B-Joint Play and Accessory Movements in Joints

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What influences the direction of sliding in a joint, according to the Kaltenborn Convex/Concave Rule?

The shape of the joint surface (correct)
The temperature of the joint fluid
The size of the joint cavity
The speed of movement

In which direction does sliding occur if the surface of the moving bone is convex?

Opposite to the bone's physiological movement (correct)
In a random direction
In the same direction as the physiological movement
Perpendicular to the bone's physiological movement

What happens when pure roll movement occurs in a joint?

Improved joint stability
Joint dislocation (correct)
Muscle relaxation
Increased flexibility

Where does joint surface impingement occur?

During pure slide movement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Open or Resting position of a joint characterized by?

Greatest amount of play possible (B) Signup and view all the answers

When is a joint in its Close-packed position?

When ligaments are maximally tightened (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of passive movement?

Active movement for stretching (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of mobilization?

To provide a safe and effective means for restoring normal joint play and/or decreasing pain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between mobilization and manipulation?

Mobilization is a passive movement performed slowly, while manipulation involves sudden, high-velocity thrust movements (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are physiological movements?

Movements that the patient can perform voluntarily, such as flexion and extension (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are accessory movements?

Movements within the joint and surrounding tissue that are necessary for normal range of motion (osteokinematic) but that cannot performed by the patient, such as component motion and joint play (B) Signup and view all the answers