Question 1
Question
The Ertl procedure is known as an osteomyoplastic amputation reconstruction that
performs a bone bridge between what:
Answer
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Tibia bridged with the fibula
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Distal end of the radius and ulna
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Distal end of femur bridged with the tibia
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Humerus bridged with the ulna
Question 2
Question
A below knee amputee is seen in your clinic for a follow up appointment and states he feels
anterior/distal discomfort in his prosthetic socket. Choose all correct answer(s) to address
this problem:
Answer
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Extend the prosthetic socket
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Flex the prosthetic socket
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Add pretibial pads to the prosthetic socket
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Lower the posterior socket brim
Question 3
Question
A below the knee amputee is seen in your clinic for a follow up appointment and states he
has posterior knee or hamstring discomfort. Choose all correct answer(s) to address this
problem:
Answer
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lower the posterior medial brim on the prosthetic socket
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Extend the prosthetic socket
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Flex the prosthetic socket
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Align prosthetic foot more posterior in relation to the prosthetic socket
Question 4
Question
Which level(s) of amputation may lead to an equinus gait deformity:
Question 5
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A below knee amputee presents in clinic wearing a PTB style endoskeletal prosthesis with
general knee pain and distal end pressure. The patient doffs her prosthesis and liner, upon
examination of her residual limb you note redness on the distal tibia and inferior aspect of the
patella bone. What would be the most logical clinical action(s) you could take at this point in
addressing this problem:
Answer
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Recommend the patient be evaluated for a new liner that will provide better
cushioning to her residual limb
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Flex the prosthetic socket while concurrently plantar flexing the prosthetic foot
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Add a gastroc pad to prosthetic socket
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Add a 1 ply prosthetic sock over liner
Question 6
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Myodesis can be described as:
Answer
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A condition associated with calcification of muscle fibers
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The suturing and permanent attachment of a muscle to a bone
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The suturing or permanent attachment of a muscle to another muscle
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A muscle going through atrophy
Question 7
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Which of the following is not part of a Symes amputation procedure:
Answer
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Removal of the malleoli "distal aspect"
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Placement of thick heel pad
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Amputation through the articulation of the ankle
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Transmetatarsal amputation
Question 8
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Myoplasty can be described as:
Answer
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A condition associated with the loss of sarcomeres
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The suturing and permanent attachment of a muscle to a bone
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The suturing or permanent attachment of a muscle to another muscle
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A muscle experiencing hypertrophy
Question 9
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What are two advantages in the list below of myodesis over myoplasty with regards to
amputations:
Answer
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Decreased rate of infection related revisions
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Decreased rate of muscular atrophy
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Decreased rate of antagonistic muscular imbalances
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Provides a bulbous distal residual limb for self suspending applications in TT and
TF cases
Question 10
Question
During normal heel strike, the forward hip is how flexed:
Answer
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neutral
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10 deg flexed
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25 deg flexed
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40 deg flexed
Question 11
Question
Which style of muscular tissue management in an TH amputation would be of greatest
advantage to a myoelectric prosthesis candidate:
Question 12
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A TF patient is seen in clinic that exhibits lateral/proximal loss of contact in stance. Upon
prosthetic fit examination it is noted the lateral wall is superior to the greater trochanter, the
anterior wall contours to the adductor longus tendon, the posterior socket does not
encompass the ischial tuberosity, the medial wall is located 65mm inferior to the perineum.
What do you attribute to the cause of this deviation:
Answer
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The posterior wall does not have ischial containment
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The lateral wall is located too proximal for an ischial containment socket
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The patient is causing the deviation from antalgic gait secondary to adductor longus
tendon socket pressure
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The medial wall is located too far inferior to the perineum
Question 13
Question
With a Krukenberg procedure what muscle is the driver of the pincer grip:
Answer
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Supinator
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Pronator teres
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Brachioradialis
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Flexor carpi radialis
Question 14
Question
What would be a good quality(s) to look for in a prosthetic foot for a TT amputee who is a
K2 designated household ambulator that utilizes his prosthesis efficiently during the day but
fatigues in the evening and buckles at the knee secondary to quadriceps weakness:
Answer
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Foot that progresses rapidly into plantar flexion during loading response
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Foot that progresses slowly into plantar flexion during loading response
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Heel should have a relatively firm durometer
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Heel should have a relatively soft durometer
Question 15
Question
Today in clinic a TT patient is seen presenting with a traditional exoskeletal PTB
prosthesis with a SACH foot. Patient states that she feels like the prosthesis is throwing her
knee forward as soon as the heel firmly contacts the ground. She has worn this prosthesis
comfortably for two years until one month ago. What should be the first clinical action you
should take at this time in the appointment:
Answer
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Plantar flex the prosthetic foot
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Dorsiflex the prosthetic foot
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Check to see if the patient switched to a shoe with a higher heel height compared to
what she used to wear
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Check to see if the patient switched to a shoe with a lower heel height compared to
what she used to wear
Question 16
Question
The Krukenburg procedure is used at times in developing countries where expensive
prosthesis are not attainable. What other patient population(s) would this be potentially used
for:
Answer
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Blind patients with bilateral below elbow amputations
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Unilateral above elbow amputee
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A patient concerned with the cosmetic appearance
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Failed prosthetic use for bilateral below elbow amputations
Question 17
Question
A TR patient is seen in your clinic. The patient is inquiring as to which terminal device
would be best for picking up a small coin from a table. Which device would you recommend:
Question 18
Question
What are simple option(s) for increasing the ease of pre-positioning the prosthetic elbow
in flexion, for a TH amputee utilizing a body powered prosthesis who lacks glenohumeral
flexion strength and biscapular abduction strength but can operate a elbow lock:
Answer
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Have the forearm lift tab located distally/anterior
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Have forearm lift tab moved proximal/anterior
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Move proximal base plate and retainer on humeral section posterior
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Check the level of resistance in the cable housing
Question 19
Question
What bony landmark is utilized for a weight bearing prosthesis in a hip disarticulation:
Answer
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Pubic rami
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Greater trochanter
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Ischial tuberosity
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Iliac crest
Question 20
Question
What is an option for pre positioning the prosthetic elbow in flexion, for a TH amputee
utilizing a triple control body powered prosthesis who lacks glenohumeral flexion strength
and biscapular abduction strength but can operate an elbow lock:
Answer
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Have the forearm lift tab located posterior/ proximal
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Have forearm lift tab moved proximal
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Change triple control to dual control, switch split housing to single housing, utilize
ballistic motion for forearm lift
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Move NW ring laterally towards the prosthetic side
Question 21
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Why is choosing a SACH foot with a firm heel durometer not advised for TT patients with
poor prosthetic side knee stability:
Answer
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It will increase knee stability
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It will decrease knee stability
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It will increase shock absorption at heel strike
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It will not provide enough keel resistance
Question 22
Question
You are doing a gait assessment with your patient that has a below knee prosthesis. You
notice that there is lateral trunk bending at mid stance to the prosthetic side. Choose the
choice that would NOT be a potential cause of this gait deviation:
Answer
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Prosthesis too short
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Residual limb pain
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Prosthesis too long
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Weak quadriceps
Question 23
Question
A TF patient is seen in your clinic. It is noted that as he ambulates with a circumducted
gait. Select ALL possible causes:
Answer
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Prosthesis height is longer than his sound side ischial tuberosity to floor
measurement
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Prosthetic suspension is not adequate
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The user does not have adequate hip flexor strength
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Prosthetic foot is plantar flexed excessively
Question 24
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A TF patient is seen in your clinic. In stance, the prosthetic foot "smears" externally as she
simultaneously abducts her prosthesis whereby advancing forward in the sagittal plane. She
complains of low back pain as well. What is a prosthetic cause:
Answer
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Prosthetic keel too short
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Prosthetic knee has too little resistance to flexion
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Not enough flexion is built into the socket
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Prosthetic socket is excessively flexed
Question 25
Question
A patient with an above knee amputation has a prosthesis. During gait analysis you find
that she has knee instability while standing and you see knee buckling with any weight shift.
You suspect the cause of the instability is:
Question 26
Question
TT prosthetic sockets that are excessively extended cause excessive pressure in what areas:
Answer
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anterior/proximal
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anterior/distal
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posterior/distal
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posterior/proximal
Question 27
Question
T/F, Outsetting the prosthetic foot on a TT prosthesis increases socket pressure
medial/distal and lateral/proximal:
Question 28
Question
A forequarter amputation removes what structures:
Question 29
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A TT patient is seen in clinic. Upon examining gait you notice a mild extension moment at
the knee in stance phase. What could be the cause? Note: alignment is proper:
Answer
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Prosthetic keel too short
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Prosthetic heel is too firm
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Prosthetic Keel is too soft
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Prosthetic heel is too soft
Question 30
Question
When choosing if a prosthetic patient is a gel liner candidate, which of the following
option(s) would assist you in this decision:
Answer
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General hygiene
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Hand dexterity
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K-level
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allergies
Question 31
Question
In a transmetatarsal amputation you would expect to see what gait deviation:
Question 32
Question
Dorsiflexing the prosthetic foot is synonymous with __________________:
Answer
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Flexing the prosthetic socket
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Extending the prosthetic socket
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Switching to a shoe with a lower heel height
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Switching to a shoe with a wider heel
Question 33
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Why is it necessary to utilize a Berkeley alignable componentry prior to final fabrication of
an exoskeletal prosthesis:
Answer
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This will allow alignment changes in the final prosthesis
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This will allow you to align the prosthesis properly as exoskeletal prostheses cannot
be re-aligned
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This will make the prosthesis more cosmetic
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None of the above
Question 34
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What muscle group would you expect to be the weakest in an above knee amputee:
Answer
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Hip flexors
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Hip abductors
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Hip extensors
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Hip adductors
Question 35
Question
When flexing an AK socket to accommodate a flexion contracture what concurrent
alignment adjustment should also be made:
Answer
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Dorsiflex the prosthetic foot
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Plantarflex the prosthetic foot
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Move the prosthetic knee anterior
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Move the prosthetic knee posterior
Question 36
Question
An AK patient is seen in clinic. When ambulating the patient complains of knee
instability. What alignment change could possibly assist in regaining knee stability:
Answer
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Flex the prosthetic socket
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Move the prosthetic knee anterior relative to the socket
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Move the prosthetic knee posterior relative to the socket
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move the prosthetic foot posterior relative to the prosthetic knee and socket
Question 37
Question
With a knee disarticulation amputee what is a cosmetic concern:
Question 38
Question
An AK patient is seen in clinic. When ambulating the patient complains of knee
instability. What alignment change could possibly assist in regaining knee stability:
Answer
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Extend the prosthetic socket
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Move the prosthetic knee anterior relative to the socket
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Shorten the overall height of prosthesis
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Move prosthetic socket posterior in relation to the prosthetic knee
Question 39
Question
When making an angular change utilizing endoskeletal componentry it is necessary to:
Answer
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Loosen the bolt opposite the direction of desired angulation and tighten the
opposing bolt on the side of desired angulation
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Loosen the bolt on the side of desired angulation and tighten the opposing bolt
opposite the side of desired angulation
Question 40
Question
Choose all that apply to the benefit of a knee disarticulation over an above knee
amputation with prosthetic fit:
Answer
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Socket rotational control
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Natural weight bearing surface
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Muscular balance equalized with abductors and adductors
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Larger surface area for prosthetic socket
Question 41
Question
When removing endoskeletal prosthetic componentry for adjustment, how do you save
your original alignment:
Answer
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Completely back out two opposing bolts
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Completely back out three adjacent bolts
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Completely back out two adjacent bolts
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Completely back out all bolts
Question 42
Question
In general polycentric prosthetic knees are considered inherently stable. Why is this:
Answer
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Polycentric knees have multiple linkages which increases resistance to flexion
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Polycentric knees have a theoretical knee center which is located posterior and
superior
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Polycentric knees are difficult to bend manually and under body weight the
resistance increases making them even more difficult to bend
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Polycentric knees utilize fluid friction which resist fast motions such as knee
buckling
Question 43
Question
Which of the following is not part of the Scarpa's triangle:
Answer
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Rectus femoris
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Inguinal ligament
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Sartorius
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Adductor longus
Question 44
Question
Choose all answers that are considered benefits of polycentric knees:
Answer
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They relatively shorten in swing phase of AK prosthetic gait
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They provide increased cosmesis when sitting
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They are inherently stable
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They have less moving parts when compared to other prosthetic knee designs
Question 45
Question
T/F, In a TT amputation when trying to increase the energy return of a dynamic response
foot it may be necessary to increase plantarflexion:
Question 46
Question
The gait cycle is composed of what:
Answer
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Heel strike on one side followed by heel strike by that same foot
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Heel strike to push off
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Heel strike on one side followed with heel strike on the other side
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Push off on one side followed by push off on the opposite side
Question 47
Question
A TH patient is seen in clinic. The patient is utilizing a body powered prosthesis with a
Hosmer mechanical elbow and complains that he can operate it throughout its full range of
motion but it requires too much effort. What could you do to remedy this:
Answer
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Dial the Automatic forearm balance mechanism located proximal posterior on the
forearm shell
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Install a spring lift assist
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Lengthen the forearm section 10mm
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Switch the terminal device from a 5XA hook to a #7 hook
Question 48
Question
What is a simple option for pre positioning the prosthetic elbow in flexion, for a TH
amputee utilizing a body powered prosthesis who lacks glenohumeral flexion strength and
biscapular abduction strength but can operate an elbow lock:
Answer
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Have the forearm lift tab located proximal and anterior
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Have forearm lift tab moved proximal and anterior
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Move the proximal base plate and retainer on humeral section anterior
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Move proximal base plate and retainer on humeral section posterior
Question 49
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During many amputations the surgeon will perform a myoplasty
What does this consist of:
Answer
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Surgical attachment of muscle to muscle
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Surgical attachment of the muscle to the bone
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Bone bridge between two bones, artificial joint ossification
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Surgical replacement of a joint due to osteoarthritis
Question 50
Question
T/F, When fabricating a TR figure of eight harness it is necessary to incorporate elastic
materials in the control strap:
Question 51
Question
T/F, When fabricating a TR figure of eight harness the inverted Y-strap should be located
in the delto-pectoral groove:
Question 52
Question
What muscle is responsible for scapular elevation:
Answer
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Trapezius muscle
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Deltoid
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Pecotralis major
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Rotator cuff
Question 53
Question
A TF client is seen in clinic, upon doffing the suction socket you notice a red, wart like
formation, and cracked skin distally. Choose the name of this condition AND its cause:
Question 54
Question
A TH patient is seen in clinic. The patient is utilizing a body powered prosthesis and is
wondering which terminal device would be best suited for holding a broom handle:
Question 55
Question
With a hip disarticulation prosthesis, what is used for suspension:
Question 56
Question
When fitting a figure of 8 harness with a NW ring on a TR patient, why is it advantageous
to locate the NW slightly toward the sound side and at the level of C7:
Answer
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It will increase the comfort of the user
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It will position the control cable optimally
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It will position the inverted Y-strap in the delto-pectoral groove
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None of the above
Question 57
Question
When recommending an ischial containment TF socket what are some of the
biomechanical goals that accompany this design:
Answer
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The ischial seat provides a weight bearing surface
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By containing the ischium we can decrease distal lateral discomfort in weight
bearing
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By containing the ischium we can decrease proximal medial irritation
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By containing the ischium we can decrease proximal anterior irritation
Question 58
Question
With the upper extremity, supination and pronation occur at what joint:
Answer
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Distal radioulnar
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Radiocarpal
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Proximal radioulnar
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A and C
Question 59
Question
A TF patient is seen in clinic. Upon socket fit evaluation the ischial-tuberosity is not
located on the seat but further down in the socket. What adjustment could you attempt to
remedy this:
Answer
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Add a prosthetic sock
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Drop the ischial seat 1cm distally
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Add pad adjacent to scarpas triangle
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Add a proximal posterior pad inferior to the ischial seat
Question 60
Question
Standard bench alignment for a TT prosthesis with a SACH foot in the coronal plane is:
Answer
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0-12mm outset
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0-12mm posterior
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0-12mm anterior
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0-12mm inset
Question 61
Question
With a below elbow amputation all of these muscles would be transected except:
Answer
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Flexor carpi radialis
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Supraspinatus
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Brachioradialis
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Pronator quadratus
Question 62
Question
A TT patient is seen in clinic. The patient has been utilizing a TT prosthesis successfully
for 10 years but the patient has a grade 1 osteochondral defect "OCD" to his medial femoral
condyle that is painful in weight bearing . What alignment change could you incorporate
assist in the clients discomfort:
Answer
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Outset the foot 3mm
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Inset the foot 3mm
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Dorsiflex the foot
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Plantarflex the foot
Question 63
Question
Many prosthetic knees require the toe to be loaded and un-weighted in order to transition
from stance features to swing features. Why would recommending two knees that function in
this way to a bilateral TF amputee be contraindicated:
Answer
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The patient would have difficulty moving from sit to stand only
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The patient would have difficulty during double support instances in prosthetic gait
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The patient would be unable to sit
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The patient would have shortened step length
Question 64
Question
Which muscle is the primary forearm supinator:
Answer
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Biceps brachii
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Brachioradialis
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Brachialis
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Coracobrachialis
Question 65
Question
In reference to TT prosthetics excessive adduction of the prosthetic pylon would cause
what at midstance in gait:
Answer
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Genu varum
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Genu valgum
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Genu flexion
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Genu extension
Question 66
Question
One of the characteristics of the TT total surface bearing socket is:
Answer
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One of the characteristics of the TT total surface bearing socket is:
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Emphasizing pressure equalization across all residual limb surfaces
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Emphasizing pressure distribution on the tibia fibula interosseus membrane to
prevent residual limb scissoring
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Emphasizing pressure adjacent to the bony anatomy
Question 67
Question
With a knee disarticulation what adductor muscle is transected:
Answer
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Adductor magnus
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Adductor longus
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Gracilis
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Adductor brevis
Question 68
Question
When evaluating a new trans-metatarsal amputee, what deformity of the foot and ankle
complex is typical without tendon transfers:
Answer
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Pes plano valgus
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Forefoot adductus
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Equino varus
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Club Foot
Question 69
Question
The most accurate description of a hydraulic single axis knee is:
Answer
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A prosthetic knee that utilizes pneumatic friction resistance to modify TF prosthetic
swing
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A prosthetic knee that utilizes mechanical friction resistance to modify TF prosthetic
swing
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A prosthetic knee that utilizes variable Elastoplast resistance to modify TF prosthetic
swing
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A prosthetic knee that utilizes fluid resistance to modify TF prosthetic swing
Question 70
Question
All of the following muscles make up the pes anserinus except:
Answer
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Sartorius
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Gracilis
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Semitendinosus
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Semimembranosus
Question 71
Question
When evaluating fluid TF prosthetic knees, which type of resistance is most adversely
effected by cold environmental temperature changes:
Answer
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Hydraulic
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Pneumatic
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Mechanical
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Constant friction
Question 72
Question
In TF prosthetic alignment the relationship between the posterior socket shelf and the
lateral wall is referred to as:
Question 73
Question
In determining the correct length of the prosthesis what bony landmark is NOT used:
Question 74
Question
A TT patient is seen in clinic. At heel strike the SACH prosthetic foot rotates externally.
What is one cause of this gait deviation:
Answer
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The prosthetic heel durometer is too firm
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The prosthetic heel durometer is too soft
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The prosthetic keel is too firm
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The prosthetic keel is too soft
Question 75
Question
A force of 2 lbs. is exerted on a 1.5 foot lever arm. What amount of force must be exerted
on a 2 foot lever arm to balance the system:
Answer
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3 lbs
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6 lbs
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1.5 lbs
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12 lbs
Question 76
Question
The biceps femoris causes what motion at the hip and knee respectively:
Answer
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Hip extension, knee extension
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Hip extension, knee flexion
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Hip flexion, knee extension
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Hip flexion, knee flexion
Question 77
Question
A TF client is seen in clinic, a medial whip is noted in prosthetic gait. What adjustment
would be appropriate to normalize swing phase alignment:
Answer
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Externally rotate the prosthetic knee
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Internally rotate the prosthetic knee
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Internally rotate the prosthetic foot
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Externally rotate the prosthetic foot
Question 78
Question
A TF client is seen in clinic, a lateral whip is noted in prosthetic gait. What adjustment
would be appropriate to normalize swing phase alignment:
Answer
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Externally rotate the prosthetic knee
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Internally rotate the prosthetic knee
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Internally rotate the prosthetic foot
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Externally rotate the prosthetic foot
Question 79
Question
During normal gait you see the pelvis drop during mid stance. What muscle weakness
could cause this:
Answer
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Piriformis
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Gluteus minimus
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Gluteus medius
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Iliopsoas
Question 80
Question
When a prosthetic foot inset is increased, socket pressures will become more apparent:
Answer
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Lateral/Distal & Medial/Proximal
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Lateral/Proximal & Medial/Distal
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Medial/Distal & Medial/Proximal
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Lateral/Distal & Lateral/Proximal
Question 81
Question
What is the maximum amount of knee flexion contracture that could be fit with a
traditional TT PTB socket:
Question 82
Question
Which muscle of the quadriceps femoris group will steady the hip joint and help iliopsoas
to flex the thigh:
Answer
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Rectus femoris
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Vastus lateralis
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Vastus medialis
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Vastus intermedius
Question 83
Question
When evaluating the mechanics of a prosthetic foot, it could be said that the resistance of
the prosthetic keel is acting like which muscular group and what type of muscular contraction:
Answer
-
Ankle dorsiflexors & Eccentric contraction
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Ankle dorsiflexors & Concentric contraction
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Ankle plantarflexors & Concentric contraction
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Ankle plantarflexors & Eccentric contraction
Question 84
Question
When aligning the prosthetic socket posterior in relation to the prosthetic foot, forces
present in the socket will increase where:
Answer
-
Anterior/Proximal & Posterior/distal
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Proximal/Medial & Distal/Lateral
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Posterior/Proximal & Anterior/Distal
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Proximal/Lateral & Distal/Medial
Question 85
Question
T/F: When fabricating a below the knee prosthesis for a 4 year old patient it may be
necessary to make a socket that includes multiple removable volume layers “onion skin
lamination”:
Question 86
Question
A TT patient is seen in clinic. When evaluating gait you notice a Trendelenburg sign on
the prosthetic side during midstance. What muscle group would you expect to show low MMT
scores on the prosthetic side:
Answer
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Gluteus Maximus
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Adductor Magnus
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Vastus lateralis
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Gluteus Medius
Question 87
Question
For prosthetic patients utilizing a cane in rehabilitation, why is it recommended that the
cane be held in the hand opposite the side of involvement? Choose ALL correct answers:
Answer
-
To give tripod base for support
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To facilitate natural arm swing
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To facilitate normal prosthetic step length
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To encourage knee stability and confidence
Question 88
Question
All are bony landmarks that are easily palpable in the lower limb except:
Answer
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Lateral malleolus
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Tibial tuberosity
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Lesser trochanter
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Ischial tuberosity
Question 89
Question
A TF client is seen in clinic, if the patient is utilizing suction suspension you can best
differentiate the socket pressures as ________in stance phase and_________in swing
phase:
Answer
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Less, More
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Negative, Positive
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Dynamic, Static
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Positive, Negative
Question 90
Question
An elbow disarticulation patient is seen in clinic for a prosthesis replacement. What type
of articulation at the elbow would be indicated:
Question 91
Question
T/F:When fabricating a prosthetic socket in general it is necessary to have all “like” fibers
directly adjacent to aid in strength:
Question 92
Question
When deciding to add a cross back strap to a figure of eight harness. Which material
would be best to fabricate the cross back strap with:
Answer
-
Elastic strapping
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Inelastic strapping
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Leather strapping
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Cotton webbing
Question 93
Question
Why are flexible elbow hinges recommended for longer TR amputees:
Answer
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Allows better pre-positioning
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Durability
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Improved residual limb comfort
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Allows patient to maintain natural pronation/supination
Question 94
Question
Partial foot amputees often present with a lack of controlled third rocker late in stance.
What options can assist with this other than a partial foot insert with toe filler:
Question 95
Question
When recommending a prostheses for a bilateral TR patient what style of suspension
would you not recommend:
Answer
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Northwestern self suspending sockets
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Custom silicone suction suspension sockets
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Munster self suspending sockets
-
Pin lock suspension sockets
Question 96
Question
When fabricating a TH prosthesis it is important to add pre-flexion to the prosthetic
elbow, why is this:
Answer
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To ensure full ROM will be available in the prosthetic elbow
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To decrease force necessary to initiate elbow flexion
-
To maintain a natural hang angle
-
To decrease premature wear on the elbow lock notches
Question 97
Question
Transverse tarsal joints allow inversion and eversion of the foot. Choose the other joint(s)
that allow inversion and eversion:
Question 98
Question
With respect to TF quadrilateral socket measurements, which measurement would the
following calculations be used for? (Measure the ischial level circumference and divide it by
three, then subtract 6mm):
Question 99
Question
A TR patient needing the ability to vary grip force on small delicate objects would benefit
from which terminal device:
Answer
-
Voluntary closing prosthetic hook
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Voluntary closing prosthetic hand
-
Voluntary opening prosthetic hand
-
Voluntary opening prosthetic hook
Question 100
Question
Injury to the superior gluteal nerve will result in what gait deviation:
Answer
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Absent push off
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Absent heel strike
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Circumducted gait
-
Trendelenburg gait
Question 101
Question
A force of 9lbs is applied at the harness in a TR prosthesis, in order to maintain the
minimum acceptable efficiency of the cable/cable housing, how much force must be needed in
order to open the prosthetic hook:
Question 102
Question
When modifying a TF Quadrilateral plaster mold, if you are trying to increase the amount
of adduction on the mold what must you do to maintain a level posterior shelf:
Question 103
Question
The talus does not articulate with the:
Answer
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Cuboid
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Tibia
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Navicular
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Fibula
Question 104
Question
When fabricating TF socket with a hip joint, the hip joint should be located where in
relation to the greater trochanter:
Answer
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12mm inferior & 25.4mm posterior
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10mm inferior & 20mm anterior
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12mm superior & 25.4mm posterior
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12mm anterior & 25.4mm superior
Question 105
Question
In TF applications, when inadequate socket flexion is incorporated into the prosthesis
what will the patient be unable to do without a gait deviation:
Answer
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Stand with decreased lumbar lordosis
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Sit with prosthetic knee and sound side knees level in the coronal plane
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Have symmetric step lengths
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Fully extend the prosthetic knee
Question 106
Question
The tibial nerve innervates muscles to the_____portion of the leg, while the deep fibular
nerve innervates muscles on the _____ portion of the leg:
Answer
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posterior, anterior
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anterior, posterior
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anterior, lateral
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posterior, lateral
Question 107
Question
A TT patient is seen in clinic. The patient has been utilizing a TT prosthesis without
problems for years. The patient has PVD and has been experiencing ischemic pain within his
prosthetic socket in what seems to be his gastroc muscles. What should be the most logical
plan of action:
Answer
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Decrease pressure on the medial tibial flare
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Decrease pressure posterior and adjacent to the popliteal artery
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Recommend the patient be seen by a vascular specialist
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Flex the prosthetic socket
Question 108
Question
T/F, With regards to initial post operative prostheses and rigid dressings, removing the
device is indicated if the patient is running a temperature because it is a hallmark sign of
infection:
Question 109
Question
You place a shrinker on a below knee amputee patient 3 weeks post op and notice that he
keeps a pillow under his knee. What joint(s) would you expect a contracture if this persists:
Answer
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Knee flexion contracture
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Knee flexion and hip flexion contracture
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Hip flexion and hip adductor contracture
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Knee extensor and hip flexor contracture
Question 110
Question
T/F, When performing plaster mold modifications for a lateral stabilization bar in a TT
PTB style socket, it is imperative that it does not extend too superior so as to avoid the
common peroneal nerve:
Question 111
Question
T/F, A pull sock is often used to donn a TF suction suspension to draw tissue into the
socket and to facilitate hydrostatic loading:
Question 112
Question
If the sciatic nerve is severed at the level of the ischial tuberosity, muscle function will
NOT be impaired at the:
Answer
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Knee joint
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Ankle joint
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Hip joint
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Subtalor joint
Question 113
Question
T/F, A silesian belt is used to increase coronal plane stability in TF prosthesis
applications:
Question 114
Question
At heel strike the knee joint is at ____while the ankle joint is at_____:
Answer
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At neutral/full extension, 90 degrees/neutral
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10 deg flexed, 5 deg plantarflexed
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Neutral, 10 degrees dorsiflexion
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Neutral, 5 degrees dorsiflexion
Question 115
Question
In normal gait, maximum knee flexion reaches approximately:
Answer
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30-35 degrees
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35-40 degrees
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45-50 degrees
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60-65 degrees
Question 116
Question
T/F: The duration of double support varies inversely with the speed of walking and in
running double support is absent:
Question 117
Question
The stance phase of gait makes up what percent of the gait cycle during ordinary walking
speeds:
Question 118
Question
Your patient has a transtibial amputation and was just fitted with a PTB socket. During
your session with the patient for initial fitting, you have him walk in the parallel bars. After
which you inspect the skin of the residual limb. You would not expect redness in what area(s):
Answer
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Distal residual limb
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Anterior tibia and tibial crest
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Fibular head and cut end of the fibula
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Tibial tuberosity and patellar bone
Question 119
Question
When external rotation of the prosthetic foot is needed the toe lever or keel of the foot is
relatively:
Answer
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Lengthened
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Shortened
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Softened
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Hardened
Question 120
Question
T/F: Unilateral BK amputees should be instructed to ascend stairs with the prostheses
leading first and to descend stairs with the sound limb leading first:
Question 121
Question
During swing phase of the gait cycle what muscles are active to achieve dorsiflexion:
Answer
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Anterior tibialis, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus
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Anterior tibialis, peronous brevis, extensor digitorum longus
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Anterior tibialis, gastroc soleus, extensor hallucis longus
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Anterior tibialis, extensor hallucis longus, tibialis posterior
Question 122
Question
The sciatic nerve innervates all these muscles except:
Answer
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Semitendinosis
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Biceps femoris
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Semimembranosis
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Gluteus medius
Question 123
Question
You are seeing a patient with diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease. What is the
common artery that you can palpate to assess blood flow:
Answer
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Dorsalis pedis
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Ulnar artery
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Femoral artery
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Radial artery
Question 124
Question
What is the primary function of brachioradialis:
Answer
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Elbow flexion
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Elbow flexion and forearm pronation
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Elbow flexion and wrist extension
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Elbow flexion and wrist flexion
Question 125
Question
You have a patient that presents for evaluation for an above knee prosthesis. You notice
he has a forward flexed posture. What positive muscle length test would you expect to see
associated with this posture:
Question 126
Question
Possible causes for knee instability at initial contact in the TF prosthesis include
Answer
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Heel cushion too firm
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Knee set too far anterior
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Insufficient socket flexion
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Patient has weak hip extensors
Question 127
Question
The primary indication for use of Silesian belt is rotational control of the prosthesis
Question 128
Question
How would you correct an abrupt knee flexion moment at loading response
Question 129
Question
If the prosthetic foot is positioned too far posterior in relation to the socket:
Answer
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An excessive knee flexion moment will occur at LR
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An insufficient knee extension moment will occur at late midstance
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An insufficient knee flexion moment will occur at LR
Question 130
Question
Which of the following are muscles of the anterior leg
Question 131
Question
What functions do muscles of the anterior leg provide?
Answer
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Inversion
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Eversion
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Dorsiflexion
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Plantarflexion
Question 132
Question
What functions do the muscles of the posterior leg provide?
Answer
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Plantarflexion
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Knee flexion
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Dorsiflexion
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Eversion
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Inversion
Question 133
Question
The iliofemoral ligament limits excessive flexion of the hip joint
Question 134
Question
Which nerve innervates the muscles of the lateral leg
Answer
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Deep Peroneal
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Superficial Peroneal
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Tibial
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Plantar
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Sural
Question 135
Question
Which of the following are adductors
Answer
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Pectineus
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Sartorius
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Gracilis
Question 136
Question
Which nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior leg
Answer
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Superficial peroneal
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Deep peroneal
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Plantar
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Sural
Question 137
Question
The function of the ACL is to prevent the posterior motion of the tibia with respect to the femur
Question 138
Question
The semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris are innervated by what nerve and supplied by what artery?
Answer
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Femoral
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Sciatic
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Obturator
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Profunda Femoris
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Femoral artery
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Obturator artery
Question 139
Question
What nerve innervates the muscles of the posterior leg?
Answer
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Femoral
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Tibial
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Sciatic
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Deep Peroneal
Question 140
Question
The muscles of the lateral leg provide what function?
Answer
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Eversion
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Inversion
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Supination
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Plantarflexion
Question 141
Question
The femoral nerve innervates which of the following:
Answer
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Vastus intermedius
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Rectus femoris
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Vastus lateralis
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Gracilis
Question 142
Question
What muscles make up the quadriceps group?
Answer
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Vastus Lateralis
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Vastus Intermedius
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Vastus Medialis
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Biceps Femoris
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Rectus Femoris
Question 143
Question
The obturator nerve innervates which of the following:
Answer
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Hip Extensors
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Adductors
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Abductors
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Hip Flexors
Question 144
Question
Which of the following are muscles of the posterior leg?
Answer
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Tibialis posterior
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Popliteus
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Soleus
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Gastrocnemius
Question 145
Question
Muscles of the lateral leg include:
Question 146
Question
Which nerve supplies the extensor digitorum longus and brevis?
Answer
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Tibial nerve
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Plantar Nerve
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Superficial Peroneal
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Deep Peroneal
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Sciatic
Question 147
Question
What is the primary action and innervation of the Gracilis?
Answer
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Hip abduction
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Hip flexion
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Hip Adduction
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Hip external rotation
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Femoral nerve
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Obturator nerve
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Sciatic Nerve
Question 148
Question
At midstance ground reaction line is as follows:
Answer
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Anterior ankle
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Posterior ankle
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Anterior knee
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Posterior knee
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Anterior hip
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Posterior hip
Question 149
Question
Muscle activity at initial contact
Answer
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Hip Flexors
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Hip Extensors
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Knee Flexors
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Knee Extensors
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Dorsiflexors
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Plantarflexors
Question 150
Question
The knee is slightly flexed at initial contact.
Question 151
Question
Which of the following is a tarsal-metatarsal disarticulation?
Answer
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Transmetatarsal
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Chopart
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Boyd
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Lisfranc
Question 152
Question
If the prosthetic foot is too far inset in relation to the socket, the weight line will pass too far medial to the foot resulting in an excessive genu varum moment at midstance.
Question 153
Question
Excessive socket adduction results in:
Question 154
Question
Inital coronal bench alignment for PTB socket has the foot outset 1/2" relative to socket midline at MTP.
Question 155
Question
At mid-stance, a properly aligned prosthesis will increase pressures at proximal __________ socket with corresponding load on the distal ________.
Answer
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lateral/medial
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Medial/lateral
Question 156
Question
When prosthetic foot is aligned too far posterior in relation to the socket:
Answer
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Excessive knee flexion moment at LR
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Insufficient knee extension moment at late midstance
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Insufficient knee flexion moment at LR
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Excessive knee extension moment at late midstance
Question 157
Question
Causes for a fully extended knee at initial contact include
Question 158
Question
Which of the following muscles originate on the fibular head?
Question 159
Question
The proximal trimlines for a PTBSCSP socket should terminate 65 mm proximal to MTP level.
Question 160
Question
Which muscles are transected in a partial foot amputation that normally counteract the tendency to drift into equinovarus position?
Question 161
Question
What are possible causes of medial brim pressure in the quad socket?
Answer
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Excessive sock ply
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Insufficient sock ply
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Medial wall too high
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Corner too snug
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A/P too tight
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A/P too loose
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M/L too tight
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M/L too loose
Question 162
Question
Which of the following may lead to a circumducted gait?
Question 163
Question
Which muscles retain their full power in a supracondylar amputation?
Answer
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Adductor Magnus
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Adductor Brevis
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Adductor Longus
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Gracilis
Question 164
Question
The dynamic keel of an energy storing foot substitutes in part for the:
Answer
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Biceps femoris
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Extensor Hallicus brevis
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Gastrocnemius
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Tibialis Anterior
Question 165
Question
You notice the ischial tuberosity is positioned medial and anterior of desired location in the socket. Possible reasons may be:
Answer
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ML too loose
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ML too tight
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AP too large
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AP too small
Question 166
Question
Pain in the Scarpa's Triangle may be due to compresison of which nerve:
Answer
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Obturator
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Femoral
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Sciatic
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Common Peroneal