Achieve a deeper understanding of movement and
anatomy with this detailed test bank for Clinical
Kinesiology. It features a broad spectrum of questions
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exams or strengthening your foundational knowledge,
this resource provides clear explanations and scenarios
that reflect real-life clinical applications. Perfect for
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studies or practice.
Multiple
Choice
Select the one best choice that completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Osteokinematic motions include:
a. Roll c. Flexion
b. Spin d. Glide
2. The frontal axis passes ____________ through the ___________ plane.
a. Top to bottom, horizontal c. Side to side, frontal
b. Front to back, frontal d. Side to side, sagittal
3. In which plane do scapular elevation and depression occur?
a. Horizontal c. Transverse
b. Frontal d. Sagittal
4. The anatomical position is:
a. Supine c. The starting position for movements
b. Prone d. The position of ideal posture
5. How many degrees of freedom does a biaxial joint have?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
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, 6. Which motions typically occur in the frontal plane?
a. Flexion-extension c. Medial-lateral rotation
b. Circumduction d. Abduction-adduction
7. The head is ________ to the pelvis.
a. Medial c. Superior
b. Caudal d. Ventral
8. The sagittal plane passes through the body:
a. Horizontally, dividing the body into top c. Vertically, dividing the body into front
and bottom portions and back portions
b. Diagonally, dividing the body into d. Vertically, dividing the body into right
triangular portions and left portions
9. The osteokinematic motion of extension is defined as movement of limb segment
surfaces _______ .
a. Anterior – away from each other c. Anterior – towards each other
b. Posterior – away from each other d. Lateral – away from each other
10. Which of the following motions does not conform to the definition of that motion?
a. Knee extension c. Shoulder flexion
b. Hip lateral rotation d. Elbow extension
11. An individual sitting on a high stool swinging their feet is an example of:
a. Closed kinetic chain c. Open kinetic chain
b. Contralateral movement d. Anatomical position
12. When measuring range of motion, the anatomical position is what degree position?
a. 180 c. 90
b. 0 d. 120
13. The vertical axis passes through the plane:
a. Front to back – sagittal c. Side to side – frontal
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, b. Side to side – horizontal d. Superior to inferior – horizontal
14. The biceps brachii muscle is _______ to the skin and ________ to bone.
a. Superior, inferior c. Deep, superficial
b. Caudal, cranial d. Proximal, distal
15. Within which plane, and about which axis, does trunk lateral flexion occur?
a. Frontal – sagittal c. Sagittal – frontal
b. Horizontal – vertical d. Frontal – horizontal
16. The osteokinematic motion of abduction is defined as movement of a limb segment _______ the
midline.
a. Away from c. Toward
b. Superior to d. Inferior to
17. In how many planes does a triaxial joint have motion?
a. 4 c. 2
b. 3 d. 1
18. Which motions typically occur in the sagittal plane?
a. Abduction-adduction c. Horizontal abduction-adduction
b. Protraction-retraction d. Flexion-extension
19. The right hand is ____________ to the left hand and __________ to the right foot.
a. Medial, lateral c. Contralateral, ipsilateral
b. Proximal, distal d. Ventral, dorsal
20. Within which plane, and about which axis, do medial and lateral rotation occur?
a. Frontal – vertical c. Horizontal – sagittal
b. Horizontal – vertical d. Sagittal – frontal
CHAPTER 1 Basic Information
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, Answer Section
1. Ans: C
2. Ans: D
3. Ans: B
4. Ans: C
5. Ans: B
6. Ans: D
7. Ans: C
8. Ans: D
9. Ans: A
10. Ans: A
11. Ans: C
12. Ans: B
13. Ans: D
14. Ans: C
15. Ans: A
16. Ans: A
17. Ans: B
18. Ans: D
19. Ans: C
20. Ans: B
CHAPTER 2 Biomechanics
Multiple Choice
Select the one best choice that completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Motion created by forces that incorporates factors of time, space, and mass of a moving
system is described by which term?
a. Osteokinematics c. Mechanics
b. Biomechanics d. Kinematics
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anatomy with this detailed test bank for Clinical
Kinesiology. It features a broad spectrum of questions
designed to enhance your grasp of key concepts and
practical applications. Whether you're preparing for
exams or strengthening your foundational knowledge,
this resource provides clear explanations and scenarios
that reflect real-life clinical applications. Perfect for
students and professionals aiming to excel in their
studies or practice.
Multiple
Choice
Select the one best choice that completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Osteokinematic motions include:
a. Roll c. Flexion
b. Spin d. Glide
2. The frontal axis passes ____________ through the ___________ plane.
a. Top to bottom, horizontal c. Side to side, frontal
b. Front to back, frontal d. Side to side, sagittal
3. In which plane do scapular elevation and depression occur?
a. Horizontal c. Transverse
b. Frontal d. Sagittal
4. The anatomical position is:
a. Supine c. The starting position for movements
b. Prone d. The position of ideal posture
5. How many degrees of freedom does a biaxial joint have?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
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, 6. Which motions typically occur in the frontal plane?
a. Flexion-extension c. Medial-lateral rotation
b. Circumduction d. Abduction-adduction
7. The head is ________ to the pelvis.
a. Medial c. Superior
b. Caudal d. Ventral
8. The sagittal plane passes through the body:
a. Horizontally, dividing the body into top c. Vertically, dividing the body into front
and bottom portions and back portions
b. Diagonally, dividing the body into d. Vertically, dividing the body into right
triangular portions and left portions
9. The osteokinematic motion of extension is defined as movement of limb segment
surfaces _______ .
a. Anterior – away from each other c. Anterior – towards each other
b. Posterior – away from each other d. Lateral – away from each other
10. Which of the following motions does not conform to the definition of that motion?
a. Knee extension c. Shoulder flexion
b. Hip lateral rotation d. Elbow extension
11. An individual sitting on a high stool swinging their feet is an example of:
a. Closed kinetic chain c. Open kinetic chain
b. Contralateral movement d. Anatomical position
12. When measuring range of motion, the anatomical position is what degree position?
a. 180 c. 90
b. 0 d. 120
13. The vertical axis passes through the plane:
a. Front to back – sagittal c. Side to side – frontal
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, b. Side to side – horizontal d. Superior to inferior – horizontal
14. The biceps brachii muscle is _______ to the skin and ________ to bone.
a. Superior, inferior c. Deep, superficial
b. Caudal, cranial d. Proximal, distal
15. Within which plane, and about which axis, does trunk lateral flexion occur?
a. Frontal – sagittal c. Sagittal – frontal
b. Horizontal – vertical d. Frontal – horizontal
16. The osteokinematic motion of abduction is defined as movement of a limb segment _______ the
midline.
a. Away from c. Toward
b. Superior to d. Inferior to
17. In how many planes does a triaxial joint have motion?
a. 4 c. 2
b. 3 d. 1
18. Which motions typically occur in the sagittal plane?
a. Abduction-adduction c. Horizontal abduction-adduction
b. Protraction-retraction d. Flexion-extension
19. The right hand is ____________ to the left hand and __________ to the right foot.
a. Medial, lateral c. Contralateral, ipsilateral
b. Proximal, distal d. Ventral, dorsal
20. Within which plane, and about which axis, do medial and lateral rotation occur?
a. Frontal – vertical c. Horizontal – sagittal
b. Horizontal – vertical d. Sagittal – frontal
CHAPTER 1 Basic Information
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, Answer Section
1. Ans: C
2. Ans: D
3. Ans: B
4. Ans: C
5. Ans: B
6. Ans: D
7. Ans: C
8. Ans: D
9. Ans: A
10. Ans: A
11. Ans: C
12. Ans: B
13. Ans: D
14. Ans: C
15. Ans: A
16. Ans: A
17. Ans: B
18. Ans: D
19. Ans: C
20. Ans: B
CHAPTER 2 Biomechanics
Multiple Choice
Select the one best choice that completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Motion created by forces that incorporates factors of time, space, and mass of a moving
system is described by which term?
a. Osteokinematics c. Mechanics
b. Biomechanics d. Kinematics
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