PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)
PREPARATION, COVERING ANATOMY,
KINESIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE,
MODALITIES, NEUROLOGY,
CARDIOPULMONARY CARE,
DOCUMENTATION, SAFETY, AND PATIENT
CARE.
1. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior
portions?
A. Sagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse
D. Oblique
Correct Answer: B. Frontal
Rationale: The frontal plane divides the body into anterior and
posterior portions.
,2. Which anatomical position places the palms facing forward?
A. Prone
B. Supine
C. Anatomical position
D. Side-lying
Correct Answer: C. Anatomical position
Rationale: In anatomical position, the individual stands upright
with the arms at the sides and palms facing forward.
3. Which muscle is the primary elbow flexor?
A. Triceps brachii
B. Biceps brachii
C. Deltoid
D. Supraspinatus
Correct Answer: B. Biceps brachii
Rationale: The biceps brachii is a major elbow flexor and also
assists with forearm supination.
,4. Which muscle is primarily responsible for elbow extension?
A. Biceps brachii
B. Brachialis
C. Triceps brachii
D. Pronator teres
Correct Answer: C. Triceps brachii
Rationale: The triceps brachii is the principal muscle
responsible for elbow extension.
5. Which muscle is the primary hip flexor?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Iliopsoas
C. Gluteus medius
D. Hamstrings
Correct Answer: B. Iliopsoas
Rationale: The iliopsoas is the primary hip flexor.
, 6. Which muscle primarily extends the hip?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Sartorius
C. Iliopsoas
D. Rectus femoris
Correct Answer: A. Gluteus maximus
Rationale: Gluteus maximus is the major hip extensor.
7. Which muscle is especially important for hip abduction and
pelvic stability during gait?
A. Gluteus medius
B. Adductor magnus
C. Rectus femoris
D. Vastus lateralis
Correct Answer: A. Gluteus medius
Rationale: Gluteus medius abducts the hip and helps prevent
contralateral pelvic drop during single-leg stance.
PREPARATION, COVERING ANATOMY,
KINESIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE,
MODALITIES, NEUROLOGY,
CARDIOPULMONARY CARE,
DOCUMENTATION, SAFETY, AND PATIENT
CARE.
1. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior
portions?
A. Sagittal
B. Frontal
C. Transverse
D. Oblique
Correct Answer: B. Frontal
Rationale: The frontal plane divides the body into anterior and
posterior portions.
,2. Which anatomical position places the palms facing forward?
A. Prone
B. Supine
C. Anatomical position
D. Side-lying
Correct Answer: C. Anatomical position
Rationale: In anatomical position, the individual stands upright
with the arms at the sides and palms facing forward.
3. Which muscle is the primary elbow flexor?
A. Triceps brachii
B. Biceps brachii
C. Deltoid
D. Supraspinatus
Correct Answer: B. Biceps brachii
Rationale: The biceps brachii is a major elbow flexor and also
assists with forearm supination.
,4. Which muscle is primarily responsible for elbow extension?
A. Biceps brachii
B. Brachialis
C. Triceps brachii
D. Pronator teres
Correct Answer: C. Triceps brachii
Rationale: The triceps brachii is the principal muscle
responsible for elbow extension.
5. Which muscle is the primary hip flexor?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Iliopsoas
C. Gluteus medius
D. Hamstrings
Correct Answer: B. Iliopsoas
Rationale: The iliopsoas is the primary hip flexor.
, 6. Which muscle primarily extends the hip?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Sartorius
C. Iliopsoas
D. Rectus femoris
Correct Answer: A. Gluteus maximus
Rationale: Gluteus maximus is the major hip extensor.
7. Which muscle is especially important for hip abduction and
pelvic stability during gait?
A. Gluteus medius
B. Adductor magnus
C. Rectus femoris
D. Vastus lateralis
Correct Answer: A. Gluteus medius
Rationale: Gluteus medius abducts the hip and helps prevent
contralateral pelvic drop during single-leg stance.
