Orthotic fitter exam study guide Questions & Answers(SCORED A+)

What muscles make up the hamstrings - ANSWERsemimembranosus, semitendinosis, bicep femoris Chondromalasis patella may be caused by - ANSWERover pronated foot, weak vastus medialis obliquis, weak gluestus medius What is Bursistis - ANSWERInflammation of the bursa, causing swelling and pain What are bursa - ANSWERfluid filled sacs between tissues What is eccentric - ANSWERcontrolled movement in which you move toward an opposing force, rather than away. Lengthening of the muscle Example of eccentric muscle contraction - ANSWERlowering a weight, walking down stairs What is apropulsive gait - ANSWERfoot drop, partial foot amputation or soft tissue dysfunction Proprioception rehabilitation can on occur - ANSWERduring controlled motion when weight bearing Normally____, when torn loose by a sudden ____, seldom break in the middle rather, they _____ away from the _____ at the _____ - ANSWERNormally tendons, when torn loose by a sudden force, seldom break in the middle rather, they pull away from the bone at the end What is antalgic gait - ANSWERa gait in which the stance phase is shorter than the swing phase. It is a good indicator of weight bearing pain What is Ataxic gait - ANSWERan unsteady, uncoordinated walk with a wide base and the feet thrown out, coming down first on the heel and then the toes with a double tap What is the popliteal fossa - ANSWERcavity posterior to the knee What is the function of the skeletal system - ANSWERto provide a flexible foundation and manufacture red blood cells