ATR 257 Exam 3 – 2025/2026 Updated Study Guide &
Practice Questions | 100% Pass Guarantee
An athlete is complaining of nerve symptoms in both hands most likely has a
burner/stinger. T/F? - correct answerFalse
The most effective way to strengthen the rotator cuff is to perform low rep and heavy
weight exercises. T/F? - correct answerFalse
Which of the following muscles is not a part of the rotator cuff? - correct answerDeltoid
This type of SC dislocation is life threatening? - correct answerPosterior
The acromioclavicular joint is reinforced by several large ligaments. T/F? - correct
answerFalse
What motion does the supraspinatus muscles assist with? - correct answerAbduction
This is the most common shoulder dislocation - correct answerAnterior-Inferior
dislocation
These bursae are closely related - correct answerSubacromial and subdeltoid
The clavicle typically fractures where it changes shape and direction - correct
answerTrue
This part of the scapula articulates with the head of the humerus - correct
answerGlenoid Fossa
Inflammation/Tendonitis of the long head of the biceps muscle is common among
athletes who execute a throwing movement as a part of their event. T/F? - correct
answerTrue
The rotator cuff muscles work to keep the humeral head in place. T/F? - correct
answerTrue
Which of the following injuries is NOT caused by a FOOSH mechanism? - correct
answerGH Dislocation
Which motion do the Infraspinatous and Teres Minor assist with? - correct
answerExternal Rotation
The GH join is very stable. T/F? - correct answerFalse
,This ligament forms the "roof" of the carpal tunnel - correct answerTransverse
Which of the following is the most common cause of wrist sprains? - correct
answerForced Hyperextension
Is the trapezoid one of the proximal carpal bones? - correct answerNo
Supination and/or pronation occur at the elbow. T/F? - correct answerFalse
PIP joint dislocations most often occur from hyperextension mechanism. T/F? - correct
answerTrue
The only circular ligament in the body is called ___ ligament. - correct answerAnnular
Sever point tenderness in the anatomical snuffbox may indicate a fracture of which
bone? - correct answerScaphoid (navicular)
Is the pisiform a part of the distal carpal bones? - correct answerNo
The elbow and knee are similar because... - correct answerthey both have collateral
ligaments
Finger dislocations are typically caused by a ball (or object) hitting the tip of an already
extended finger. T/F? - correct answerTrue
Which tendon is involved with mallet finger? - correct answerExtensor
Which bone in the wrist is most commonly dislocated? - correct answerLunate
What results from a rupture of the long flexor tendon of the finger? - correct
answerJersey Finger
Most wrist fractures occur from this MOI, which causes wrist hyperextension. - correct
answerFOOSH
The true primary function of the biceps brachii is supination. T/F? - correct answerTrue
Medial epicondylitis and Little League elbow are the same thing. T/F? - correct
answerFalse
This deformity is caused by a rapture of the extensor tendon over the middle phalanx. -
correct answerBoutonniere deformity
If an athlete has pain on all sides of his/her wrist after a FOOSH mechanism, it most
likely a sprain. T/F? - correct answerFalse
, In anatomical position, which side of the arm is medial? - correct answerUlnar
A wrist fracture may occur from the same MOI as a wrist sprain. T/F? - correct
answerTrue
A patient will most likely not be able to look in what direction if have suffered from an
orbital blowout fracture? - correct answerUp
The outer portion of the vertebral discs is called the __? - correct answerAnnulus
Concussions don't get worse if an athlete returns to play to quickly after suffering a
concussion. T/F? - correct answerFalse
Is the olecranon is part of the brain? - correct answerNO
Second Impact Syndrome can be life threatening. T/F? - correct answerTrue
The main purpose of the vertebral column is to allow motion of the trunk. T/F? - correct
answerFalse
With a complete tooth dislocation, the tooth should be rubbed and cleaned on all sides
before inserting back into the mouth. T/F? - correct answerFalse
The axis is another name for which vertebrae? - correct answerC2
The membrane that is closest to the skull is called the ___. - correct answerDura Mater
The right hemisphere of the brain controls the left side of the body and the left side of
the brain controls the right side of the body. T/F? - correct answerTrue
Constant-repeated friction/trauma to the pinna/auricleof the ear could lead to _____. -
correct answerCauliflower ear
A coup mechanism occurs when the brain is injured on the opposite side of the force.
T/F? - correct answerFalse
The clear part of eye is called the ___. - correct answerCornea
The part of the tooth that includes the nerves is termed the ___ - correct answerPulp
The nasal septum is another term for the nostrils - correct answerFalse
The corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres of the brain. T/F? - correct
answerTrue
Practice Questions | 100% Pass Guarantee
An athlete is complaining of nerve symptoms in both hands most likely has a
burner/stinger. T/F? - correct answerFalse
The most effective way to strengthen the rotator cuff is to perform low rep and heavy
weight exercises. T/F? - correct answerFalse
Which of the following muscles is not a part of the rotator cuff? - correct answerDeltoid
This type of SC dislocation is life threatening? - correct answerPosterior
The acromioclavicular joint is reinforced by several large ligaments. T/F? - correct
answerFalse
What motion does the supraspinatus muscles assist with? - correct answerAbduction
This is the most common shoulder dislocation - correct answerAnterior-Inferior
dislocation
These bursae are closely related - correct answerSubacromial and subdeltoid
The clavicle typically fractures where it changes shape and direction - correct
answerTrue
This part of the scapula articulates with the head of the humerus - correct
answerGlenoid Fossa
Inflammation/Tendonitis of the long head of the biceps muscle is common among
athletes who execute a throwing movement as a part of their event. T/F? - correct
answerTrue
The rotator cuff muscles work to keep the humeral head in place. T/F? - correct
answerTrue
Which of the following injuries is NOT caused by a FOOSH mechanism? - correct
answerGH Dislocation
Which motion do the Infraspinatous and Teres Minor assist with? - correct
answerExternal Rotation
The GH join is very stable. T/F? - correct answerFalse
,This ligament forms the "roof" of the carpal tunnel - correct answerTransverse
Which of the following is the most common cause of wrist sprains? - correct
answerForced Hyperextension
Is the trapezoid one of the proximal carpal bones? - correct answerNo
Supination and/or pronation occur at the elbow. T/F? - correct answerFalse
PIP joint dislocations most often occur from hyperextension mechanism. T/F? - correct
answerTrue
The only circular ligament in the body is called ___ ligament. - correct answerAnnular
Sever point tenderness in the anatomical snuffbox may indicate a fracture of which
bone? - correct answerScaphoid (navicular)
Is the pisiform a part of the distal carpal bones? - correct answerNo
The elbow and knee are similar because... - correct answerthey both have collateral
ligaments
Finger dislocations are typically caused by a ball (or object) hitting the tip of an already
extended finger. T/F? - correct answerTrue
Which tendon is involved with mallet finger? - correct answerExtensor
Which bone in the wrist is most commonly dislocated? - correct answerLunate
What results from a rupture of the long flexor tendon of the finger? - correct
answerJersey Finger
Most wrist fractures occur from this MOI, which causes wrist hyperextension. - correct
answerFOOSH
The true primary function of the biceps brachii is supination. T/F? - correct answerTrue
Medial epicondylitis and Little League elbow are the same thing. T/F? - correct
answerFalse
This deformity is caused by a rapture of the extensor tendon over the middle phalanx. -
correct answerBoutonniere deformity
If an athlete has pain on all sides of his/her wrist after a FOOSH mechanism, it most
likely a sprain. T/F? - correct answerFalse
, In anatomical position, which side of the arm is medial? - correct answerUlnar
A wrist fracture may occur from the same MOI as a wrist sprain. T/F? - correct
answerTrue
A patient will most likely not be able to look in what direction if have suffered from an
orbital blowout fracture? - correct answerUp
The outer portion of the vertebral discs is called the __? - correct answerAnnulus
Concussions don't get worse if an athlete returns to play to quickly after suffering a
concussion. T/F? - correct answerFalse
Is the olecranon is part of the brain? - correct answerNO
Second Impact Syndrome can be life threatening. T/F? - correct answerTrue
The main purpose of the vertebral column is to allow motion of the trunk. T/F? - correct
answerFalse
With a complete tooth dislocation, the tooth should be rubbed and cleaned on all sides
before inserting back into the mouth. T/F? - correct answerFalse
The axis is another name for which vertebrae? - correct answerC2
The membrane that is closest to the skull is called the ___. - correct answerDura Mater
The right hemisphere of the brain controls the left side of the body and the left side of
the brain controls the right side of the body. T/F? - correct answerTrue
Constant-repeated friction/trauma to the pinna/auricleof the ear could lead to _____. -
correct answerCauliflower ear
A coup mechanism occurs when the brain is injured on the opposite side of the force.
T/F? - correct answerFalse
The clear part of eye is called the ___. - correct answerCornea
The part of the tooth that includes the nerves is termed the ___ - correct answerPulp
The nasal septum is another term for the nostrils - correct answerFalse
The corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres of the brain. T/F? - correct
answerTrue
