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  1. Which orthopedic test is used to assess for thoracic outlet syndrome by compressing the costoclavicular space?

    Answer: Costoclavicular test

    The costoclavicular test (military brace position) compresses the costoclavicular space to reproduce TOS symptoms.

  2. During shoulder assessment, a painful arc between 60–120 degrees of abduction most likely indicates pathology of which structure?

    Answer: Supraspinatus tendon or subacromial bursa

    The painful arc between 60–120 degrees of shoulder abduction is the classic presentation of supraspinatus or subacromial bursal impingement.

  3. Which provocative test evaluates medial collateral ligament integrity at the knee by applying a valgus stress?

    Answer: Valgus stress test

    The valgus stress test applies force to the lateral aspect of the knee to assess medial collateral ligament integrity.

  4. A positive Thompson's test, where squeezing the calf fails to produce plantarflexion, indicates rupture of which structure?

    Answer: Achilles tendon

    Thompson's test (Simmond's test) diagnoses complete Achilles tendon rupture when calf compression does not cause plantarflexion.

  5. When assessing carpal tunnel syndrome, Phalen's test is performed by maintaining which position for 60 seconds?

    Answer: Full wrist flexion with fingers extended

    Phalen's test requires sustained full wrist flexion which increases carpal tunnel pressure and reproduces median nerve symptoms.

  6. The Q-angle in the knee assessment is measured between the quadriceps line of pull and which other reference?

    Answer: Line from ASIS through patella center to tibial tuberosity

    The Q-angle is formed by the line from ASIS through the patellar center and the line from the patellar center to the tibial tuberosity.

  7. Which ankle assessment finding indicates anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) laxity?

    Answer: Positive anterior drawer sign with forward talar translation

    The anterior drawer test of the ankle assesses ATFL integrity; excessive anterior translation of the talus indicates ligament laxity or rupture.