Free Doctor of Osteopathy Advanced Clinical Skills and Patient Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is an extensor, NOT a flexor of the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Quadriceps femoris

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Hamstrings

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Gastrocnemius

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Sartorius

Question 2

Which of the following is the largest and most complicated articulation in the body?

Accepted Answer

Knee

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Hip joint

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Shoulder joint

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Elbow joint

Question 3

Regarding the femorotibial joint, the ____ meniscus is semicircular with its anterior end attaching to the anterior intercondylar area in front of the ____ cruciate ligament.

Accepted Answer

Medial; Anterior

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Lateral; Posterior

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Medial; Lateral

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Lateral; Anterior

Question 4

The anterior cruciate ligament arises from the ____ and runs backward, upward, and ____ to insert on to the lateral femoral condyle.

Accepted Answer

Tibia; Lateral

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Femur; Medial

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Fibula; Posterior

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Tibia; Medial

Question 5

The femoropatellar joint is a ____ joint (sellar joint, articulation by reciprocal reception).

Accepted Answer

Saddle

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Hinge

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Ball-and-socket

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Pivot