BOC Practice Questions
and Answers
What does proximal mean?
✓~ Above, or towards the center point of the body
Of the following joints, which is proximal to the knee?
-subtalar
-calcaneocuboid
-Tarsometatarsal
-hip
-tibiofibular
✓~ Hip because it is the only joint named that is above the knee
If an athlete displays pain during flexion and supination of the forearm, what would
you expect to be injured?
✓~ Biceps brachii
If an athlete reports to the athletic training room following a shouler injury with a
marked decrease in right elbow flexion and forearm supination strength as well as
,paresthesia along the lateral and medial upper arm, elbow, and forearm. Which
nerve do you believe is involved?
✓~ Musculocutaneous because it innervates the biceps brachii
What are the names of all 12 cranial nerves?
✓~ 1. Olfactory
2. Optic
3. Oculomotor
4. Trochlear
5. Trigeminal
6. Abducens
7. Facial
8. Vestibulocochlear
9. Glossopharyngeal
10. Vagus
11. Accessory
12. Hypoglossal
What compounds are the end products produced when Protein, fat, and carbon
dioxide are all completely oxidized?
,✓~ -ATP
-CO2
-H2O
Has taping been used with little knowledge of it's effectiveness?
✓~ Yes
How many calories are in a pound?
✓~ 3500
Under what 2 conditions can a physician hold and dispense drugs from the athletic
training room?
✓~ -He must obtain a DEA certificate
-You must be listed as an agent assigned by the DEA on the physician agreement
What can Testosterone levels do to LH through feedback?
✓~ It is the primary controlling factor. High Testosterone means decreased production of
LH, low testosterone means increased production of LH
Which ligament is directly connected to it's respective meniscus?
, ✓~ Medial collateral ligament is connected to Medial meniscus
Which ligament is directly connected to a capsule?
✓~ Lateral collateral ligament
What is the function of the periodontal membrane?
✓~ To serve as a cushion and protect the nerve and blood supply from impingement
What is the function of the spleen?
✓~ -Immune system
-Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen,
-platelets and white blood cells are stored there.
-The spleen also helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause pneumonia and
meningitis.
What is Sever's Disease? Who is it most common in?
✓~ -An inflammation of the growth plate of the heel, leading to tight tendons and muscles
and the body grows
-Young children before or during growth spurt
-8-12 years old females, 10-15 y.o. men
-Soccer, track, gymnastics, basketball
and Answers
What does proximal mean?
✓~ Above, or towards the center point of the body
Of the following joints, which is proximal to the knee?
-subtalar
-calcaneocuboid
-Tarsometatarsal
-hip
-tibiofibular
✓~ Hip because it is the only joint named that is above the knee
If an athlete displays pain during flexion and supination of the forearm, what would
you expect to be injured?
✓~ Biceps brachii
If an athlete reports to the athletic training room following a shouler injury with a
marked decrease in right elbow flexion and forearm supination strength as well as
,paresthesia along the lateral and medial upper arm, elbow, and forearm. Which
nerve do you believe is involved?
✓~ Musculocutaneous because it innervates the biceps brachii
What are the names of all 12 cranial nerves?
✓~ 1. Olfactory
2. Optic
3. Oculomotor
4. Trochlear
5. Trigeminal
6. Abducens
7. Facial
8. Vestibulocochlear
9. Glossopharyngeal
10. Vagus
11. Accessory
12. Hypoglossal
What compounds are the end products produced when Protein, fat, and carbon
dioxide are all completely oxidized?
,✓~ -ATP
-CO2
-H2O
Has taping been used with little knowledge of it's effectiveness?
✓~ Yes
How many calories are in a pound?
✓~ 3500
Under what 2 conditions can a physician hold and dispense drugs from the athletic
training room?
✓~ -He must obtain a DEA certificate
-You must be listed as an agent assigned by the DEA on the physician agreement
What can Testosterone levels do to LH through feedback?
✓~ It is the primary controlling factor. High Testosterone means decreased production of
LH, low testosterone means increased production of LH
Which ligament is directly connected to it's respective meniscus?
, ✓~ Medial collateral ligament is connected to Medial meniscus
Which ligament is directly connected to a capsule?
✓~ Lateral collateral ligament
What is the function of the periodontal membrane?
✓~ To serve as a cushion and protect the nerve and blood supply from impingement
What is the function of the spleen?
✓~ -Immune system
-Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen,
-platelets and white blood cells are stored there.
-The spleen also helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause pneumonia and
meningitis.
What is Sever's Disease? Who is it most common in?
✓~ -An inflammation of the growth plate of the heel, leading to tight tendons and muscles
and the body grows
-Young children before or during growth spurt
-8-12 years old females, 10-15 y.o. men
-Soccer, track, gymnastics, basketball
