NPTE-PTA Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3

Question 1

Which ligament is tested by the valgus stress test of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Medial collateral ligament

Answer

The valgus stress test applies a medially directed force to the knee, stressing the medial collateral ligament (MCL).

Question 2

Which plane of motion is used when performing hip abduction exercises?

Accepted Answer

Frontal (coronal) plane

Answer

Hip abduction occurs in the frontal (coronal) plane, moving the limb laterally away from the midline.

Question 3

A patient has weakness of the peroneals (fibularis muscles). Which motion will be most impaired?

Accepted Answer

Eversion

Answer

The peroneus longus and brevis are the primary evertors of the foot and ankle.

Question 4

What is the recommended position for performing low back mobilization to target the L4–L5 segment?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying with trunk rotation

Answer

Side-lying positioning with controlled trunk rotation allows the PTA to target the L4–L5 facet joints effectively with rotational mobilization.

Question 5

Which rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Subscapularis

Answer

The subscapularis is the only rotator cuff muscle that internally rotates the glenohumeral joint.

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