In this article, we will solve 10 MCQs on Biomechanics (Part-VIII). So, let’s get started.
Questions and Answers (Correct answer in bold)
1. Normal stride length is about:
- (a) 35-41 cms
- (b) 41-47 cms
- (c) 15-20 cms
- (d) 70-82 cms
2. A physical therapist instructs a woman with left unilateral lower extremity weakness to descend stairs. The most appropriate position for the therapists to guard the patient is:
- (a) In front of the patient towards left side
- (b) In front of the patient towards right side
- (c) Behind the patient towards the left side
- (d) Behind the patient towards the right side
3. Most common dislocation of hip is:
- (a) Posterior
- (b) Anterior
- (c) Central
- (d) None
4. Spontaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon in an 18-year-old male is most likely to be due to excess:
- (a) Tendon strength
- (b) Bone strength
- (c) Muscle strength
- (d) Musculotendinous junction strength
5. The tension resistance of normal fascia per square inch, such as the fascia lata, has been determined to be:
- (a) 550 pounds
- (b) 1000 pounds
- (c) 2000 pounds
- (d) 5000 pounds
- (e) 7000 pounds
6. Maximal shortening of lower limb is with:
- (a) Posterior dislocation
- (b) Central dislocation
- (c) Fracture neck of femur
- (d) Trochanteric fracture
7. Which of the following is correct in medial meniscus tear?
- (a) Rotation of femur on tibia
- (b) Meniscus do not heal
- (c) Locking and Unlocking episodes
- (d) Meniscus should be excised
- (e) All of the above are correct
8. Most common recurrent dislocation is seen with:
- (a) Shoulder
- (b) Patella
- (c) Elbow
- (d) Hip
9. Most common ligament injured in ankle sprain:
- (a) Anterior talofibular
- (b) Posterior talofibular
- (c) Deltoid
- (d) Spring ligament
10. Medial meniscus is more prone to injury, because:
- (a) It is semilunar in shape
- (b) Medial portion is thicker
- (c) Medial collateral ligament is attached to it
- (d) Avascular
(Note: Correct answer in bold)