Chapter 13: Neck and Trunk
Clinical Kinesiology for Physical Therapist Assistants, 3rd ed.
Name
For each question, choose the BEST answer.
1.
2.
Which nerve(s) innervate(s) the external obliques?
A.
The eighth through twelfth intercostal, iliohypogastric,
ilioinguinal nerves
B.
Intercostal nerves–seven through twelve
C.
Middle and lower cervical nerves
D.
Sacrococcygeal
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
and
is(are) the function(s) of the intervertebral discs as a unit?
Absorb and transmit shock
Restrain excessive motion
Contain nucleus pulposus
A and B
3.
What is(are) the function(s) of the sternocleidomastoid if contracting
unilaterally?
A.
Sidebending to same side, rotation to opposite side
B.
Sidebending to same side, rotation to same side
C.
Sidebending to opposite side, rotation to same side
D.
Sidebending to opposite side, rotation to opposite side
4.
Which is NOT true of the scalene muscles?
A.
Bilaterally assist cervical flexion, unilaterally perform rotation
B.
Originate on the transverse processes C2-C7
C.
Attach to transverse processes C3-C6
D.
Attach to the first and second ribs
5.
What ligament runs along the vertebral bodies inside the vertebral
foramen?
A.
Anterior longitudinal ligament
B.
Posterior longitudinal ligament
C.
Supraspinal ligament
D.
Ligamentum nuchae
6.
Which is NOT true of the posterior trunk extensors in the transversospinal
group?
A.
Include the semispinalis, multifidus and rotatores
B.
Include the spinalis, longissimus and iliocostalis
C.
Run from a transverse process to another spinous process
D.
Bilaterally perform/and unilaterally rotate to the opposite side
7.
Which muscle originates on the crest of the pubis and inserts in the costal
cartilage of the fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs?
A.
External obliques
B.
Internal obliques
C.
Transverse abdominis
D.
Rectus abdominis
8.
Which muscle(s), when it(they) unilaterally contract(s), perform(s) trunk
sidebending and rotation to the same side?
A.
External obliques
B.
Internal obliques
C.
Transverse abdominis
D.
Rectus abdominis
9.
Where does the quadratus lumborum originate and insert?
A.
Ilium; 10th through 12th ribs and spinous processes L1-L5
B.
Ischium; 12th ribs and lumbar vertebrae
C.
Iliac crest; 10th –through 12th ribs and spinous processes L2-L5
D.
Iliac crest; 12th rib and transverse processes L2-L5
10.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
11.
What muscles are contracting when performing a partial situp and rotating
right with the upper body? Choose the BEST answer.
A.
Right external obliques
B.
Right internal obliques
C.
Right external intercostals
E.
Right internal intercostals
is(are) the functions of the quadratus lumborum?
Unilateral hip hiking and lateral flexion of the trunk
Unilateral hip hiking and hip abduction (ABD)
Bilateral trunk extension and unilateral hip hiking
Unilateral hip ABD and lateral flexion of the trunk
12.
Which is NOT a function of the spinal column?
A.
Protects spinal cord
B.
Transmits weight trunk and upper body
C.
Motion and support of head
D.
Protects the internal organs
13.
The vertebral curves provide _____ times more strength and resilience
than if they formed a straight rod.
A.
Five
B.
Ten
C.
Fifteen
D.
Fifty
14.
What is the articulation between the articular processes of the vertebrae
called?
A.
Facet joint
B.
Demifacet joint
C.
Costovertebral articulation
D.
Planar
15.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
part of the vertebra provides for weight bearing?
Pedicle
Vertebral foramen
Neural arch
Body
16.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
is the opening in the skull for the spinal cord called?
Occipital bone
Mastoid process
Foramen magnum
Occipital condyles
17.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
is the opening in a vertebra for the spinal cord called?
Pedicle
Vertebral foramen
Neural arch
Vertebral notch
18.
How many intervertebral disks are there?
A.
19
B.
21
C.
23
D.
25
19.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
20.
What is the water content of the nucleus pulposus at birth and at 60 years
of age?
A.
90%; 80%
B.
80%; 70%
C.
70%; 60%
D.
60%; 50%
21.
What cervical position makes the vertebra prominens most easily
palpable?
A.
Flexion
B.
Extension
C.
Rotation
D.
Sidebending
22.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
passes through the transverse foramen?
External carotid artery
Basilar artery
Vertebral artery
Vertebral nerves
23.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
is the tectorial membrane a continuation of?
Anterior longitudinal ligament
Posterior longitudinal ligament
Posterior atlantoaxial ligament
Anterior atlantoaxial ligament
24.
What type of joints are the atlantoaxial and atlanto-occipital articulations,
respectively?
A.
Pivot, condyloid
B.
Condyloid, pivot
C.
Pivot, plane
D.
Plane, pivot
articulates with the atlas at the anterior arch?
Occipital condyles
Odontoid
Superior articular facets
Posterior arch
25.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
is the direction of the plane for the lumbar facets?
Frontal
Sagittal
Transverse
Triplanar
26.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
are the greatest motions in the thoracic spine?
All motions
Mostly flexion and extension
Mostly rotation and lateral flexion
Extension
27.
Which is NOT a factor limiting motion in the thoracic spine?
A.
Ribs
B.
Vertebral body shape
C.
Spinous process length
D.
Transverse process length
28.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
29.
The hyoid muscles provide support for the tongue and may assist motion
at the cervical spine.
A.
True
B.
False
30.
If the scapula is fixed, the upper trapezius and levator scapula will move
the head and neck.
A.
True
B.
False
31.
The deep anterior neck muscles are the prime movers for cervical flexion.
A.
True
B.
False
32.
Flexion and extension of the spine are greatest in the cervical region.
A.
True
B.
False
is the function of the interspinales?
Trunk extension
Unilaterally trunk rotation to opposite side
Bilateral trunk extension
Unilateral trunk sidebending to same side
33.
The nucleus pulposus has several concentrically arranged
fibrocartilaginous rings.
A.
True
B.
False