Question 1

The bony landmark of the vertebra that makes up the anterior portion of the neural arch is called the

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A)   lamina.
B)   pedicle.
C)   vertebral foramen.
D)   spinous process.

Question 2

The erector spinae are prime movers in which of the following motions?

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A)   Flexion
B)   Extension
C)   Lateral bend
D)   B and C

Question 3

When you instruct a client in a "chin tuck" exercise,which of the following is occurring with the head muscles?

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A)   Head flexors and head extensors are being stretched.
B)   Head flexors and head extensors are being strengthened.
C)   Head flexors are being strengthened; head extensors are being stretched.
D)   Head flexors are being stretched; head extensors are being strengthened.

Question 4

The muscle of the cervical spine that is innervated by cranial nerve XI is the

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A)   sternocleidomastoid.
B)   scalene.
C)   splenius capitis.
D)   splenius cervicis.

Question 5

The spinal ligament that runs posteriorly along the vertebral bodies inside the vertebral foramen is called the

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A)   ligamentum flavum.
B)   supraspinous ligament.
C)   anterior longitudinal ligament.
D)   posterior longitudinal ligament.

Question 6

The trunk muscle whose primary function is compression of abdominal contents is the

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A)   rectus abdominis.
B)   internal oblique.
C)   external oblique.
D)   transverse abdominis.

Question 7

Having a client bend the hips and knees to do sit-ups for abdominal strengthening instead of keeping the legs straight serves what purpose?

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A)   Makes the stronger hip flexors passively insufficient
B)   Makes the stronger hip flexors actively insufficient
C)   Makes the trunk flexors less actively insufficient
D)   Has no role in muscle work; makes the exercise look easier for better patient compliance B

Question 8

The muscle that originates on the spinous processes of T3 through T6 and inserts on the transverse processes of C1 through C3 is the

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A)   scalene.
B)   sternocleidomastoid.
C)   splenius cervicis.
D)   clavicular portion of the pectoralis major.

Question 9

Which muscle originates on the transverse processes of the cervical vertebra and inserts on the first and second ribs?

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A)   Sternocleidomastoid
B)   Scalene
C)   Splenius capitis
D)   Splenius cervicis B

Question 10

Which is the best position and instruction for a scoliosis client to strengthen lateral benders of the right side of the trunk?

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A)   Supine,laterally bend to right
B)   Prone,laterally bend to left
C)   Side-lying over an exercise ball,laterally bend to right
D)   Any of the above are equally effective.

Question 11

Which of the following is the best position to achieve eccentric strengthening of the trunk extensors?

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A)   Supine,curl up with focus on the "up" part of the exercise
B)   Supine,curl up with focus on the "down" part of the exercise
C)   Prone,raise head and shoulders with focus on the "up" part of the exercise
D)   Prone,raise head and shoulders with focus on the "down" part of the exercise

Question 12

A spinal pathology characterized by chronic inflammation of the vertebral column and SI joints is which of the following?

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A)   Spondylosis
B)   Stenosis
C)   Scoliosis
D)   Ankylosing spondylitis

Question 13

All of the following muscles,when contracted unilaterally,will produce lateral bend of the spine EXCEPT the

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A)   intertransversarii.
B)   scalene.
C)   rectus abdominis.
D)   external oblique.

Question 14

The facet joints of the lumbar spine primarily run in which plane to allow good spinal flexion and extension?

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A)   Frontal plane
B)   Sagittal plane
C)   Transverse plane
D)   A and C

Question 15

The posteriorly located muscles that primarily serve to extend,laterally bend,and rotate the head are called the

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A)   erector spinae muscles.
B)   hyoid muscles.
C)   prevertebral muscles.
D)   suboccipital muscles.

Question 16

A common type of fracture seen in those with osteoporosis is which of the following?

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A)   Hangman's fracture
B)   Compression fracture
C)   Spondylolisthesis
D)   Torticollis

Question 17

Which muscle originates on the transverse process of a vertebra and inserts on the spinous process of the vertebra above?

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A)   Interspinalis
B)   Intertransversarii
C)   Transversospinalis
D)   Erector spinae D

Question 18

Which is the best instruction to most effectively stretch the left sternocleidomastoid muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flex and laterally bend to the right; rotate to the left side
B)   Flex and laterally bend to the right; rotate to the right side
C)   Flex and laterally bend to the left; rotate to the left side
D)   Flex and laterally bend to the left; rotate to the right side

Question 19

Which cervical muscle,when contracted unilaterally,rotates the head to the opposite side?

Accepted Answer

A)   Splenius capitis
B)   Sternocleidomastoid
C)   Erector spinae
D)   Scalene

Question 20

The quadratus lumborum is a prime mover in which of the following trunk motions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trunk flexion
B)   Compression of abdominal contents
C)   Trunk extension
D)   Lateral bending

Exam 15: Neck and Trunk

The bony landmark of the vertebra that makes up the anterior portion of the neural arch is called the

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The erector spinae are prime movers in which of the following motions?

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When you instruct a client in a "chin tuck" exercise,which of the following is occurring with the head muscles?

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The muscle of the cervical spine that is innervated by cranial nerve XI is the

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The spinal ligament that runs posteriorly along the vertebral bodies inside the vertebral foramen is called the

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The trunk muscle whose primary function is compression of abdominal contents is the

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Having a client bend the hips and knees to do sit-ups for abdominal strengthening instead of keeping the legs straight serves what purpose?

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The muscle that originates on the spinous processes of T3 through T6 and inserts on the transverse processes of C1 through C3 is the

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Which muscle originates on the transverse processes of the cervical vertebra and inserts on the first and second ribs?

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Which is the best position and instruction for a scoliosis client to strengthen lateral benders of the right side of the trunk?

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Which of the following is the best position to achieve eccentric strengthening of the trunk extensors?

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A spinal pathology characterized by chronic inflammation of the vertebral column and SI joints is which of the following?

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All of the following muscles,when contracted unilaterally,will produce lateral bend of the spine EXCEPT the

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The facet joints of the lumbar spine primarily run in which plane to allow good spinal flexion and extension?

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The posteriorly located muscles that primarily serve to extend,laterally bend,and rotate the head are called the

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A common type of fracture seen in those with osteoporosis is which of the following?

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Which muscle originates on the transverse process of a vertebra and inserts on the spinous process of the vertebra above?

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Which is the best instruction to most effectively stretch the left sternocleidomastoid muscle?

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Which cervical muscle,when contracted unilaterally,rotates the head to the opposite side?

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The quadratus lumborum is a prime mover in which of the following trunk motions?

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