Quiz for:
Lecture on Muscle Insufficiency

Question 1

Why does wrist flexion help in opening the hand for someone with C6 damage?

Question 2

What mechanism does passive muscle insufficiency employ to prevent muscle damage?

Question 3

Which muscles should be strengthened to correct poor posture?

Question 4

What is active muscle insufficiency?

Question 5

What is the primary functional benefit of utilizing passive insufficiency in clinical settings?

Question 6

How can passive insufficiency be utilized in patients with a spinal injury at C6?

Question 7

In the context of passive muscle insufficiency, why do the hamstrings display difficulty in bending to touch toes with extended knees?

Question 8

What is the meaning of teno desis?

Question 9

What are the potential corrective measures for poor posture related to muscle imbalances?

Question 10

What happens to finger extensors during passive insufficiency?

Question 11

What muscle imbalances can be caused by poor posture?

Question 12

Why are hamstrings a common example of active muscle insufficiency?

Question 13

What is passive muscle insufficiency?

Question 14

Which muscles need to be stretched to improve posture?

Question 15

What causes active muscle insufficiency?