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During the therapy session, your patient is performing hamstring curls in prone using a 2 lb ankle weight. When the patient lowers the leg to the starting position, the hamstring muscle is contracting __________.

Shoulder abduction/adduction occur in what plane and around what axis?

The center of gravity (COG) and the line of gravity (LOG) must remain outside the base of support (BOS) for an object to remain stable.

Cell bodies that are located in the cerebral cortex, brainstem, cerebellum; and clinically demonstrate spasticity when a lesion occurs is termed. 

Explain the concept of the convex/ concave rule and provide one example of a specific joint in the body. 

A movable pulley system utilizes one half of the force that is needed to move the weight (resistance), therefore has mechanical advantage for force. 

What type of bone develops within a tendon to protect it from extra wear and can provide mechanical advantage?

What type of bone is the scapula?

From the following list, select which type of joint is uniaxial?

Your patient is in the early stage of recovery from a total hip replacement (THR).  Due to the patient’s total hip precautions, you have the patient perform hip strengthening exercises without changing the length of the muscle.  The patient is performing __________ exercises.