MPT Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3

Question 1

Osteokinematics refers to which type of movement?

Accepted Answer

Gross angular movement of a bone segment

Answer

Osteokinematics describes the gross angular motion of a bone, such as flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation, as observed externally.

Question 2

In the concave-convex rule, when a convex surface moves on a fixed concave surface, the glide occurs in which direction relative to the bone motion?

Accepted Answer

Opposite direction to the bone motion

Answer

When a convex surface moves on a concave surface, the joint glide is opposite to the direction of bone movement (Kaltenborn's rule).

Question 3

Which ligament of the knee is most commonly injured in a 'clip' valgus force mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Medial collateral ligament

Answer

A valgus force applied to the lateral knee stresses and can tear the medial collateral ligament (MCL).

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Spurling test in cervical spine assessment?

Accepted Answer

Reproduce cervical radiculopathy symptoms

Answer

Spurling's test involves ipsilateral lateral flexion and axial compression to narrow the intervertebral foramen, reproducing radicular symptoms.

Question 5

Which term describes a bony end feel?

Accepted Answer

Abrupt stop with no give

Answer

A bony end feel is characterized by an abrupt hard stop with no resilience, as seen with normal elbow extension where olecranon contacts the fossa.

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test