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1807953098What is the primary function of the Trapezius left and rightElevate the shoulders0
1807953099In fitting spinal orthoses, what is an important measurement left and right?A very snug full hip measurment1
1807953100What's the landmark for the anterior inferior margin of any spinal or abdominal support?At the level of the symphysis pubis2
1807953101What is the" brown bag syndrome?Failure to teach the patiient to remove and re-apply the product.3
1807953102The inferior margin of the sacrum can be found?At the top of the crease of the buttocks4
1807953103How to apply compressive supportFrom bottom up5
1807953104What is the purpose for bridging posterior uprights in an LSO?To allow some flexion of the lumbar spine6
1807953105Why is the lumbosacral joint is the most vulnerable region in the spinal column?L5 vertebra sits on the sacrum at a 45 degree angle7
1807953106What degree of flexion is commonly built into custom fit LSOs and TLSOs?15 degrees8
1807953107When pt is seated, how much space should be between the bottom of the LSO and TLSO and a firm sitting surface?2"9
1807953108What is the anterior length measurment for most spinal hyperextension orthoses?From the sternal notch to the symphysis pubis, less 2"10
1877962547The hip is what kind of joint?A ball and socket type joint.11
1877962548What is the Largest joint?The Knee12
1877962549Hip abduction orthoses are usually set at what degree?15 degrees of abduction. (Max is 30/ 10 flexion)13
1877962550The ham strings are made up of 3 main components?The semimembranious, semitendinosis and the bicep femoris14
1877962551What is the Largest muscle?gluteus medius. (hip external rotator, hip abductor- open chain, decelerates hip internal rotation)15
1877962552ACL injuries usually lead to ?Rotational instablilites16
1877962553Genu Recurvatum involves disruption of the ?PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) located back of knee17
1877962554AFO 's generally help pick up the toe during swing, assisting?Anterior tibialis (stage for gait walking)18
1877962555Bursitis is?inflammation of the bursa causing swelling and pain19
1877962556The longest bone in the body?The femur20
1877962557The strongest bone in the body?The teeth21
1877962558The strongest muscle ?The tongue22
1877962559In open chain, Hamstrings serve to flex the knee and ?extend the hip23
1877962560A lateral retinacular release helps address?Patellar alignment.24
1877962561Chondromalasia Patella is ?a condition from, overuse, injury or other factors. ex. weak gluteus medius.25
1877962562Patella subluxation ususally occurs?laterally26
1877962563Proprioceptive rehab can only occur:during controlled motion weight-bearing27
1877962564Wrap around knee supports are indicated when?the leg is asymmetrical28
1877962565What is Chondromalasia patella?a roughening of the articulating surface of the patella29
1877962566The function of any joint is to provide?motion30
1877962567The popliteal fossa is ?The cavity posterior to the knee31
1877962568The calcaneous what degree of frontal plane ROM?30 degrees32
1877962569What is an A-C joint?The acromio-clavicular joint33
1877962570What is the humerus?the long bone of the upper arm34
1877962571The shoulder joint is?a shallow ball & socket joint, muscle dominated joint and Able to move in all planes35
1877962572What does SITS mean?acronymn for the rotator cuff muscles (Super,IMM, Term, Sub)36
1877962573The rhomboid muscels help the shoulders?retract37
1877962574Triceps are antagonists to the ?Biceps38
1877962575Wrist pronation involves?Hands with palm side down39
1907112165Isolated genu-recurvatum is typically controlled with which device?Knee hyperextension orthosis40
1907112166Which kind of ankle sprain comprise over 80%?Inversion sprains (ankle rolls our laterally)41
1907112167What is the definition of a fossa?A cavity or indentation42
1907112168What's involved with a forearm rotation?The radius rotates around the ulna43
1907112169The bottom posterior border of a TLSO should align to what level?At the level of the sacro-coccygeal joint.44
1907112170What (4) tools may be needed to custom fit a plastic body jacket?scissors, marking pencil, skiving tool and heat gun.45
1907112171All spinal orthoses should be worn?Over cotton undergarments46
1907112172What can cause spinal stenosis?Narrowed forearm, facet subluxation, loss of disc height47
1916942185The anterior lateral aspect of the pelvic band of an LSO should align with which 2 landmarks?crest of the ilium and greater trochanter (noch)48
1916942186Which condition is a common application for a thoracolumbar spinal hyperextension orthosis?anterior compression fractures49
1916942187Sitting in flexion for extended periods of time allows which structure to adaptively shorten?Anterior longitudinal ligament50
1916942188Define kyphosisis an increased thoracic curve51
1916942189Low -tone abdominal muscles place which structures at jeopardy?intrervertebral discs52
1916942190A Sacroiliac Belt (SI) can help address which of the following conditions?SI hypermobility53
2078634288Concentric muscle activity?Accelerates mass54
2078635156Tendons function by attaching?Muscle to bone55
2078636300Joint stability requires (3)?Adequate strength, appropriate range of motion, adequate proprioception56
2078640229Proprioception is?The body's position sense in space57
2078760639Most gross motions during gait occur in what plane?Sagittal Plane58
2078762812Superior- inferior positions refer to components of the ?Trunk59
2086825097What is Frontal Plane?Divides the body into front & back portions60
2100205568AbdomenThe large cavity of the body, situated between the thorax and the pelvis, which contains the viscera or organs61
2100205569AbductionThe lateral movement of the limbs away from the midline of the body62
2100205570AbductorA muscle which, upon contraction, draws a part away from the median plane of the body or axial lin63
2100205571AcetabulumThe cup-shaped cavity, or the external surface of the hip bone which recieves the head of the femur64
2100205572AcquiredNot present at birth, developed as a result of environment, use or misuse, as distinguished from inherited65
2100205573Acromial ProcessThe lateral extension of the spine of the scapula, forming the highest point of the shoulder66
2100205574AcromioplastySurgical removal of the anterior lip of the acromion and coracoacromial ligaments of the shoulder67
2100205575AcuteSharp, severe Having a rapid onset, short course (not chronic)68
2100205576AdductionMovement of a limb toward the midline of the body69
2100205577AdiposeFatty, fat like70
2100205578AnkylosisAbnormal immobility and consolidation of a joint. Stiffness or fixation of a joint71
2100205579Annulus FibrosisThe fibrous tissue forming the circumference of the intervertebral disc72
2100205580AnomalyMarked by deviation from the usual, expecially as a result of congenital or hereditary defects73
2100205581AntebrachiumThe lower arm74
2100205582AntecubitalThe anterior surface of the elbow75
2100205583Ante PartumBefore delivery (birth)76
2100205584AnteriorSituated in front of (ventral) or in the forward part of77
2100205585Anterior dislocation of the HumerusCommonly type of shoulder dislocation., displacement of the humeral head and a disruption of the shoulder capsule78
2100205586AnteroposteriorFrom front to back79
2100205587AnteversionThe tipping , tilting, or displacement forward, of an entire organ, especially the uterus80
2100205588Aperturean opening or ofifice81
2100205589AplasiaImcomplete or defective development of tissue82
2100205590AponeurosisAn expanding tendon serving to connect a muscle with the parts it moves83
2100205591ArticulationA joint, the junction between two or more bones84
2100205592AtaxiaFailure of muscular coordination85
2100205593LigamentDense strap-shaped tissue connecting bone to bone86
2100205594Tendonband of fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone87
2100205595Concentriclower to high - acceletaror88
2100205596Eccentrichigh to low - decelerator89
2100205597isometricbetween concentric & eccentric90
2100205598SubluxationAn incomplete or partial dislocation91
2100205599RotationThe process of turning around on an axis92
2100205600Sagittal PlaneThe section parallel to the median plane of the body (any plane that divides body into right and left portions) -plane of motion most gross motions occur during gaitA93
2100205601Scapulathe shoulder blade94
2100205602ScoliosisA lateral curvature in one or more regions of the spine95
2100205603SpondylitisInflammation of the vertebra96
2100205604SpondyloisthesisForward displacement of a vertebra over a lower segment97
2100205605Sternal notchnotch created by the bilateral sterno-clavicular joints at the superior edge of the Manubrium98
2100205606Supinelying face upward99
2100330636Kyphosisincreased thoracic curve100
2100330637Articular surfaces derive nutrients throughsynovial fluids and motion101
2100330638Ligaments heal best withcontrolled stress motion102
21003306393 major veins in the legfemoral, great saphenous, small saphenous103
2100330640Veins carryun-oxygenated blood from the cells to the heart, with the help of muscles104
2100330641Peristaltic action, an upward type of "milking" occurs in theveins105
2100330642post-phlebitic edema in the ankleshould be fitted with a venous pressure gradient stocking106

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