MBLEX COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
The upper arm is ______ to the thumb.
-anterior
-distal
-proximal
-supinated - ANSWER-Proximal
Moving a limb toward the body is ______.
-abduction
-adduction
-supination
-pronation - ANSWER-Adduction
A sesamoid bone, the knee is also known as the _____.
-patella
-frontellus
-potillus
-frontalus - ANSWER-Patella
Where do the hip bones articulate anteriorly?
-iliac crest
-rectus abdominis
-antithesis pubis
-symphysis pubis - ANSWER-Symphysis pubis
Where do the hip bones articulate posteriorly with the sacrum?
,-iliac crest
-sacrum
-symphysis pubis
-iliosacral joint - ANSWER-ilioscaral joint
The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a _______.
-pivotal joint
-saddle joint
-metal joint
-gliding joint - ANSWER-saddle joint
Constant overuse of the shoulder may result in _______.
-stooped shoulder syndrome
-tenosynovitis
-frozen shoulder
-locked wrist - ANSWER-frozen shoulder
Tennis elbow is related to what bony landmark?
-shoulder joint
-hip joint
-lateral epicondyle
-medial epicondyle - ANSWER-lateral epicondyle
What muscle is a factor in frozen shoulder syndrome?
-infraspinatus
-intraspinatus
-subscapularis
-supraspinatus - ANSWER-subscapularis
What 2 muscles elevate the scapula?
-trapezius and levator scapula
,-trapezius and infraspinatus
-levator scapula and subscapularis
-subscapularis and trapezius - ANSWER-trapezius and levator
scapula
What muscle would be involved in torticollis and hypertensive
injuries to the neck?
-scalenus
-SCM
-Run DMC
-levator scapula - ANSWER-SCM
Overuse of the dorsiflexors in running may affect what muscle?
-tibialis numbus
-posterior tibialis
-tibialis anterior
-plantaris - ANSWER-tibialis anterior
What muscle would be used to stand on one's toes?
-tibialis anterior
-scalenus
-tibialis posterior
-gastrocnemius - ANSWER-gastrocnemius
Low back pain in the paraspinal region of L1-L5 and anterior
pelvic tilt are associated with which muscle?
-gluetus medius
-psoas major
-pectineus
-pirifomis - ANSWER-psoas major
What muscle medially rotates the hip?
, -gluetus maximus
-piriformis
-low performance
-gluetus medius - ANSWER-gluetus medius
What muscle is involved in compression of the sciatic nerve?
-rectus abdominis
-piriformis
-pectineus
-gluetus minimal - ANSWER-piriformis
What effect would increased lordosis have on the abdomen?
-longer torso
-shorter legs
-scoliosis
-protruding abdomen - ANSWER-protruding abdomen
These joint surfaces are partially displaced and are the focus of
work done by a chiropractor.
-subluxation
-prolapse valves
-dislocations
-fractures - ANSWER-subluxation
A noninflammatory joint disease involving the destruction of
articular cartilage is?
-osteoporosis
-osteomyelitis
-osteoarthritis
-RH - ANSWER-osteoarthritis
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called?
CORRECT ANSWERS
The upper arm is ______ to the thumb.
-anterior
-distal
-proximal
-supinated - ANSWER-Proximal
Moving a limb toward the body is ______.
-abduction
-adduction
-supination
-pronation - ANSWER-Adduction
A sesamoid bone, the knee is also known as the _____.
-patella
-frontellus
-potillus
-frontalus - ANSWER-Patella
Where do the hip bones articulate anteriorly?
-iliac crest
-rectus abdominis
-antithesis pubis
-symphysis pubis - ANSWER-Symphysis pubis
Where do the hip bones articulate posteriorly with the sacrum?
,-iliac crest
-sacrum
-symphysis pubis
-iliosacral joint - ANSWER-ilioscaral joint
The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a _______.
-pivotal joint
-saddle joint
-metal joint
-gliding joint - ANSWER-saddle joint
Constant overuse of the shoulder may result in _______.
-stooped shoulder syndrome
-tenosynovitis
-frozen shoulder
-locked wrist - ANSWER-frozen shoulder
Tennis elbow is related to what bony landmark?
-shoulder joint
-hip joint
-lateral epicondyle
-medial epicondyle - ANSWER-lateral epicondyle
What muscle is a factor in frozen shoulder syndrome?
-infraspinatus
-intraspinatus
-subscapularis
-supraspinatus - ANSWER-subscapularis
What 2 muscles elevate the scapula?
-trapezius and levator scapula
,-trapezius and infraspinatus
-levator scapula and subscapularis
-subscapularis and trapezius - ANSWER-trapezius and levator
scapula
What muscle would be involved in torticollis and hypertensive
injuries to the neck?
-scalenus
-SCM
-Run DMC
-levator scapula - ANSWER-SCM
Overuse of the dorsiflexors in running may affect what muscle?
-tibialis numbus
-posterior tibialis
-tibialis anterior
-plantaris - ANSWER-tibialis anterior
What muscle would be used to stand on one's toes?
-tibialis anterior
-scalenus
-tibialis posterior
-gastrocnemius - ANSWER-gastrocnemius
Low back pain in the paraspinal region of L1-L5 and anterior
pelvic tilt are associated with which muscle?
-gluetus medius
-psoas major
-pectineus
-pirifomis - ANSWER-psoas major
What muscle medially rotates the hip?
, -gluetus maximus
-piriformis
-low performance
-gluetus medius - ANSWER-gluetus medius
What muscle is involved in compression of the sciatic nerve?
-rectus abdominis
-piriformis
-pectineus
-gluetus minimal - ANSWER-piriformis
What effect would increased lordosis have on the abdomen?
-longer torso
-shorter legs
-scoliosis
-protruding abdomen - ANSWER-protruding abdomen
These joint surfaces are partially displaced and are the focus of
work done by a chiropractor.
-subluxation
-prolapse valves
-dislocations
-fractures - ANSWER-subluxation
A noninflammatory joint disease involving the destruction of
articular cartilage is?
-osteoporosis
-osteomyelitis
-osteoarthritis
-RH - ANSWER-osteoarthritis
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called?
