As viewed from the side, the thoracic and Sacral curves are

The true shoulder joint is referred to as the

A weakened _________ muscle is present in many chronic shoulder problems, particularly among throwers.

The hip joint is a classic

Because the medial and lateral condyles of the femur differ somewhat in size, shape, and orientation, the tibia rotates laterally on the femur during the last few degrees of extension. This action is known as.

A common mechanism of injury to the PCL is

The _________ is the main body stabilizer during walking or running.

Hypoxia refers to the

Lifting an object with ___________ movements increases compression and shearing forces on the spine.

A strain to the pectoralis major muscle will produce pain on resisted

Which of the following muscle primarily resists lateral displacement of the patella?

A classic of Osgood-Schlatter's disease is

Dynamic strength involves

The distribution of force over a given area is called

The closed pack position of the knee is

A high-riding patella, a palpable defect over the tendon, and an inability to perform knee extension or perform a straight-leg raise are signs and symptoms associated with

Which of the following characteristics would suggest a cervical sprain rather than strain?

True or False? The management for a "Stitch in the side" includes application of cold to the involved region to reduce muscle spasm.

What is the most common mechanism of injury for severe cervical spine injuries?

Damage to the common peroneal nerve could result in

Which of the following is a common region for a stress fracture?

After executing a tackle by leading with his head, a football player is down on the field. Each of the following suggest an unstable neck except:

If the _______ bursa is inflamed, contraction of the hamstring muscles, rotational movements of the tibia, and direct pressure over the bursa produce pain.

Which of the following conditions necessitates immediate referral to a physician?

In an first-time glenohumeral dislocation, the injured arm is usually held in which of the following positions?

Deceleration combined with a cutting motion is a common mechanism of injury for the

An anterior glenohumeral dislocation outwardly displays

A direct blow to the lateral aspect of the knee is a common mechanism of injury for the

Locking is a classic sign of injury to the

The vertebrae that consists of a bony ring with large, flat,superior articular facets on which the skull rests is the

The two innominate bones of the hip are the:

__________ is a condition that,involves degeneration of the epiphyseal end plates of the vertebral bodies and typically included at least three adjacent motion segments.

Impingement syndrome involves damage to the

The type of shoe worn has minimal, if any impact, on injuries sustained to the knee.

The central nervous system is composed of the

The main function of the rotator cuff muscles is to

The biceps branchii contributes most effectively to flexion when the forearm is

The weakest component of the femur is the:

The anterior cruciate ligament

Which of the following conditions warrants activation of EMS?

A function of the plantar arches is to

In a static stretch, the action of the ________ enables a safer, more effective stretch.

The functional unit of the spine is called the

A shallow patellofemoral groove, genu valgum, increased Q-angle, and excessive foot pronation are potential caused of patellofemoral pain associated with

Patellofemoral stress syndrome often occurs

The thumb has each of the following joint articulations except

Which of the following limits hip hyperextension?

True or false? An individual focusing on the development of muscular strength, should not work the same muscle groups on successive days, in order to allow recovery from fatigue and muscle soreness.

True or false? The terms sports medicine and athletic training can be used interchangeably.

True or false? During the acute inflammatory phase, heparin is released into the injured area, acting as an anticoagulant that results in increased swelling.