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  Scenario:A student was lifting a heavy box and felt pain in the front of the upper arm. During examination, it was found that the muscle responsible for flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint was strained.  Question : Which appendicular muscle was most likely injured?

What is the relationship of a SICK scapula and GIRD? (Bonus Question)

In a gluteus medius gait pattern (compensated) due to a weak gluteus medius, the compensatory mechanism creates __________ initially?

What portion of the glenohumeral joint capsule would likely limit horizontal adduction?

Which phase of the gait cycle may the patient report an increase in right sided erector spinae muscular pain?

As a patient moves into stance phase on the right, displacement of the center of mass moves to the left?

What phase of the gait cycle does the rectus femoris initiate activation?  What two actions does it do in this phase of gait? 

What resting positions of the scapula will present with increased “winging” of the scapulothoracic joint on the medial border and inferior angle of the scapula?

According to Fitt’s Law the time to reach for an object (or point to an object) is a function of what two factors

The patient demonstrates spastic hamstrings (not allowing full knee extension in swing). Which of the following would the PT likely observe?