Below is a sampling of types of questions you might expect to see on the second Kinesiology Exam.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Place the letter of the best answer on the blank provided onthe answer sheet. Only one response is possible.
1. Under which circumstances would you expect brachioradialis to
be recruited for elbow extension?
a. wrist flexed
b. forearm fully pronated
c. forearm in neutral position
d. to overcome heavy resistance
e. none of the above
2. In normal posture the vertical projection of the
center-of-gravity of the suprapedal mass falls:
a. anterior to the ankle joint
b. lateral to the ankle joint
c. above ankle joint
d. below ankle joint
e. none of the above
3. In gait, at preferred rate of ambulation, during transition
from the static to dynamic base of support:
a. the base narrows and foot toes-out
b. the base widens and foot toes-out
c. the base narrows and foot toes-in
d. the base widens and foot remains in neutral position
4. What is the function of the rotator cuff?
a. to counter rotary forces generated by deltoid during
active shoulder abduction
b. to counter compressive forces generated by deltoid during
active shoulder abduction
c. to prevent the head of humerus from impinging on the
transverse scapular notch
d. to depress the shoulder girdle
e. a & c
5. A dislocated lunate bone has compressed and completely
interrupted transmission of a nerve. Which prehensile
pattern/function would be severely limited?
a. hypothenar opposition
b. fourth digit flexion
c. hook grasp
d. lateral prehension
e. palmer prehension
6. What is the significance of peak electromyographic
activity in quadriceps during transition from heel strike
to foot-flat phase of gait?
a. acts eccentrically to flex knee
b. acts eccentrically to extend knee
c. acts concentrically to extend the knee
d. none of the above
ANSWERS
1. e
2. a
3. c
4. b
5. e
6. a