Human Anatomy and Physiology : Identifying Tendons and Ligaments
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Example Question #11 : Identifying Tendons And Ligaments
Which of the following ligaments is not a part of the deltoid ligament of the ankle?
Posterior tibiotalar
Tibiocalcaneal
Anterior tibiotalar
Calcaneofibular
Tibionavicular
Calcaneofibular
The calcaneofibular ligament is located on the lateral side of the ankle instead of the medial side where the deltoid ligament is located. All other ligaments are part of the deltoid ligament of the ankle.
Example Question #12 : Identifying Tendons And Ligaments
Which of the following is the primary purpose of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)?
To prevent medial displacement of the tibia
To resist hyperflexion
To prevent lateral displacement of the tibia
To resist hyperextension
To bind the anterior ends of the lateral and medial menisci
To resist hyperflexion
The posterior cruciate ligament is responsible for resisting hyperflexion of the knee joint. The anterior cruciate ligament is responsible for resisting hypertension of the knee joint. The transverse ligament is responsible for binding the anterior ends of the lateral and medial menisci.
Example Question #13 : Identifying Tendons And Ligaments
Which ligament connects the laminae of the vertebral column and has a yellowish color due to the presence of elastin?
Anterior longitudinal ligament
None of these
Nuchal ligament
Posterior longitudinal ligament
Ligamentum flavum
Ligamentum flavum
All the other answer choices are also ligaments of the spinal cord. The anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments run along the bodies of the vertebra rather than the laminae, and the nuchal ligament is a thin flap that connects from the cervical spine to the occipital bone. It helps prevent too much forward flexion of the head.
Example Question #14 : Identifying Tendons And Ligaments
Which of the following ligaments does not resist ankle inversion?
Calcaneofibular ligament
Deltoid ligament
Anterior talofibular ligament
Cervical ligament
Deltoid ligament
The medial ankle ligaments primarily resist eversion. Accordingly, the deltoid ligament resists eversion, not inversion. Although the cervical ligament does resist ankle movements in multiple directions, it primarily resists inversion. The anterior talofibular ligament and the calcaneoufibular ligament both resist inversion when the ankle ins plantarflexed and dorsiflexed, respectively.
Example Question #15 : Identifying Tendons And Ligaments
Which ligament, when sprained, is associated with a separated shoulder?
Sternoclavicular ligament (SC)
Deltoid ligament
Acromioclavicular ligament (AC)
Coracoclavicular ligament
Joint capsule
Acromioclavicular ligament (AC)
The AC ligament is affected when a sprain occurs causing a "separated shoulder." This ligament connects the acromion to the clavicle.
Example Question #16 : Identifying Tendons And Ligaments
In which joint would you find the ligament of Wrisberg?
Ankle (talocrural joint)
Shoulder (glenohumeral joint)
Hip (coxafemoral joint)
Knee (tibiofemoral joint)
Knee (tibiofemoral joint)
The ligament of Wrisberg is better known as the posterior meniscofemoral ligament. As the name suggests, it is found in the knee. It extends from the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus to the medial femoral condyle. Although its function is still being researched, current understanding suggests that the ligament stabilizes the meniscus to optimize contact between it and the femur.
Example Question #17 : Identifying Tendons And Ligaments
During muscle contraction, which component(s) of the sarcomere shorten(s)?
The I-band only
The A-band and H-zone
The H-zone only
The H-zone and I-band
The A-band only
The H-zone only
Muscle contraction results in both the H-zone and I-bands shortening, but the A-band remains the same length (A band is Always the same). The Z-line is a static structure and doesn't change size.
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