CH5.3-1 Directional Motions

Mrs. Young

Time to take some notes and answer questions! Enjoy your virtual Lesson :)

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the origin and insertion of the brachialis muscle?

• The origin of the brachialis muscle is on the ulna, and its insertion is on the humerus.

• The origin of the brachialis muscle is on the humerus, and its insertion is on the ulna.

• The origin and insertion of the brachialis muscle are both located on the humerus.

• The origin of the brachialis muscle is on the ulna, and its insertion is on the radius.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about muscle function and planes of movement is correct?

• Muscles can push and pull when stimulated to develop tension.

• The sagittal plane involves rotational movements.

• The frontal plane involves sideways movements.

• The transverse plane involves forward and backward motions.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the movement of body segments during flexion?

• Body surfaces move away from each other.

• Body surfaces move closer together.

• Body segments return to the anatomical position.

• Movement occurs beyond the anatomical position.

Multiple Choice

What is the movement that brings the top of the foot toward the lower leg called?

• Dorsiflexion

• Plantar Flexion

• Flexion

• Extension

Multiple Choice

Which movement refers to the body segment moving away from the body's midline?

• Adduction

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Extension

Multiple Choice

What is the term used for the movement of the hand toward the thumb?

• Ulnar Deviation

• Radial Deviation

• Lateral Flexion

• Flexion

Multiple Choice

Which movement is described as returning to anatomical position from lateral flexion?

• Lateral Extension

• Lateral Flexion

• Abduction

• Adduction

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the rotation of a limb directed inward or towards the body?

• Lateral Rotation

• Medial Rotation

• Pronation

• Supination

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the movement where the forearm rotates with the palm facing down?

• Supination

• Pronation

• Lateral Rotation

• Medial Rotation

Multiple Choice

What is the movement called when the fingers are brought to touch the thumb?

• Circumduction

• Pronation

• Opposition

• Supination