NPTE-PTA Musculoskeletal System 3

Question 1

During gait, which phase requires the most hip extensor muscle activity?

Accepted Answer

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Answer

Initial swing

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Terminal swing

Answer

Midstance

Question 2

A patient has a positive Phalen's test. Which condition does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer

De Quervain's tenosynovitis

Answer

Cubital tunnel syndrome

Answer

Trigger finger

Question 3

The end-feel for a normal elbow at end-range extension is:

Accepted Answer

Hard (bony)

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Soft

Answer

Firm

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Question 4

Which muscle is responsible for scapular upward rotation during shoulder elevation?

Accepted Answer

Serratus anterior

Answer

Rhomboids

Answer

Middle trapezius

Answer

Levator scapulae

Question 5

Normal hip abduction range of motion is approximately:

Accepted Answer

30–45°

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20–30°

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45–60°

Answer

60–75°

Question 6

Coxa vara refers to a hip angle of inclination that is:

Accepted Answer

Less than 120°

Answer

Greater than 135°

Answer

Exactly 125°

Answer

Greater than 150°