PAS Postural Deviations & Pathologies 2

Question 1

Which muscle group weakness is most commonly associated with anterior pelvic tilt?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus and abdominals

Answer

Hip flexors and lumbar extensors

Answer

Hip adductors and quadriceps

Answer

Hamstrings and hip abductors

Question 2

In Janda's Upper Crossed Syndrome, which muscles are characteristically tight?

Accepted Answer

Upper trapezius and pectorals

Answer

Deep neck flexors and serratus anterior

Answer

Rhomboids and lower trapezius

Answer

Gluteus medius and hip abductors

Question 3

Lower Crossed Syndrome is characterized by tightness in which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexors and lumbar extensors

Answer

Hamstrings and hip abductors

Answer

Gluteus maximus and abdominals

Answer

Tibialis anterior and peroneals

Question 4

During Adam's forward bend test, which type of scoliosis does NOT correct as the patient flexes forward?

Accepted Answer

Structural scoliosis

Answer

Functional scoliosis

Answer

Postural scoliosis

Answer

Compensatory scoliosis

Question 5

Hyperkyphosis in older adults is most commonly caused by which underlying condition?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis with vertebral compression fractures

Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer

Herniated nucleus pulposus

Answer

Piriformis syndrome

Question 6

Which postural type is described as having exaggerated lumbar and cervical lordosis with a reduced thoracic kyphosis, creating an overly rigid upright appearance?

Accepted Answer

Military posture

Answer

Swayback posture

Answer

Kyphosis-lordosis posture

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Flatback posture

Question 7

Leg length discrepancy most commonly leads to which postural compensation?

Accepted Answer

Lateral pelvic tilt and functional scoliosis

Answer

Increased lumbar lordosis

Answer

Increased thoracic kyphosis

Answer

Forward head posture