ART Anatomy & Biomechanics Flashcards
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What term describes movement of a limb toward the body's midline?
Answer: Adduction
Adduction is movement of a body segment toward the midline of the body.
During normal gait, when does maximum hip extension occur?
Answer: At terminal stance
Maximum hip extension occurs at terminal stance as the body moves forward over the stance limb.
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior halves?
Answer: Frontal plane
The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.
What is the primary biomechanical role of the thoracolumbar fascia?
Answer: Force transmission between upper and lower extremities
The thoracolumbar fascia transmits forces between the upper and lower extremities, supporting spinal stability.
Which muscle is the primary stabilizer for patellar tracking at the knee?
Answer: Vastus medialis oblique
The vastus medialis oblique (VMO) provides medial pull on the patella and is critical for patellar tracking.
Foot pronation at the subtalar joint primarily involves which combined motion?
Answer: Eversion, abduction, and dorsiflexion
Pronation combines eversion, abduction, and dorsiflexion at the subtalar and midtarsal joints.
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