Postural Stability/Deviations
.
- 1.
The least amount of intervertebral disk pressure occurs while...
- A.
Prone
- B.
Supine
- C.
Sidelying
- D.
Sitting
Correct Answer
B. Supine -
- 2.
Which of the following statements regarding vertebral curves is FALSE?
- A.
A newborn does not possess secondary curves
- B.
The thoracic and sacral curves are concave anteriorly
- C.
Lateral curvature of the spine is known as lordosis
- D.
The cervical and lumbar curves are convex anteriorly
Correct Answer
C. Lateral curvature of the spine is known as lordosis -
- 3.
The tibialis anterior is an example of a muscle that prevents the body from shifting too far ________.
- A.
Anteriorly
- B.
Posteriorly
- C.
Laterally
- D.
Medially
Correct Answer
B. Posteriorly -
- 4.
In which position is disk pressure greatest?
- A.
Standing upright
- B.
Sitting upright
- C.
Sitting slouched forward
- D.
Lying supine
Correct Answer
C. Sitting slouched forward -
- 5.
Your patient wants to know how to keep good posture/alignment while she is sleeping. You recommend...
- A.
Choosing a bed that supports the lumbar curve yet conforms to the body's curves
- B.
Avoiding the prone position, as this will place excess pressure on the neck
- C.
Placing a pillow between her legs to keep the hips in proper alignment
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 6.
In coxa valga, the femoral neck angle of inclination is _______ and the femur must _______ to position itself in the acetabulum.
- A.
Increased; ABduct
- B.
Decreased; ABduct
- C.
Increased; ADduct
- D.
Decreased; ADduct
Correct Answer
A. Increased; ABduct -
- 7.
Which of the following statements regarding scoliosis is FALSE?
- A.
The term scoliosis refers to a lateral curvature of the spine
- B.
There are two types of scoliosis: structural and non-structural
- C.
Scoliosis is considered normal in children younger than ten
- D.
Right-sided scoliosis often occurs in a right-handed person, and vice-versa
Correct Answer
C. Scoliosis is considered normal in children younger than ten -
- 8.
Which of the following postural deviations does not occur in the frontal plane?
- A.
Genu varum
- B.
Coxa valga
- C.
Genu recurvatum
- D.
Genu valgum
Correct Answer
C. Genu recurvatum -
- 9.
Which of the following athletes has the widest base of support (BOS) at the point in time the picture was taken?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
- 10.
Which pair of postural deviations is NOT commonly seen together?
- A.
Coxa vara and genu valgum
- B.
Coxa valga and genu varum
- C.
Scoliosis and genu recurvatum
- D.
Lordosis and anterior pelvic tilt
Correct Answer
C. Scoliosis and genu recurvatum -
- 11.
Your patient is a yoga instructor with a facet joint problem. Which of the following positions would reduce or not cause excess pressure on her facet joints?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
A and B
- F.
C and D
Correct Answer
F. C and D -
- 12.
Your patient has a herniated lumbar disk. Which of the following positions will increase pressure on the intervertebral disks and should thus be avoided?
- A.
A flexed position
- B.
a decreased lumbar curve (as often occurs when slouching)
- C.
An extended position
- D.
A and B
- E.
B and C
Correct Answer
D. A and B -
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