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Musculoskeletal System Flashcards

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  1. Which muscle is the primary hip flexor tested during the NPTE-PTA examination?

    Answer: Iliopsoas

    The iliopsoas (iliacus + psoas major) is the primary hip flexor and is commonly tested on the NPTE-PTA.

  2. A PTA is assessing a patient with a grade 3 muscle strength. What does this indicate?

    Answer: Full ROM against gravity, no resistance

    Grade 3 on the manual muscle testing scale means the patient can complete full ROM against gravity but cannot tolerate added resistance.

  3. Which joint mobilization technique is used to improve flexion at the glenohumeral joint?

    Answer: Inferior glide

    An inferior glide of the humeral head is used to increase glenohumeral flexion and abduction.

  4. The Ober test is used to assess tightness of which structure?

    Answer: Iliotibial band

    The Ober test assesses tightness of the iliotibial (IT) band and tensor fasciae latae.

  5. A patient presents with lateral epicondylalgia. Which motion will most likely reproduce pain?

    Answer: Wrist extension with elbow extended

    Resisted wrist extension with the elbow extended stresses the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon, reproducing lateral epicondyle pain.

  6. Which anatomical structure is most commonly involved in a rotator cuff tear?

    Answer: Supraspinatus

    The supraspinatus tendon is the most frequently torn component of the rotator cuff due to its position under the coracoacromial arch.