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AAO Exam 1 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Biomechanics Ans: Study of movement
Closed chain-movement Ans: The end of the chain farthest from
the body is fixed(example: a squat where feet are fixed to the
ground and the rest of the body moves).
Elasticity Ans: Muscles ability to stretch and return to original shape
Functional Anatomy Ans: Body structures and how they relate to
movements involved in daily activities
Functional mobility Ans: Process of moving the body from one
position or place to another
isotonic contraction Ans: Muscle contraction that changes muscle
length and produces joint motion
eccentric and concentric
isometric contraction Ans: Muscle contracts but there is NO
MOVEMENT, muscle stays the same length
ex: holding coffee mug in hand @90 degree angle
Kinesiology Ans: Study of anatomical structures and mechanics
relative to human movement
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Length-tension relationship Ans: Muscle's strength in relation to its
length/stretch during contraction
Occupational performance Ans: Engaging in meaningful activities
an in individual, group, or population
Arthrokinematics Ans: The study of the small amplitude motions of
bones at joint surfaces, such as rolls, glides, and spins. bone 2
bone. internal
Occupations Ans: Everyday activities that people do to bring
meaning and purpose
Open-chain movement Ans: open when you're moving limb is
loose in space. limb is free to move and not pressing against a
surface ex:brushing teeth or putting on a shirt or hands over head
Osteokinematics Ans: The study of the gross movements of bones
at joints, such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal
rotation, and external rotation **more visible**
Performance patterns Ans: Habits, routines, rituals, and roles
individuals engage in daily
Performance skills Ans: Actions involving motor process and social
interaction contributing to occupational performance
Surface Anatomy Ans: Palpable anatomy visible on the skin
End-feel Ans: Feel of a joint during passive range of motion at end
range (hard, soft, firm)
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anatomical position Ans: stand erect, feet forward, arms at side
with palms facing forward, head facing forward
medial Ans: towards midline of body
ex: torso is medial to arms
lateral Ans: away from the midline
ex: arms are lateral to torso
proximal Ans: closer to the torso; always above something
ex: femur is proximal to knee, which is proximal to the ankle, which
is proximal to the toes
distal Ans: farther away from the torso; below something
ex: finger is distal to wrist, which is distal to the elbow, which is
distal to the shoulder
Ipsilateral Ans: same side of body
ex: rash was on the left arm and leg
contralateral Ans: on the opposite side of the body
ex: rash was on the left arm and leg
Anterior Ans: front of the body
Posterior Ans: back of body
AAO Exam 1 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Biomechanics Ans: Study of movement
Closed chain-movement Ans: The end of the chain farthest from
the body is fixed(example: a squat where feet are fixed to the
ground and the rest of the body moves).
Elasticity Ans: Muscles ability to stretch and return to original shape
Functional Anatomy Ans: Body structures and how they relate to
movements involved in daily activities
Functional mobility Ans: Process of moving the body from one
position or place to another
isotonic contraction Ans: Muscle contraction that changes muscle
length and produces joint motion
eccentric and concentric
isometric contraction Ans: Muscle contracts but there is NO
MOVEMENT, muscle stays the same length
ex: holding coffee mug in hand @90 degree angle
Kinesiology Ans: Study of anatomical structures and mechanics
relative to human movement
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Length-tension relationship Ans: Muscle's strength in relation to its
length/stretch during contraction
Occupational performance Ans: Engaging in meaningful activities
an in individual, group, or population
Arthrokinematics Ans: The study of the small amplitude motions of
bones at joint surfaces, such as rolls, glides, and spins. bone 2
bone. internal
Occupations Ans: Everyday activities that people do to bring
meaning and purpose
Open-chain movement Ans: open when you're moving limb is
loose in space. limb is free to move and not pressing against a
surface ex:brushing teeth or putting on a shirt or hands over head
Osteokinematics Ans: The study of the gross movements of bones
at joints, such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal
rotation, and external rotation **more visible**
Performance patterns Ans: Habits, routines, rituals, and roles
individuals engage in daily
Performance skills Ans: Actions involving motor process and social
interaction contributing to occupational performance
Surface Anatomy Ans: Palpable anatomy visible on the skin
End-feel Ans: Feel of a joint during passive range of motion at end
range (hard, soft, firm)
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anatomical position Ans: stand erect, feet forward, arms at side
with palms facing forward, head facing forward
medial Ans: towards midline of body
ex: torso is medial to arms
lateral Ans: away from the midline
ex: arms are lateral to torso
proximal Ans: closer to the torso; always above something
ex: femur is proximal to knee, which is proximal to the ankle, which
is proximal to the toes
distal Ans: farther away from the torso; below something
ex: finger is distal to wrist, which is distal to the elbow, which is
distal to the shoulder
Ipsilateral Ans: same side of body
ex: rash was on the left arm and leg
contralateral Ans: on the opposite side of the body
ex: rash was on the left arm and leg
Anterior Ans: front of the body
Posterior Ans: back of body
