Physical Therapy Quiz on Anatomy and Movement

A patient presents with a herniated disc in the lumbar region. Which of the following symptoms is MOST likely associated with this condition?

When a person looks downward and to the left, which combination of eye muscles is primarily responsible for this movement?

A physical therapist observes a patient with decreased lumbar lordosis. What compensatory change in pelvic tilt is MOST likely present?

Which of the following actions involving body mechanics is LEAST likely to contribute to back injuries?

What anatomical structures define the boundaries of the anterior triangle of the neck?

During a trunk rotation exercise to the left, which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for controlling this movement?

Which of the following arthrokinematic motions is/are possible between joint surfaces?

When a patient performs a squat, where all body parts move in the same direction, this is best termed:

Which muscle is primarily responsible for protruding the mandible?

A patient is diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis. Which activity should be AVOIDED to minimize intervertebral foramen narrowing and alleviate symptoms.

A weightlifter is performing deadlifts with poor form, exhibiting excessive lumbar flexion during the lift. Which muscle group is MOST likely being overstressed and contributing to potential back injury?

Which of the following accurately describes the attachment of ribs to the sternum and their classification?

A physical therapist is treating a patient with limited blood flow to the brain. Which anatomical structure should the therapist consider during treatment?

Following a stroke, a patient exhibits difficulty chewing. Which nerve is most likely affected?

What type of motion is most accurately described by a swinging pendulum on a grandfather clock?

A patient displays the inability to compress their lips together. Which muscle is most likely affected?

What might an unusual patch of hair on a patient's back suggest?

Which of the following skin markings is MOST associated with underlying neurological or skeletal pathology?

Soft, doughy lumps in the low back area (lipomata) could be a sign of what condition?

What condition is MOST LIKELY indicated by pedunculated tumors accompanied by café-au-lait spots?

In bilateral stance, the forces acting at the pelvis BEST exemplify which class of lever?

Which of the following actions at the shoulder joint does NOT represent a force couple?

Which example BEST describes a force couple acting on the scapulothoracic joint?

During elevation of the arm, what is the PRIMARY role of the infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis muscles?

Which joint serves as the sole point of skeletal attachment between the upper extremity and the axial skeleton?

A physical therapist is applying a pelvic belt for intermittent traction on a patient with lower back pain. Which of the following is NOT a proper guideline for pelvic belt application?

When applying pelvic traction, why is it recommended to use cotton, wrinkle-free material between the skin and the pelvic belt?

What is the primary purpose of placing a patient in the Williams position (hips and knees flexed at 30 degrees) during pelvic traction?

A patient undergoing pelvic traction should be instructed to maintain which back position against the mattress?

When not undergoing pelvic traction, what is the recommended resting position for a patient with lower back pain?

A physical therapist is preparing to apply a pelvic belt for traction. If the patient prefers to wear clothing during traction, what characteristics should the clothing have and why?

What is the rationale behind ensuring that the straps of the pelvic belt are parallel to each other and to the patient's thighs when applying traction?

During an eccentric muscle contraction, what is the relationship between the force generated by the muscle and the external resistance?

A person is holding a box at arm's length. If the weight of the box increases to a point where the person can no longer hold it steady, and their arm starts to lower, what type of muscle contraction is occurring in their shoulder muscles?

If a force of 80 kilograms is applied to an area of 5 square centimeters, what is the resulting pressure in kilograms per square centimeter?

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding an open-packed position of a joint?

Which of the following is a characteristic of closed kinematic chain exercises?

Which of the following exercises is an example of a closed kinematic chain activity for the upper extremity?

During the stance phase of gait, the lower extremity functions in a closed kinematic chain. Which of the following best describes the sequence of joint motion that occurs if the ankle dorsiflexes?

A physical therapist is designing rehabilitation exercises for a patient with a lower extremity injury. Why might the therapist choose closed-chain exercises over open-chain exercises?

During the 'no' movement, what structure(s) move as a unit on the axis?

Which of the following findings would rule out a positive upper limb tension test?

Which of the following is true regarding the closed-packed position of a joint?

What condition is achieved when all forces acting on a body are balanced?

A physical therapist is performing an upper limb tension test. Which finding below would NOT be considered a positive sign?

During the 'no' movement, which anatomical structures form the 'collar' around the median atlanto-axial joint?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a joint in the closed-packed position?

A patient presents with limited cervical rotation. Palpation reveals increased tissue resistance during the upper limb tension test. Which of the following interventions is LEAST appropriate based solely on this finding?