PTA EXAM NPTE (MUSCULOSKELETAL) NEWEST
UPDATE 2025-2026 EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Hip illiofemoral ligament - CORRECT ANSWER-Extends from anterior inferior iliac
spine to intertrochanteric line of femur. LIMITS excessive hip extension Y fan
shape
Hip Pubofemoral ligament - CORRECT ANSWER-Extends from Pubic portion of the
rim of acetabulum to the neck of the femur. LIMITS excessive abduction and
extension
Synchondrosis (amphiarthroses) - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyaline cartilage with
cartilage adjoining 2 ossifying centers of bone ex. Sternum and true rib
articulation
Symphysis (ampiarthroses) - CORRECT ANSWER-located in the midline of the body,
2 bones with hyaline cartilage
Diarthroses (synovial joints) - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide free movement between
bones and have 5 distinguising characteristics, Joint cavity, articular cartilage,
synovial membrane, synovial fluid, and fibrous capsule most complex and
vulnerable
Uniaxial-one plane ( hinge/Pivot)
Biaxial - 2 planes (condyloid, saddle)
Multiaxial- 3 planes (plane, ball and socket)
,Shoulder Glenoid labrum - CORRECT ANSWER-firocartiliginous structure that
deepends the glenoid fossa and increases the size of the articular surface
Shoulder joint capsule - CORRECT ANSWER-Arises from the glenoid fossa and the
glenoid labrum to blend with the muscles of the rotator cuff
Shoulder Subacromial bursa - CORRECT ANSWER-Extends over the supraspinatus
tendon and distal muscle elly to facilitate movement of the deltoid muscle over
the fibrous capsule of the shoulder joint (often involved with impingement)
Shoulder subscapular bursa - CORRECT ANSWER-overlies the anterior joint capsule
beneath the subscapularis muscle
Elbow flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-Biceps Brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis
elbow extension - CORRECT ANSWER-triceps brachii, anconeus
forearm supination - CORRECT ANSWER-biceps brachii, supinator
forearm pronation - CORRECT ANSWER-pronator teres, pronator quadratus
Radial (lateral) collateral ligament elbow - CORRECT ANSWER-Extends from the
lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the lateral border of the olecranon
process/ Fan shaped ligament that prevents adduction
Ulnar collateral ligament (medial) elbow - CORRECT ANSWER-Runs from the
medial epicondyle of the humerus to the proximal portion of the ulna. Prevents
excessive abduction of the elbow joint
, annular ligament (elbow) - CORRECT ANSWER-band of fibers surrounding the head
of radius and wllow the radius to rotate and retain contact with the radial
notch of ulna
Wrist flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, palmaris
longus
Wrist extension - CORRECT ANSWER-extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor
radialis brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris
Radial deviation (wrist) - CORRECT ANSWER-extensor carpi radialis, flexor carpi
radialis, extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis
ulnar deviation - CORRECT ANSWER-extensor carpi ulnaris, flexor carpi ulnaris
Carpal tunnel - CORRECT ANSWER-median nerve enters the palm through the
capal tunnel, and is located close to the deep surface of the flexor retinaculum
Radial collateral ligament (wrist) - CORRECT ANSWER-Limits ulnar deviation,
extension, and flexion. Originates from the stloid process of radius and inserts
on the scaphoid and trapezium
palmar radiocarpal ligament - CORRECT ANSWER-limits hyperextension
dorsal radiocarpal ligament - CORRECT ANSWER-limits wrist flexion
Hip flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-Iliopsoas, sartorius, rectus femoris, pectineus,
UPDATE 2025-2026 EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Hip illiofemoral ligament - CORRECT ANSWER-Extends from anterior inferior iliac
spine to intertrochanteric line of femur. LIMITS excessive hip extension Y fan
shape
Hip Pubofemoral ligament - CORRECT ANSWER-Extends from Pubic portion of the
rim of acetabulum to the neck of the femur. LIMITS excessive abduction and
extension
Synchondrosis (amphiarthroses) - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyaline cartilage with
cartilage adjoining 2 ossifying centers of bone ex. Sternum and true rib
articulation
Symphysis (ampiarthroses) - CORRECT ANSWER-located in the midline of the body,
2 bones with hyaline cartilage
Diarthroses (synovial joints) - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide free movement between
bones and have 5 distinguising characteristics, Joint cavity, articular cartilage,
synovial membrane, synovial fluid, and fibrous capsule most complex and
vulnerable
Uniaxial-one plane ( hinge/Pivot)
Biaxial - 2 planes (condyloid, saddle)
Multiaxial- 3 planes (plane, ball and socket)
,Shoulder Glenoid labrum - CORRECT ANSWER-firocartiliginous structure that
deepends the glenoid fossa and increases the size of the articular surface
Shoulder joint capsule - CORRECT ANSWER-Arises from the glenoid fossa and the
glenoid labrum to blend with the muscles of the rotator cuff
Shoulder Subacromial bursa - CORRECT ANSWER-Extends over the supraspinatus
tendon and distal muscle elly to facilitate movement of the deltoid muscle over
the fibrous capsule of the shoulder joint (often involved with impingement)
Shoulder subscapular bursa - CORRECT ANSWER-overlies the anterior joint capsule
beneath the subscapularis muscle
Elbow flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-Biceps Brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis
elbow extension - CORRECT ANSWER-triceps brachii, anconeus
forearm supination - CORRECT ANSWER-biceps brachii, supinator
forearm pronation - CORRECT ANSWER-pronator teres, pronator quadratus
Radial (lateral) collateral ligament elbow - CORRECT ANSWER-Extends from the
lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the lateral border of the olecranon
process/ Fan shaped ligament that prevents adduction
Ulnar collateral ligament (medial) elbow - CORRECT ANSWER-Runs from the
medial epicondyle of the humerus to the proximal portion of the ulna. Prevents
excessive abduction of the elbow joint
, annular ligament (elbow) - CORRECT ANSWER-band of fibers surrounding the head
of radius and wllow the radius to rotate and retain contact with the radial
notch of ulna
Wrist flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, palmaris
longus
Wrist extension - CORRECT ANSWER-extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor
radialis brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris
Radial deviation (wrist) - CORRECT ANSWER-extensor carpi radialis, flexor carpi
radialis, extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis
ulnar deviation - CORRECT ANSWER-extensor carpi ulnaris, flexor carpi ulnaris
Carpal tunnel - CORRECT ANSWER-median nerve enters the palm through the
capal tunnel, and is located close to the deep surface of the flexor retinaculum
Radial collateral ligament (wrist) - CORRECT ANSWER-Limits ulnar deviation,
extension, and flexion. Originates from the stloid process of radius and inserts
on the scaphoid and trapezium
palmar radiocarpal ligament - CORRECT ANSWER-limits hyperextension
dorsal radiocarpal ligament - CORRECT ANSWER-limits wrist flexion
Hip flexion - CORRECT ANSWER-Iliopsoas, sartorius, rectus femoris, pectineus,
