NCBTMB Kinesiology and Biomechanics 2

Question 1

Which muscle acts as the primary synergist to the gluteus maximus during hip extension?

Accepted Answer

Biceps femoris

Answer

Rectus femoris

Answer

Tensor fasciae latae

Answer

Sartorius

Question 2

When the scapula moves away from the spine, this motion is called:

Accepted Answer

Protraction

Answer

Retraction

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Elevation

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Upward rotation

Question 3

A client has weak hip abductors. Which gait deviation would you expect?

Accepted Answer

Trendelenburg gait

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Scissor gait

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Antalgic gait

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Steppage gait

Question 4

The term 'closed kinetic chain' refers to movement where:

Accepted Answer

The distal segment is fixed and the proximal segment moves

Answer

The proximal segment is fixed and the distal segment moves

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No joint movement occurs

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Movement occurs in only one plane

Question 5

Which type of muscle contraction produces the greatest force?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

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Concentric

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Isometric

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Isokinetic

Question 6

The line of gravity falls anterior to which lumbar vertebral segment in normal standing posture?

Accepted Answer

L3

Answer

L1

Answer

L5

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L2

Question 7

Which motion occurs at the subtalar joint that allows the foot to adapt to uneven terrain?

Accepted Answer

Inversion and eversion

Answer

Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion

Answer

Abduction and adduction

Answer

Flexion and extension