Movement Science II
MOVEMENT SCIENCE II FINAL EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
1. The angle of inclination of the femoral neck in a typical adult is
approximately:
A. 105 degrees
B. 125 degrees
C. 145 degrees
D. 90 degrees
B. 125 degrees
The adult angle of inclination averages about 125 degrees; values well
above suggest coxa valga and well below suggest coxa vara.
2. An angle of inclination of 140 degrees in an adult would be described
as:
A. Anteversion
B. Coxa valga
C. Coxa vara
D. Retroversion
B. Coxa valga
Coxa valga is an increased neck-shaft angle, which shortens the abductor
moment arm and tends to lengthen the limb.
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3. Normal femoral anteversion in an adult is approximately:
A. 35 degrees
B. 15 degrees
C. 0 degrees
D. 45 degrees
B. 15 degrees
Adult femoral anteversion averages around 10 to 15 degrees, decreasing
from roughly 30 to 40 degrees at birth.
4. A patient with excessive femoral anteversion will most likely present
with:
A. Out-toeing gait and increased hip external rotation range
B. In-toeing gait and increased hip internal rotation range
C. Genu varum and limited hip flexion
D. Excessive hip extension range
B. In-toeing gait and increased hip internal rotation range
Excess anteversion is often compensated by internally rotating the femur
to seat the head, producing in-toeing and greater IR range.
5. The close-packed position of the hip joint is:
A. Neutral rotation in 90 degrees flexion
B. 30 degrees flexion, 30 degrees abduction, slight external rotation
C. Full flexion with external rotation
D. Full extension with slight internal rotation and abduction
D. Full extension with slight internal rotation and abduction
The hip capsule and ligaments are most taut in full extension combined
with slight IR and abduction.
6. Which ligament is the strongest of the hip and limits hip
hyperextension?
A. Iliofemoral ligament
B. Ischiofemoral ligament
C. Pubofemoral ligament
D. Ligamentum teres
A. Iliofemoral ligament
The Y-shaped iliofemoral ligament is the strongest hip ligament and
resists extension and external rotation.
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7. During single-limb stance, the hip abductors on the stance side
primarily act to:
A. Prevent the contralateral pelvis from dropping
B. Flex the stance hip
C. Elevate the stance-side pelvis
D. Rotate the pelvis posteriorly
A. Prevent the contralateral pelvis from dropping
Stance-side abductors produce a moment that holds the pelvis level
against the body-weight moment acting on the opposite side.
8. A positive Trendelenburg sign on the right stance limb indicates
weakness of the:
A. Left iliopsoas
B. Right adductor magnus
C. Right gluteus medius
D. Left gluteus medius
C. Right gluteus medius
When the right abductors are weak, the left side of the pelvis drops
during right single-limb stance.
9. A patient with right hip osteoarthritis should hold a cane in the:
A. Right hand only on stairs
B. Left hand
C. Either hand equally
D. Right hand
B. Left hand
A cane held contralaterally creates a counter moment that reduces the
demand on the painful hip's abductors and lowers joint reaction force.
10. Leaning the trunk toward the painful hip during stance reduces hip
joint reaction force because it:
A. Lengthens the abductor moment arm
B. Shortens the moment arm of body weight about the hip
C. Increases abductor muscle force
D. Increases pelvic anterior tilt
B. Shortens the moment arm of body weight about the hip
Shifting the center of mass over the hip shortens the external moment
arm, so less abductor force is needed.
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11. Which muscle is the primary hip flexor?
A. Sartorius
B. Iliopsoas
C. Tensor fasciae latae
D. Gracilis
B. Iliopsoas
The iliopsoas has the largest flexion moment potential of the hip flexor
group.
12. With the hip flexed beyond about 60 degrees, the piriformis
functions as a hip:
A. Adductor
B. Internal rotator
C. Extensor only
D. External rotator
B. Internal rotator
The piriformis changes its line of pull relative to the axis at higher flexion
angles and reverses its rotation action.
13. The acetabular labrum contributes to hip stability mainly by:
A. Deepening the socket and creating a suction seal
B. Limiting hip flexion range
C. Anchoring the ligamentum teres
D. Producing synovial fluid
A. Deepening the socket and creating a suction seal
The labrum enlarges the acetabular surface and maintains negative intra-
articular pressure.
14. The center-edge angle of Wiberg measures:
A. Superior acetabular coverage of the femoral head
B. Femoral torsion in the transverse plane
C. Acetabular anteversion
D. Femoral neck-shaft alignment
A. Superior acetabular coverage of the femoral head
A low center-edge angle indicates reduced lateral coverage, as seen in
acetabular dysplasia.
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MOVEMENT SCIENCE II FINAL EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
1. The angle of inclination of the femoral neck in a typical adult is
approximately:
A. 105 degrees
B. 125 degrees
C. 145 degrees
D. 90 degrees
B. 125 degrees
The adult angle of inclination averages about 125 degrees; values well
above suggest coxa valga and well below suggest coxa vara.
2. An angle of inclination of 140 degrees in an adult would be described
as:
A. Anteversion
B. Coxa valga
C. Coxa vara
D. Retroversion
B. Coxa valga
Coxa valga is an increased neck-shaft angle, which shortens the abductor
moment arm and tends to lengthen the limb.
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3. Normal femoral anteversion in an adult is approximately:
A. 35 degrees
B. 15 degrees
C. 0 degrees
D. 45 degrees
B. 15 degrees
Adult femoral anteversion averages around 10 to 15 degrees, decreasing
from roughly 30 to 40 degrees at birth.
4. A patient with excessive femoral anteversion will most likely present
with:
A. Out-toeing gait and increased hip external rotation range
B. In-toeing gait and increased hip internal rotation range
C. Genu varum and limited hip flexion
D. Excessive hip extension range
B. In-toeing gait and increased hip internal rotation range
Excess anteversion is often compensated by internally rotating the femur
to seat the head, producing in-toeing and greater IR range.
5. The close-packed position of the hip joint is:
A. Neutral rotation in 90 degrees flexion
B. 30 degrees flexion, 30 degrees abduction, slight external rotation
C. Full flexion with external rotation
D. Full extension with slight internal rotation and abduction
D. Full extension with slight internal rotation and abduction
The hip capsule and ligaments are most taut in full extension combined
with slight IR and abduction.
6. Which ligament is the strongest of the hip and limits hip
hyperextension?
A. Iliofemoral ligament
B. Ischiofemoral ligament
C. Pubofemoral ligament
D. Ligamentum teres
A. Iliofemoral ligament
The Y-shaped iliofemoral ligament is the strongest hip ligament and
resists extension and external rotation.
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7. During single-limb stance, the hip abductors on the stance side
primarily act to:
A. Prevent the contralateral pelvis from dropping
B. Flex the stance hip
C. Elevate the stance-side pelvis
D. Rotate the pelvis posteriorly
A. Prevent the contralateral pelvis from dropping
Stance-side abductors produce a moment that holds the pelvis level
against the body-weight moment acting on the opposite side.
8. A positive Trendelenburg sign on the right stance limb indicates
weakness of the:
A. Left iliopsoas
B. Right adductor magnus
C. Right gluteus medius
D. Left gluteus medius
C. Right gluteus medius
When the right abductors are weak, the left side of the pelvis drops
during right single-limb stance.
9. A patient with right hip osteoarthritis should hold a cane in the:
A. Right hand only on stairs
B. Left hand
C. Either hand equally
D. Right hand
B. Left hand
A cane held contralaterally creates a counter moment that reduces the
demand on the painful hip's abductors and lowers joint reaction force.
10. Leaning the trunk toward the painful hip during stance reduces hip
joint reaction force because it:
A. Lengthens the abductor moment arm
B. Shortens the moment arm of body weight about the hip
C. Increases abductor muscle force
D. Increases pelvic anterior tilt
B. Shortens the moment arm of body weight about the hip
Shifting the center of mass over the hip shortens the external moment
arm, so less abductor force is needed.
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11. Which muscle is the primary hip flexor?
A. Sartorius
B. Iliopsoas
C. Tensor fasciae latae
D. Gracilis
B. Iliopsoas
The iliopsoas has the largest flexion moment potential of the hip flexor
group.
12. With the hip flexed beyond about 60 degrees, the piriformis
functions as a hip:
A. Adductor
B. Internal rotator
C. Extensor only
D. External rotator
B. Internal rotator
The piriformis changes its line of pull relative to the axis at higher flexion
angles and reverses its rotation action.
13. The acetabular labrum contributes to hip stability mainly by:
A. Deepening the socket and creating a suction seal
B. Limiting hip flexion range
C. Anchoring the ligamentum teres
D. Producing synovial fluid
A. Deepening the socket and creating a suction seal
The labrum enlarges the acetabular surface and maintains negative intra-
articular pressure.
14. The center-edge angle of Wiberg measures:
A. Superior acetabular coverage of the femoral head
B. Femoral torsion in the transverse plane
C. Acetabular anteversion
D. Femoral neck-shaft alignment
A. Superior acetabular coverage of the femoral head
A low center-edge angle indicates reduced lateral coverage, as seen in
acetabular dysplasia.
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