipulation Question 3 2 / 2 points The structure of the bone where growth occurs is theQuestion options: diaphysis medullary canal Model Short Answer endosteum epiphyseal plate Question 4 2 / 2 points The type of bone that makes up most of the appendicular skeleton is the Question options: irregular bone flat bone long bone sesamoid bone Question 5 2 / 2 points The ulna is where in relation to the humerus? Question options: Medial Lateral ProximalDistal Question 6 2 / 2 points When a person grasps an overhead exercise bar and pulls it down, what type of motion is occurring at the shoulder joint? Question options: Angular motion Linear motion Kinematic motion Torque motion Question 7 2 / 2 points In moving from anatomical position into fundamental position, the forearm moves into Question options: pronation supination inversion eversion Question 8 2 / 2 points The fibula is on which side of the lower leg? Question options:Medial Lateral Proximal Distal Question 9 2 / 2 points The hip is an example of which type of joint? Question options: Nonaxial Uniaxial Biaxial Triaxial Question 10 2 / 2 points A movement of one bone on another bone to cause an increase in joint angle is called Question options: flexion extension rotation circumductionQuestion 11 2 / 2 points Hip medial rotation occurs in which plane and around which axis? Question options: Transverse plane through a vertical axis Sagittal plane through a frontal axis Frontal plane through a sagittal axis None of the above Question 12 2 / 2 points A bone marking that consists of a sharp ridge or border is called a Question options: foramen crest head fossa Question 13 2 / 2 points The intervention of joint mobilization is best performed in the close-packed position at any given joint. Question options: TrueFalse Question 14 2 / 2 points The loose-packed position of the hip is best described as Question options: 30 degrees flexion, 30 degrees abduction, and slight external rotation full extension full extension and internal rotation full flexion Question 15 2 / 2 points A bone marking that consists of a hollow or depression is called a Question options: foramen crest head fossa Question 16 2 / 2 points A bone marking that consists of a hole through which vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass is called a Question options:foramen crest head fossa Question 17 2 / 2 points Forearm pronation occurs in which plane and around which axis? Question options: Transverse plane through a transverse axis Transverse plane through a vertical axis Sagittal plane through a frontal axis Frontal plane through a sagittal axis Question 18 2 / 2 points When a condition involves both of the legs, which of the following terms best describes this situation? Question options: Unilateral Ipsilateral Bilateral ContralateralQuestion 19 2 / 2 points When a person steps forward to release a bowling ball, what type of motion of the body is occurring? Question options: Angular motion Linear motion Kinematic motion Torque motion Question 20 2 / 2 points In anatomical position, the thumb is located where in relation to the fingers? Question options: Medial Lateral Proximal Distal Question 21 2 / 2 points What type of structure is located where tendons pass over a bone or joint and serves to decrease friction? Question options: CartilageFat pad Bursa Fibrocartilage Question 22 2 / 2 points Hip abduction is an example of which type of motion? Question options: Arthrokinematic Osteokinematic Angular Torque Question 23 2 / 2 points Which of the following types of joints is NOT a fibrous joint? Question options: Gomphosis Synarthrosis Synovial joint Syndesmosis Question 24 2 / 2 pointsA biaxial joint allows motion in how many directions? Question options: One Two Three None of the above Question 25 2 / 2 points How many bones make up the human skeleton? Question options: 217 80 206 126Week 2 Quiz- Muscles and Biomechanics Attempt Score 50 / 50 - 100 % Overall Grade (Highest Attempt) 50 / 50 - 100 % Question 1 2 / 2 points A person with "wrist drop" has damage to which of the following nerves? Question options: Radial nerve Median nerve Femoral nerve Common peroneal nerve Question 2 2 / 2 points The state of equilibrium demonstrated when an object's COG is unchanged when it is disturbed is Question options: stable equilibrium unstable equilibrium neutral equilibrium None of the above Question 3 2 / 2 pointsThe type of machine that consists of a grooved wheel that turns on an axle with a rope or cable is a(n) Question options: movable pulley wheel and axle fixed pulley inclined plane Question 4 2 / 2 points The deltoid muscle can effectively contract through its entire ROM because of the upward rotation of the scapula, which serves to maintain tension in the deltoid muscle. If the deltoid loses tension, it becomes Question options: passively insufficient actively insufficient noncontractile None of the above Question 5 2 / 2 points A muscle that generates most of its force directed back into the joint is producing which type of force? Question options: Angular forceStabilizing force Dislocating force Force couple Question 6 2 / 2 points A person with weakness of knee extension has damage to which of the following nerves? Question options: Radial nerve Median nerve Femoral nerve Common peroneal nerve Question 7 2 / 2 points Sensory impulses from the peripheral nervous system (PNS) enter the cord through the anterior horn. Question options: True False Question 8 2 / 2 points The innermost layer of the protective membrane that contains the blood vessels to the brain is the Question options:dura mater subarachnoid mater pia mater ventricular mater Question 9 2 / 2 points A common pathology of the CNS characterized by issues with production, absorption, or flow of cerebrospinal fluid is which of the following? Question options: Autonomic dysreflexia Spina bifida Hydrocephalus Brown-Séquard's syndrome Question 10 2 / 2 points You can make a tighter fist with your wrist extended than with your wrist flexed because of Question options: active insufficiency of the finger flexors active insufficiency of the finger extensors passive insufficiency of the finger flexorspassive insufficiency of the finger extensors Question 11 2 / 2 points Which of the following is NOT true of an eccentric contraction? Question options: Contraction produces a greater force than a concentric contraction. Contraction is used as an acceleration activity. Muscle attachments move farther apart. Movement occurs with gravity. Question 12 2 / 2 points The type of muscle contraction that occurs with fixed speed, fixed resistance, and no joint motion is Question options: ISOKINETIC ISOMETRIC ISOTONIC TENODESIS Question 13 2 / 2 points Two forces acting in equal but opposite directions and resulting in a turning effect is called a Question options:stabilizing force dislocating force moment of force force couple Question 14 2 / 2 points Which of the following is NOT true of a concentric contraction? Question options: Muscle attachments move closer together.. This type of contraction produces less of a force than an eccentric contraction. Movement occurs against gravity.y. A concentric contraction is an acceleration activity. Question 15 2 / 2 points If the distance of a force arm (FA) is 4 feet and the resistance arm (RA) is 2 feet, then the mechanical advantage would be Question options: 1/2 1/4 82 Question 16 2 / 2 points Most concentric exercises done in the body are considered to be which type of lever? Question options: First class Second class Third class Fourth class Question 17 2 / 2 points In order to increase the challenge of a person working on balance, you could do which of the following? Question options: Raise the center of gravity and increase the base of support Raise the center of gravity and decrease the base of support Lower the center of gravity and increase the base of support Lower the center of gravity and decrease the base of support Question 18 2 / 2 points The white fatty substance present in the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) that serves to increase the speed of impulse conduction is calledQuestion options: myelin the node of Ranvier a neuron a tract. Question 19 2 / 2 points In order to decrease the challenge of a client working on balance, you would do which of the following? Question options: Raise the center of gravity and increase the base of support Raise the center of gravity and decrease the base of support Lower the center of gravity and increase the base of support Lower the center of gravity and decrease the base of support Question 20 2 / 2 points The ability of a muscle to recoil or return to normal resting length after a stretching or shortening force is removed is called Question options: irritability contractilityelasticity extensibility Question 21 2 / 2 points The "stress-response" and stimulation part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the sympathetic nervous system. Question options: True False Question 22 2 / 2 points You are working with a client to regain function after shoulder surgery. Now you want to focus on exercises to increase power. You would choose which of the following exercises? Question options: Concentric strengthening Eccentric strengthening Stretches It doesn't matter; any of the above will help increase power. Question 23 2 / 2 points The reason that a large-handled object is easier to turn is that the mechanical advantage is larger. Question options:True False Question 24 2 / 2 points The law of motion best demonstrated when a person in a wheelchair gains speed when she pushes on the rims is the Question options: law of inertia law of acceleration law of action-reaction law of physics Question 25 2 / 2 points A person experiencing "ape hand" has damage to which of the following nerves? Question options: Radial nerve Median nerve Femoral nerve Common peroneal nerveWeek 3 Quiz- Upper Extremity Attempt Score 50 / 50 - 100 % Overall Grade (Highest Attempt) 50 / 50 - 100 % Question 1 2 / 2 points Which muscle originates on the infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula and inserts on the olecranon process of the ulna? Question options: Long head of the triceps brachii Lateral head of the triceps brachii Long head of the biceps brachii Short head of the biceps brachii Question 2 2 / 2 points The bony landmark of the ulna, which forms the prominent posterior point of the elbow, is which of the following? Question options: Olecranon fossa Olecranon processCoronoid process Radial head Question 3 2 / 2 points The serratus anterior and the pectoralis minor have which of the following motions in common? Question options: Shoulder medial rotation Downward rotation Upward rotation Protraction Question 4 2 / 2 points Which muscle originates on the distal half of the humerus (anterior surface) and inserts on the coronoid process and the ulnar tuberosity of the ulna? Question options: Coracobrachialis Short head of biceps brachii Brachialis Supinator Question 5 2 / 2 points Damage to which of the following nerves could result in weakness of the infraspinatus muscle?Question options: Radial nerve Musculocutaneous nerve Axillary nerve Suprascapular nerve Question 6 2 / 2 points Elbow extension occurs in which plane and through which axis? Question options: Transverse plane through a vertical axis Frontal plane through a sagittal axis Sagittal plane through a frontal axis Transverse plane through a transverse axis Question 7 2 / 2 points Damage to which of the following nerves could result in weakness of the deltoid muscle? Question options: Radial nerve Musculocutaneous nerve Axillary nerveSuprascapular nerve Question 8 2 / 2 points Weakness of the pronator teres muscle could indicate trauma to which of the following nerves? Question options: Musculocutaneous nerve Median nerve Ulnar nerve Radial nerve Question 9 2 / 2 points The upper trapezius, serratus anterior, and lower trapezius have which of the following actions in common? Question options: Retraction of the scapula Protraction of the scapula Downward rotation of the scapula Upward rotation of the scapula Question 10 2 / 2 points Which muscle originates on the lateral clavicle, the top of the acromion, and the scapular spine and inserts on the midpoint of the humerus on the lateral side?Question options: All fibers of the deltoid All fibers of the trapezius All fibers of the pectoralis major Latissimus dorsi Question 11 2 / 2 points The broad, flat membrane located longitudinally between the radius and the ulna is called the Question options: thoracolumbar fascia. joint capsule. interosseous membrane. annular ligament. Question 12 2 / 2 points A client who needs a stretch to the middle trapezius and rhomboids must position the scapula in which of the following positions? Question options: Scapular protraction Scapular retractionScapular depression Scapular downward rotation Question 13 2 / 2 points Which muscle originates on the humeral lateral condyle and inserts on the radial styloid process? Question options: Brachioradialis Flexor carpi radialis Pronator teres Pronator quadratus Question 14 2 / 2 points The elbow flexor that is most effective (strongest) with the forearm in the neutral position is which of the following muscles? Question options: Biceps brachii Brachioradialis Brachialis Coracobrachialis Question 15 2 / 2 pointsWhich muscle originates from the spinous processes of C7–T5 and inserts on the vertebral border of the scapula between the inferior angle and the spine of the scapula? Question options: Middle trapezius Rhomboids Teres major Serratus anterior Question 16 2 / 2 points Damage to which of the following nerves could result in weakness of the coracobrachialis muscle? Question options: Radial nerve Musculocutaneous nerve Axillary nerve Suprascapular nerve Question 17 2 / 2 points The bony landmark of the scapula that exists where the vertebral and axillary borders meet is the Question options: superior ior angle. spine. acromion process. Question 18 2 / 2 points Which of the following muscles perform shoulder hyperextension? Question options: Teres major Anconeus Latissimus dorsi Infraspinatus Question 19 2 / 2 points Which muscle flexes the shoulder through its entire range? Question options: Subscapularis Teres major er Pectoralis major, clavicular portion Anterior deltoid Question 20 2 / 2 pointsAn example of a muscle group that forms a force couple is which of the following? Question options: Upper trapezius, lower trapezius, levator scapula Levator scapula, rhomboids, pectoralis minor Rhomboids, upper trapezius, levator scapula Serratus anterior and pectoralis minor Question 21 2 / 2 points All of the following can contribute to joint subluxation of the glenohumeral joint EXCEPT Question options: weight of the upper extremity. gravity. shallow glenoid fossa. strong lateral capsular ligaments. Question 22 2 / 2 points Weakness of the trapezius muscle could indicate trauma to which of the following nerves? Question options: Cranial nerve XI Dorsal scapular nerveLong thoracic nerve Medial pectoral nerve Question 23 2 / 2 points Weakness of the rhomboid muscles could indicate trauma to which of the following nerves? Question options: Cranial nerve XI Dorsal scapular nerve Long thoracic nerve Medial pectoral nerve Question 24 2 / 2 points A patient with specific point tenderness in the axillary region has involvement of which muscle? Question options: Teres minor Supraspinatus Subscapularis Pectoralis minor Question 25 2 / 2 points Your patient has point tenderness at the common flexor origin at the elbow. Given this symptom, which diagnosis is likely?Question options: Medial epicondylitis Lateral epicondylitis Tendonitis of biceps tendon Volkmann's ischemic contractureWeek 4 Quiz- Neck, Trunk, and Pelvis Attempt Score 44 / 50 - 88 % Overall Grade (Highest Attempt) 44 / 50 - 88 % Question 1 2 / 2 points Which is the best instruction to most effectively stretch the left sternocleidomastoid muscle? Question options: Flex and laterally bend to the right; rotate to the left side Flex and laterally bend to the right; rotate to the right side Flex and laterally bend to the left; rotate to the left side Flex and laterally bend to the left; rotate to the right side Question 2 2 / 2 points A spinal pathology characterized by chronic inflammation of the vertebral column and SI joints is which of the following? Question options: Spondylosis Stenosis Scoliosis Ankylosing spondylitisQuestion 3 2 / 2 points A person with tight hamstrings will likely adopt which of the following compensatory postures? Question options: Posterior tilt of pelvis and flattened lumbar curve Anterior tilt of pelvis and lumbar curve hyperextension Posterior tilt of pelvis and lumbar curve hyperextension Anterior tilt of pelvis and flattened lumbar curve Question 4 2 / 2 points An increase in posterior tilt of the pelvis is associated with which of the following motions of the vertebral column? Question options: Flexion Hyperextension Lateral bend to the opposite side Rotation to the opposite side Question 5 0 / 2 points The pelvic force couple that combines to maintain a level pelvis when the left leg is unsupported during the gait cycle is which of the following? Question options:Left trunk lateral benders and right hip abductors Right trunk lateral benders and left hip abductors Left trunk lateral benders and left hip abductors Right trunk lateral benders and right hip abductors Question 6 2 / 2 points Having a client bend the hips and knees to do sit-ups for abdominal strengthening instead of keeping the legs straight serves what purpose? Question options: Makes the stronger hip flexors passively insufficient Makes the stronger hip flexors actively insufficient Makes the trunk flexors less actively insufficient Has no role in muscle work; makes the exercise look easier for better patient compliance Question 7 0 / 2 points The rotation of the pelvis when the left foot begins the swing phase in gait is Question options: anterior left rotation. posterior left rotation. Model Short Answer anterior right rotation. Model Short Answer posterior right rotation. anterior right rior right rotation. Question 8 0 / 2 points The rotation of the pelvis just before the right foot begins stance phase is Question options: anterior left rotation. anterior right rotation. posterior left rotation. posterior right rotation. Question 9 2 / 2 points A lateral tilt (unsupported side) of the pelvis results in which of the following motions of the vertebral column? Question options: Flexion Hyperextension Lateral bend to the opposite side Lateral bend to the same side Question 10 2 / 2 points The facet joints of the lumbar spine primarily run in which plane to allow good spinal flexion and extension?Question options: Frontal plane Sagittal plane Transverse plane A and C Question 11 2 / 2 points The trunk muscle whose primary function is compression of abdominal contents is the Question options: rectus abdominis. internal oblique. external oblique. transverse abdominis. Question 12 2 / 2 points Which of the following is the best position to achieve eccentric strengthening of the trunk extensors? Question options: Supine, curl up with focus on the "up" part of the exercise Supine, curl up with focus on the "down" part of the exercise Prone, raise head and shoulders with focus on the "up" part of the exerciseProne, raise head and shoulders with focus on the "down" part of the exercise Question 13 2 / 2 points The bony landmark on the ischium that is posterior and located between the greater and lesser sciatic notches is the Question options: tuberosity. auricular surface. spine. posterior inferior iliac spine. Question 14 2 / 2 points The muscle that originates on the iliac crest and inserts on the 12th rib and transverse processes of T12 to L5 is the Question options: iliopsoas. quadratus lumborum. rectus abdominis. internal oblique. Question 15 2 / 2 points A normal finding for a lumbosacral angle would be which of the following?Question options: 10 degrees 30 degrees 45 degrees 60 degrees Question 16 2 / 2 points The muscle that originates on the spinous processes of T3 through T6 and inserts on the transverse processes of C1 through C3 is the Question options: scalene. sternocleidomastoid. splenius cervicis. clavicular portion of the pectoralis major. Question 17 2 / 2 points The bony landmark of the vertebra that makes up the anterior portion of the neural arch is called the Question options: lamina. bral foramen. spinous process. Question 18 2 / 2 points The pelvic force couple that combine to pull the pelvis into an anterior tilt are the Question options: hip flexors and trunk flexors. hip flexors and trunk extensors. hip extensors and trunk flexors. hip extensors and trunk extensors. Question 19 2 / 2 points Which muscle originates on the transverse processes of the cervical vertebra and inserts on the first and second ribs? Question options: Sternocleidomastoid Scalene Splenius capitis Splenius cervicis Question 20 2 / 2 pointsThe trunk muscle that originates on the pubis and inserts on the costal cartilages of the fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs is the Question options: external oblique. internal oblique. transverse abdominis. rectus abdominis. Question 21 2 / 2 points A common type of fracture seen in those with osteoporosis is which of the following? Question options: Hangman's fracture Compression fracture Spondylolisthesis Torticollis Question 22 2 / 2 points The supporting ligament of the symphysis pubis that attaches to the pubic tubercles is the Question options: sacrospinous umbar ligament. inferior pubic ligament. superior pubic ligament. Question 23 2 / 2 points The quadratus lumborum is a prime mover in which of the following trunk motions? Question options: Trunk flexion Compression of abdominal contents Trunk extension Lateral bending Question 24 2 / 2 points The muscle of the cervical spine that is innervated by cranial nerve XI is the Question options: sternocleidomastoid. scalene. splenius capitis. splenius cervicis. Question 25 2 / 2 pointsAll of the following muscles, when contracted unilaterally, will produce lateral bend of the spine EXCEPT the Question options: intertransversarii. scalene. rectus abdominis. external oblique. Week 5 Quiz- Hip and kneeWeek 5 Quiz- Hip and knee Attempt Score 46 / 50 - 92 % Overall Grade (Highest Attempt) 46 / 50 - 92 % Question 1 2 / 2 points The pectineus is a prime mover in which hip motion? Question options: Extension Abduction Medial rotation Adduction Question 2 2 / 2 points A hip joint pathology characterized by lateral knee pain, often due to poor footwear or running on uneven surfaces, is which of the following? Question options: Trochanteric bursitis Hip pointer Iliotibial band syndromeHamstring strain Question 3 0 / 2 points Your patient has been in bed for months and has developed lateral hip rotator contractures. The muscles you need to strengthen to improve hip alignment are the Question options: gluteus minimus. gluteus medius. deep rotators. gluteus maximus. Question 4 2 / 2 points The ligament at the hip that lies within the capsule and contributes to the blood supply to the femoral head is called the Question options: inguinal ligament. acetabular ligament. ligamentum teres. pubofemoral ligament. Question 5 2 / 2 points Most of the hip adductors are innervated by which of the following nerves?Question options: Sciatic nerve Deep peroneal nerve Obturator nerve Femoral nerve Question 6 2 / 2 points Which of the following ligaments prevents excessive forward movement of the tibia on the femur? Question options: Lateral meniscus Medial collateral Anterior cruciate ligament Genu labrum Question 7 0 / 2 points Which of the following Q angle measurements would be considered an abnormal finding? Question options: 10 degrees 13 degrees 15 degrees18 degrees Question 8 2 / 2 points Which muscle is NOT a prime mover in hip flexion? Question options: Tensor fascia latae Biceps femoris Rectus femoris Iliopsoas Question 9 2 / 2 points All of the hamstring muscles are innervated by the sciatic nerve EXCEPT the Question options: long head of biceps femoris. short head of biceps femoris. semitendinosus. semimembranosus. Question 10 2 / 2 points Which of the following will most effectively work the hip extensors in a closed chain manner? Question options:Prone, extend hip with knee flexed Prone, extend hip with knee extended Supine, flex hip Standing lunges Question 11 2 / 2 points Which one-joint muscle extends the hip? Question options: Biceps femoris Semitendinosus Vastus intermedialis Gluteus maximus Question 12 2 / 2 points Which of the following would be an effective closed-chain exercise to strengthen the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles? Question options: Mini-squats Step-ups LungesAll of the above Question 13 2 / 2 points A person who has had a hip replacement surgery will have a surgical incision on the lateral surface of the hip. The hip muscle group most likely to need strengthening after this procedure is the Question options: hip flexors. hip adductors. hip extensors. hip abductors. Question 14 2 / 2 points Which muscle has its origin at the linea aspera, runs lateral at the thigh, and has its insertion at the tibial tuberosity via the patellar tendon? Question options: Vastus medialis Adductor magnus Tensor fascia latae Vastus lateralis Question 15 2 / 2 pointsWhich muscle has its origin at the medial and lateral condyles of the femur and its insertion at the posterior calcaneus? Question options: Popliteus Gastrocnemius Plantaris Soleus Question 16 2 / 2 points The knee extensor that is located deep to the rectus femoris is the Question options: popliteus. vastus medialis. semimembranosus. vastus intermedialis Question 17 2 / 2 points You are asked to instruct your client in eccentric strengthening of the quadriceps. The BEST instruction would be which of the following? Question options: Seated, extend the kneeSeated with knee extended, slowly lower the foot, flexing the knee Supine with knee flexed over a bolster, extend the knee Prone with knee flexed, lower foot, extending the knee Question 18 2 / 2 points Lying supine, instruct your client to move the right leg toward the ceiling, keeping the right knee straight. What type of contraction is occurring with the right quadriceps muscles? Question options: Isokinetic Isometric Concentric Eccentric Question 19 2 / 2 points The BEST position to stretch the tensor fascia latae muscle is which of the following? Question options: Hip flexion Hip extension Hip adduction and extension Hip abduction and extensionQuestion 20 2 / 2 points The muscle that originates on the iliac fossa and lateral surfaces of T12 through L5 and inserts on the lesser trochanter is the Question options: pectineus. quadratus lumborum. deep rotator. iliopsoas. Question 21 2 / 2 points A crush injury to the tibial nerve could cause weakness of which of the following muscles? Question options: Rectus femoris Semimembranosus Short head of biceps femoris Gastrocnemius Question 22 2 / 2 points Which muscle originates on the posterior sacrum and ilium and inserts just distal to the greater trochanter? Question options:Gluteus maximus Pectineus Iliopsoas Quadratus lumborum Question 23 2 / 2 points To fully stretch the hamstrings, you should do which of the following motions? Question options: Flex the knee and extend the hip Extend the knee and extend the hip Extend the knee and flex the hip Flex the knee and flex the hip Question 24 2 / 2 points Your patient tells you that he is bowlegged. The proper medical terminology for this is Question options: genu valgum. genu varum. genu vara. Question 25 2 / 2 points If a patient lifts his left foot off the ground and the left hip drops, which hip abductors need strengthening? Question options: Left hip abductors Right hip abductors Right and left hip abductors