Q24 With reference to movement

Question 1

Briefly explain the term ‘active physiological’ movement

Answer 1

Movements between bones performed by the person themselves to create normal function. Movement is angular and described in terms of anatomical axis and planes

Question 2

Briefly describe ‘passive physiological’ movement

Answer 2

Movements at a joint brought about by movement of the limb/body part created by an external force but without any active muscle contraction.

Question 3

State Prime mover/Range.factors limiting range for

Hip Abduction

Answer 3

Gluteus Med/Min/TFL, 30-50 degs, Tension in adductor muscles, pubofemoral lig and medial band of iliofemoral lig

Question 4

State Prime mover/Range.factors limiting range for

Elbow Flexion

Answer 4

Brachialis (Biceps brachii, brachioradialis), 145 degs, Soft tissue apposition, tension in posterior capsule, tension in Triceps

Question 5

State Prime mover/Range.factors limiting range for

Lumbar Side Flexion

Answer 5

Ipsilateral External and internal Obliques, Quadratus lumborum, 15-20 degs Tension in atagonists, intratransverse ligts

Question 6

For the movements Hip Flex/Elbow flex and Lumbar side flex ; state the plane and axis of movement

Answer 6

Hip abduction – frontal plane, sagittal axis
Elbow flexion- sagittal plane, frontal axis
Lumbar side flexion- frontal plane, sagittal axis