,Chapter 1: Basic Information
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The fibula is on which side of the lower leg?
a. Medial c. Proximal
b. Lateral d. Distal
2. The ulna is where in relation to the humerus?
a. Medial c. Proximal
b. Lateral d. Distal
3. In anatomical position, the thumb is located where in relation to the fingers?
a. Medial c. Proximal
b. Lateral d. Distal
4. In moving from anatomical position into fundamental position, the forearm moves into
a. pronation. c. inversion.
b. supination. d. eversion.
5. When a person steps forward to release a bowling ball, what type of motion of the body is occurring?
a. Angular motion c. Kinematic motion
b. Linear motion d. Torque motion
6. When a person grasps an overhead exercise bar and pulls it down, what type of motion is occurring at the
shoulder joint?
a. Angular motion c. Kinematic motion
b. Linear motion d. Torque motion
7. A movement of one bone on another bone to cause an increase in joint angle is called
, a. flexion. c. rotation.
b. extension. d. circumduction.
8. Sliding your foot under your chair to prepare to stand involves knee
a. flexion. c. inversion.
b. extension. d. abduction.
9. Turning your head to look over your left shoulder involves cervical
a. left rotation. c. left lateral bend.
b. right rotation. d. right lateral bend.
10. When the scapula moves into a protracted position, they move in what direction in relation to the spine?
a. Superior c. Medial
b. Inferior d. Lateral
11. When a condition involves both of the legs, which of the following terms best describes this situation?
a. Unilateral c. Bilateral
b. Ipsilateral d. Contralateral
12. When a person abducts the shoulder to 90 degrees, then moves the arm backward, what is that motion called?
a. Medial rotation c. Horizontal adduction
b. Lateral rotation d. Horizontal abduction
, Chapter 1: Basic Information
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: B PTS: 1
2. ANS: D PTS: 1
3. ANS: B PTS: 1
4. ANS: A PTS: 1
5. ANS: B PTS: 1
6. ANS: A PTS: 1
7. ANS: B PTS: 1
8. ANS: A PTS: 1
9. ANS: A PTS: 1
10. ANS: D PTS: 1
11. ANS: C PTS: 1
12. ANS: D PTS: 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning ―cutting up‖?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction
2. Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The fibula is on which side of the lower leg?
a. Medial c. Proximal
b. Lateral d. Distal
2. The ulna is where in relation to the humerus?
a. Medial c. Proximal
b. Lateral d. Distal
3. In anatomical position, the thumb is located where in relation to the fingers?
a. Medial c. Proximal
b. Lateral d. Distal
4. In moving from anatomical position into fundamental position, the forearm moves into
a. pronation. c. inversion.
b. supination. d. eversion.
5. When a person steps forward to release a bowling ball, what type of motion of the body is occurring?
a. Angular motion c. Kinematic motion
b. Linear motion d. Torque motion
6. When a person grasps an overhead exercise bar and pulls it down, what type of motion is occurring at the
shoulder joint?
a. Angular motion c. Kinematic motion
b. Linear motion d. Torque motion
7. A movement of one bone on another bone to cause an increase in joint angle is called
, a. flexion. c. rotation.
b. extension. d. circumduction.
8. Sliding your foot under your chair to prepare to stand involves knee
a. flexion. c. inversion.
b. extension. d. abduction.
9. Turning your head to look over your left shoulder involves cervical
a. left rotation. c. left lateral bend.
b. right rotation. d. right lateral bend.
10. When the scapula moves into a protracted position, they move in what direction in relation to the spine?
a. Superior c. Medial
b. Inferior d. Lateral
11. When a condition involves both of the legs, which of the following terms best describes this situation?
a. Unilateral c. Bilateral
b. Ipsilateral d. Contralateral
12. When a person abducts the shoulder to 90 degrees, then moves the arm backward, what is that motion called?
a. Medial rotation c. Horizontal adduction
b. Lateral rotation d. Horizontal abduction
, Chapter 1: Basic Information
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: B PTS: 1
2. ANS: D PTS: 1
3. ANS: B PTS: 1
4. ANS: A PTS: 1
5. ANS: B PTS: 1
6. ANS: A PTS: 1
7. ANS: B PTS: 1
8. ANS: A PTS: 1
9. ANS: A PTS: 1
10. ANS: D PTS: 1
11. ANS: C PTS: 1
12. ANS: D PTS: 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning ―cutting up‖?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction
2. Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?
a. Dissection
b. Physiology
c. Pathology
d. Anatomy
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization
