NBCOT EXAM TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Highest statistical type of shoulder dislocation? Answer: Anterior
◉ What muscle group does the vastus lateralis belong to? Answer:
Quadriceps femoris muscle has four parts: rectus femoris, vastus
lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius
◉ Salter Harris fx classification identification Answer: I=Across,
II=Up, III=Down, IV=Both V= Crushed
◉ How many cervical vertebrae are there? Answer: The cervical
spine is made up of 7 vertebrae. The first 2, C1 and C2, are highly
specialized and are given unique names: atlas and axis, respectively.
C3-C7 are more classic vertebrae, having a body, pedicles, laminae,
spinous processes, and facet joints.
◉ Anatomical exam of the anteriorly dislocated hip? Answer:
shortened and externally rotated
◉ An exaggeration of post concavity of the lumbar spine? Answer:
Lordosis
,◉ An exaggeration of post concavity of the thoracic spine? Answer:
Kyphosis
◉ The fx of the base to the fifth metatarsal is a tension or avulsion fx
secondary to the pull of what anatomical structure? Answer:
peroneus brevis
◉ A fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal eponyms? Answer:
Jones/dancers
◉ Lateral tibial plateau fx is associated with what ligament strain or
tear? Answer: medial collateral ligament
◉ The central shaft of the long bone? Answer: Diaphysis
◉ The tight fitting fibrous membrane that covers the bone is called?
Answer: periosteum
◉ Type of traction used for elbow fx? Answer: Dunlop
◉ specific type of ankle taping? Answer: Gibney bandage
◉ Drop foot Answer: peroneal injury
,◉ Splint used for stabilization of midshaft humerus fx? Answer:
coaptation splint
◉ type of sling used to manage humeral fx? Answer: cuff and collar
◉ A cast including the thumb index and middle fingers? Answer:
Dehne cast
◉ Rigid bar attached to the shoes for pediatric limb alignment?
Answer: Dennis Brown Bar
◉ Mallet finger is the result of? Answer: avulsion of the extensor
tendon
◉ When applying cast padding begin at the? Answer: distal point
working proximally
◉ When applying cast padding for plaster or fiberglass keep
Answer: the thickness even
◉ Plaster casts take approximately how long to cure? Answer: 24 to
48 hours
, ◉ plaster application must include specific technique Answer:
smooth out each layer
◉ which casting material is more durable? Answer: fiberglass
◉ What is the position of function for a short leg walking cast?
Answer: ankle at 90 degrees
◉ A PTB cast is applied to the? Answer: tibia to prevent rotation
◉ What type of traction is Bucks? Answer: skin
◉ Where do you apply Bucks traction? Answer: lower extremity
◉ Why do you pad the fibular head specifically? Answer: to prevent
peroneal nerve palsy foot drop
◉ Acromioclavicular separation reduction brace? Answer: Kenny-
Howard brace
◉ A multi layered compressive dressing used to control or
reduce extremity edema? Answer: Robert-Jones dressing
WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Highest statistical type of shoulder dislocation? Answer: Anterior
◉ What muscle group does the vastus lateralis belong to? Answer:
Quadriceps femoris muscle has four parts: rectus femoris, vastus
lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius
◉ Salter Harris fx classification identification Answer: I=Across,
II=Up, III=Down, IV=Both V= Crushed
◉ How many cervical vertebrae are there? Answer: The cervical
spine is made up of 7 vertebrae. The first 2, C1 and C2, are highly
specialized and are given unique names: atlas and axis, respectively.
C3-C7 are more classic vertebrae, having a body, pedicles, laminae,
spinous processes, and facet joints.
◉ Anatomical exam of the anteriorly dislocated hip? Answer:
shortened and externally rotated
◉ An exaggeration of post concavity of the lumbar spine? Answer:
Lordosis
,◉ An exaggeration of post concavity of the thoracic spine? Answer:
Kyphosis
◉ The fx of the base to the fifth metatarsal is a tension or avulsion fx
secondary to the pull of what anatomical structure? Answer:
peroneus brevis
◉ A fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal eponyms? Answer:
Jones/dancers
◉ Lateral tibial plateau fx is associated with what ligament strain or
tear? Answer: medial collateral ligament
◉ The central shaft of the long bone? Answer: Diaphysis
◉ The tight fitting fibrous membrane that covers the bone is called?
Answer: periosteum
◉ Type of traction used for elbow fx? Answer: Dunlop
◉ specific type of ankle taping? Answer: Gibney bandage
◉ Drop foot Answer: peroneal injury
,◉ Splint used for stabilization of midshaft humerus fx? Answer:
coaptation splint
◉ type of sling used to manage humeral fx? Answer: cuff and collar
◉ A cast including the thumb index and middle fingers? Answer:
Dehne cast
◉ Rigid bar attached to the shoes for pediatric limb alignment?
Answer: Dennis Brown Bar
◉ Mallet finger is the result of? Answer: avulsion of the extensor
tendon
◉ When applying cast padding begin at the? Answer: distal point
working proximally
◉ When applying cast padding for plaster or fiberglass keep
Answer: the thickness even
◉ Plaster casts take approximately how long to cure? Answer: 24 to
48 hours
, ◉ plaster application must include specific technique Answer:
smooth out each layer
◉ which casting material is more durable? Answer: fiberglass
◉ What is the position of function for a short leg walking cast?
Answer: ankle at 90 degrees
◉ A PTB cast is applied to the? Answer: tibia to prevent rotation
◉ What type of traction is Bucks? Answer: skin
◉ Where do you apply Bucks traction? Answer: lower extremity
◉ Why do you pad the fibular head specifically? Answer: to prevent
peroneal nerve palsy foot drop
◉ Acromioclavicular separation reduction brace? Answer: Kenny-
Howard brace
◉ A multi layered compressive dressing used to control or
reduce extremity edema? Answer: Robert-Jones dressing
