Doctor of Physical Therapy Anatomy Practice Exam
Questions 76-100
Topics: Thoracic Wall « Diaphragm « Abdominal Wall « Pelvic Floor ¢ Clinical Anatomy
Functional Anatomy
76.
Which abdominal muscle primarily produces bilateral trunk flexion?
A. Internal oblique
B. External oblique
C. Rectus abdominis
D. Transversus abdominis
117.
Which muscle is primarily responsible for compressing the abdominal viscera rather than
moving the trunk?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Transversus abdominis
C. External oblique
D. Internal oblique
78.
A patient is instructed to "draw the belly button toward the spine." Which muscle is being
preferentially activated?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. External oblique
, C. Internal oblique
D. Transversus abdominis
79.
The muscle fibers of the transversus abdominis run:
A. Vertically
B. Downward and medially
C. Upward and medially
D. Horizontally
80.
A patient with a weakened transversus abdominis is MOST likely to demonstrate:
A. Poor lumbopelvic stability
B. Weak elbow extension
C. Reduced grip strength
D. Decreased ankle dorsiflexion
81.
Which abdominal muscle originates from the inguinal ligament, iliac crest, and
thoracolumbar fascia?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Internal oblique
C. External oblique
D. Pyramidalis
Questions 76-100
Topics: Thoracic Wall « Diaphragm « Abdominal Wall « Pelvic Floor ¢ Clinical Anatomy
Functional Anatomy
76.
Which abdominal muscle primarily produces bilateral trunk flexion?
A. Internal oblique
B. External oblique
C. Rectus abdominis
D. Transversus abdominis
117.
Which muscle is primarily responsible for compressing the abdominal viscera rather than
moving the trunk?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Transversus abdominis
C. External oblique
D. Internal oblique
78.
A patient is instructed to "draw the belly button toward the spine." Which muscle is being
preferentially activated?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. External oblique
, C. Internal oblique
D. Transversus abdominis
79.
The muscle fibers of the transversus abdominis run:
A. Vertically
B. Downward and medially
C. Upward and medially
D. Horizontally
80.
A patient with a weakened transversus abdominis is MOST likely to demonstrate:
A. Poor lumbopelvic stability
B. Weak elbow extension
C. Reduced grip strength
D. Decreased ankle dorsiflexion
81.
Which abdominal muscle originates from the inguinal ligament, iliac crest, and
thoracolumbar fascia?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Internal oblique
C. External oblique
D. Pyramidalis
