Chapter 1: Basic Information

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____	1.	The fibula is on which side of the lower leg?
a.	Medial	c.	Proximal	
b.	Lateral	d.	Distal	

____	2.	The ulna is where in relation to the humerus?
a.	Medial	c.	Proximal	
b.	Lateral	d.	Distal	

____	3.	In anatomical position, the thumb is located where in relation to the fingers?
a.	Medial	c.	Proximal	
b.	Lateral	d.	Distal	

____	4.	In moving from anatomical position into fundamental position, the forearm moves into
a.	pronation.	c.	inversion.	
b.	supination.	d.	eversion.	

____	5.	When a person steps forward to release a bowling ball, what type of motion of the body is occurring?
a.	Angular motion	c.	Kinematic motion	
b.	Linear motion	d.	Torque motion	

____	6.	When a person grasps an overhead exercise bar and pulls it down, what type of motion is occurring at the shoulder joint?
a.	Angular motion	c.	Kinematic motion	
b.	Linear motion	d.	Torque motion	

____	7.	A movement of one bone on another bone to cause an increase in joint angle is called
a.	flexion.	c.	rotation.	
b.	extension.	d.	circumduction.	

____	8.	Sliding your foot under your chair to prepare to stand involves knee
a.	flexion.	c.	inversion.	
b.	extension.	d.	abduction.	

____	9.	Turning your head to look over your left shoulder involves cervical
a.	left rotation.	c.	left lateral bend.	
b.	right rotation.	d.	right lateral bend.	

____	10.	When the scapula moves into a protracted position, they move in what direction in relation to the spine?
a.	Superior	c.	Medial	
b.	Inferior	d.	Lateral	

____	11.	When a condition involves both of the legs, which of the following terms best describes this situation?
a.	Unilateral	c.	Bilateral	
b.	Ipsilateral	d.	Contralateral	

____	12.	When a person abducts the shoulder to 90 degrees, then moves the arm backward, what is that motion called?
a.	Medial rotation	c.	Horizontal adduction	
b.	Lateral rotation	d.	Horizontal abduction	

Chapter 1: Basic Information
Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

	1.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1

	2.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1

	3.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1

	4.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1

	5.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1

	6.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1

	7.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1

	8.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1

	9.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1

	10.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1

	11.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1

	12.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1