Quiz 5

Question 1

When measuring a range of motion for hip abduction, the femur at the hip joint is allowed to externally rotate to maximise the ROM

Answer 1

False

Question 2

When measuring a range of motion for forearm pronation and supination, the upper arm must be stable against the body

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Goniometers are used to measure both static and dynamic flexibility

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Muscle temperature affects joint flexibility

Answer 4

True

Question 5

When measuring a range of motion for hip extension, both hips must be stabilised (both ASIS firmly on table)

Answer 5

True

Question 6

There is a high positive correlation between hip and shoulder flexibility

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Lumbar scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of spine causing hunchback

Answer 7

False = kyphosis = hunchback

Question 8

Functional balance is defined as the ability to compensate and recoer from perturbations while standing or walking

Answer 8

False

Question 9

The higher center of gravity of the body from the base support, the higher the stability

Answer 9

False = lower

Question 10

Muscle weakness is one of the extrinsic factors that affect the risk of falling

Answer 10

False = intrinsic

Question 11

Y balance test is one of the indirect measures for dynamic balance and designed for athletes

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Berg balance test is typically used to assess the effects of mild head injury on static postural stability

Answer 12

False

Question 13

During PNF stretching, contraction of the agonist muscle is designed to activate which sensory organ, and cause which reflex action

Answer 13

Golgi tendon organ, causes reflex muscle relaxation

Question 14

Which of the following sensory organs is activated during the myotatic stetch reflex, and what is the reflex action

Answer 14

Muscle spindle, causes reflex muscle contraction