NPTE-PTA Musculoskeletal System 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Loading response

Answer

During loading response (early stance), the hip extensors eccentrically control forward trunk lean.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer

Phalen's test (sustained wrist flexion causing paresthesias) is a clinical screen for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Hard (bony)

Answer

Normal elbow extension has a hard (bony) end-feel due to olecranon process contacting the olecranon fossa.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Serratus anterior

Answer

The serratus anterior and upper/lower trapezius form the force couple responsible for scapular upward rotation.

Question 5

Normal hip abduction range of motion is approximately:

Accepted Answer

30–45°

Answer

Normal hip abduction ranges from approximately 30° to 45° in a typical adult.

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