PHYSIOTHERAPHY
PHYSIOTHERAPHY SYLLABUS
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PAPER-I
A) PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE
1. Development of Physiotherapy Profession 2. Ethical issues in practice of physiotherapy- 3. Rules and regulations governing physiotherapy practice- 4. Documentation of rehabilitation assessment and management using International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) 5. Standardized tests and scales used in various types of cases for assessment and interpretation in Physiotherapy practice. 6. Hospital as an organization - Functions and types of hospitals 7. Roles of Physical therapist, Physical therapy Director, Physiotherapy Supervisor, Physiotherapy assistant, Physiotherapy aide, Home health aide, Volunteer. 8. Rules of Professional Conduct. 9. Legal responsibility 10. Code of ethics 11. Functions of Physiotherapy associations 12. Role of the International Health Agencies 13. Standards of practice for physiotherapists 14. Liability and obligations in the case of medical legal action 15. Law of disability & discrimination 16. Confidentially of the Patient’s status 17. Consumer protection law, health law, MCI, DCP
B) Manual Medicine & Applied Physiotherapy 1. Physiological and accessory movements, Biophysics of contractile and non-contractile tissues, Response to mechanical loading. 2. Principles of Articular Neurophysiology and its Clinical Applications. 3. History of Manual Therapy. Overview of various Manual Therapy approaches for all the skeletal joints. 4. Clinical reasoning and differential clinical diagnosis based on various approaches such as Maitland, Kaltenborne, Cyriax, Mulligan, Meckenzie etc. 5. Principles of different soft tissue mobilizations like Myofascial Techniques, Neural Tissue Mobilization, Muscle Energy Technique etc. 6. Practical application of various Manual Therapy modes given in no. 4 & 5 above. 7. Therapeutic Exercise as an adjunct to manual therapy.
C) RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS SECTION I RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 1. Research in Physiotherapy 2. Research Fundamentals 3. Writing a Research Proposal, Critiquing a research article 4. Research Design 5. Research Ethics
SECTION II
BIOSTATISTICS
1. Biostatistics 2. Data Collection methods 3. Measures of central value 4. Measures of Dispersion 5. Normal Distribution Curve 6. Correlation analysis 7. Regression analysis 8. Sampling 9. Probability 10. Hypothesis Testing 11. Level of significance 12. Parametric & non parametric test
PAPER II
A) CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS & BIOENGINEERING 1. Kinematics 2. Kinetics 3. Mechanical energy, work and power 4. Muscle Mechanics 5. Ligament & Tendon mechanics 6. Joint mechanics & Pathomechanics 7. Gait 8. Biomechanics of Thoracic cage, Biomechanics of Respiration & Circulation.
BIOENGINEERING: 1. Analysis of functional hazards related to Environment / Industry and Clinical reasoning for the appropriate Ergonomic advice. 2. Applied mechanics in the application of Prostheses, Orthoses & Mobility aids. 3. Requirement and Prescription criteria in Orthotic, Prosthetic application 4. Check out procedures in Prosthesis & Orthoses
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1. Sources of Energy, Energy Transfer and Energy Expenditure at rest and various physical activities. 2. Physiology of Movement 3. Responses and Adaptations of various systems to Exercise and training. 4. Environmental influence on Performance. 5. Special aids to performance and conditioning. 6. Body consumption, nutrition and caloric balance. 7. Considerations of age and sex in exercise and training. 8. Exercise prescription for health and fitness with special emphasis to cardiovascular disease, Obesity and Diabetes. 9. Fatigue assessment and scientific organization of work-rest regimes to control fatigue.
ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY 1. Electrophysiological assessment devices. 2. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation. 3. Anatomy and physiology of peripheral nerve, muscle and neuromuscular junction. 4. Electrical properties of muscle and nerve. 5. Muscles plasticity in response to electrical stimulation. 6. Electrical stimulation and its effects on various systems. 7. Clinical Electro physiological testing.
PHYSICAL & FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSIS 1. Movement dysfunction. 2. Principles of pathological investigations and imaging 3. Developmental screening, motor learning 4. Anthropometric measurements. 5. Physical fitness assessment 6. Evaluation Methods used in Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Cardiopulmonary disorders. 7. EMG and Biofeedback. 8. Biophysical measurements 9. Evaluation of aging. 11. Exercise ECG testing and monitoring. 12. Pulmonary function tests and Spirometry. 13. Physical disability evaluation and disability diagnosis. 14. Gait analysis and diagnosis.
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY – 1. Educational Philosophy 2. Concept of Teaching and Learning 3. Curriculum 4. Method and techniques of teaching 5. Planning for teaching 6. Teaching aids 7. Measurement and Evaluation, Nature of educational measurement 8. Guidance and counseling 9. Awareness Programme
ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPEUTICS 1. Pain 2. Maternal and child care in general physiotherapy. 3. Theories of motor control and motor learning. 4. Theories of aging. 5. Cardiopulmonary medications and their effect on activity performance. 6. Exercise planning and prescription. 7. Use of Exercise therapy techniques and application on various types of cases. 8. Application of electrotherapy techniques on patients, monitoring of dosages and winding up procedure. 9. Ergonomic aspects of exercise on oxygen, energy consumption MET value of various exercises and activity. 10. Effect of aerobic, anaerobic as well as Isometric and Isokinetic exercises on cardiac function. 11. Physiotherapy in psychiatric conditions. 12. Massage, Mobilization and Manipulation 13. Manual therapy – different schools of thought 14. Principles of Neurological approaches. 15. Facilitation and inhibition techniques. 16. General Guidelines to be followed in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Burns Rehabilitation and Cancer Rehabilitation Protocol. 17. CPR, monitoring systems and defibrillators and artificial respirators. 18. Physiotherapy in common conditions of skin. 19. Physiotherapy following Plastic Surgery. 20. Physiotherapy Following Obstetric and Gynecological Disorders. 21. Concept of Yogic Practices
PAPER-I
A) PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE
1. Development of Physiotherapy Profession 2. Ethical issues in practice of physiotherapy- 3. Rules and regulations governing physiotherapy practice- 4. Documentation of rehabilitation assessment and management using International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) 5. Standardized tests and scales used in various types of cases for assessment and interpretation in Physiotherapy practice. 6. Hospital as an organization - Functions and types of hospitals 7. Roles of Physical therapist, Physical therapy Director, Physiotherapy Supervisor, Physiotherapy assistant, Physiotherapy aide, Home health aide, Volunteer. 8. Rules of Professional Conduct. 9. Legal responsibility 10. Code of ethics 11. Functions of Physiotherapy associations 12. Role of the International Health Agencies 13. Standards of practice for physiotherapists 14. Liability and obligations in the case of medical legal action 15. Law of disability & discrimination 16. Confidentially of the Patient’s status 17. Consumer protection law, health law, MCI, DCP
B) Manual Medicine & Applied Physiotherapy 1. Physiological and accessory movements, Biophysics of contractile and non-contractile tissues, Response to mechanical loading. 2. Principles of Articular Neurophysiology and its Clinical Applications. 3. History of Manual Therapy. Overview of various Manual Therapy approaches for all the skeletal joints. 4. Clinical reasoning and differential clinical diagnosis based on various approaches such as Maitland, Kaltenborne, Cyriax, Mulligan, Meckenzie etc. 5. Principles of different soft tissue mobilizations like Myofascial Techniques, Neural Tissue Mobilization, Muscle Energy Technique etc. 6. Practical application of various Manual Therapy modes given in no. 4 & 5 above. 7. Therapeutic Exercise as an adjunct to manual therapy.
C) RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS SECTION I RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 1. Research in Physiotherapy 2. Research Fundamentals 3. Writing a Research Proposal, Critiquing a research article 4. Research Design 5. Research Ethics
SECTION II
BIOSTATISTICS
1. Biostatistics 2. Data Collection methods 3. Measures of central value 4. Measures of Dispersion 5. Normal Distribution Curve 6. Correlation analysis 7. Regression analysis 8. Sampling 9. Probability 10. Hypothesis Testing 11. Level of significance 12. Parametric & non parametric test
PAPER II
A) CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS & BIOENGINEERING 1. Kinematics 2. Kinetics 3. Mechanical energy, work and power 4. Muscle Mechanics 5. Ligament & Tendon mechanics 6. Joint mechanics & Pathomechanics 7. Gait 8. Biomechanics of Thoracic cage, Biomechanics of Respiration & Circulation.
BIOENGINEERING: 1. Analysis of functional hazards related to Environment / Industry and Clinical reasoning for the appropriate Ergonomic advice. 2. Applied mechanics in the application of Prostheses, Orthoses & Mobility aids. 3. Requirement and Prescription criteria in Orthotic, Prosthetic application 4. Check out procedures in Prosthesis & Orthoses
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1. Sources of Energy, Energy Transfer and Energy Expenditure at rest and various physical activities. 2. Physiology of Movement 3. Responses and Adaptations of various systems to Exercise and training. 4. Environmental influence on Performance. 5. Special aids to performance and conditioning. 6. Body consumption, nutrition and caloric balance. 7. Considerations of age and sex in exercise and training. 8. Exercise prescription for health and fitness with special emphasis to cardiovascular disease, Obesity and Diabetes. 9. Fatigue assessment and scientific organization of work-rest regimes to control fatigue.
ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY 1. Electrophysiological assessment devices. 2. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation. 3. Anatomy and physiology of peripheral nerve, muscle and neuromuscular junction. 4. Electrical properties of muscle and nerve. 5. Muscles plasticity in response to electrical stimulation. 6. Electrical stimulation and its effects on various systems. 7. Clinical Electro physiological testing.
PHYSICAL & FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSIS 1. Movement dysfunction. 2. Principles of pathological investigations and imaging 3. Developmental screening, motor learning 4. Anthropometric measurements. 5. Physical fitness assessment 6. Evaluation Methods used in Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Cardiopulmonary disorders. 7. EMG and Biofeedback. 8. Biophysical measurements 9. Evaluation of aging. 11. Exercise ECG testing and monitoring. 12. Pulmonary function tests and Spirometry. 13. Physical disability evaluation and disability diagnosis. 14. Gait analysis and diagnosis.
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY – 1. Educational Philosophy 2. Concept of Teaching and Learning 3. Curriculum 4. Method and techniques of teaching 5. Planning for teaching 6. Teaching aids 7. Measurement and Evaluation, Nature of educational measurement 8. Guidance and counseling 9. Awareness Programme
ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPEUTICS 1. Pain 2. Maternal and child care in general physiotherapy. 3. Theories of motor control and motor learning. 4. Theories of aging. 5. Cardiopulmonary medications and their effect on activity performance. 6. Exercise planning and prescription. 7. Use of Exercise therapy techniques and application on various types of cases. 8. Application of electrotherapy techniques on patients, monitoring of dosages and winding up procedure. 9. Ergonomic aspects of exercise on oxygen, energy consumption MET value of various exercises and activity. 10. Effect of aerobic, anaerobic as well as Isometric and Isokinetic exercises on cardiac function. 11. Physiotherapy in psychiatric conditions. 12. Massage, Mobilization and Manipulation 13. Manual therapy – different schools of thought 14. Principles of Neurological approaches. 15. Facilitation and inhibition techniques. 16. General Guidelines to be followed in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Burns Rehabilitation and Cancer Rehabilitation Protocol. 17. CPR, monitoring systems and defibrillators and artificial respirators. 18. Physiotherapy in common conditions of skin. 19. Physiotherapy following Plastic Surgery. 20. Physiotherapy Following Obstetric and Gynecological Disorders. 21. Concept of Yogic Practices
PHYSIOTHERAPHY MCQs
1. Club foot is known as
A:-Congenital talipes equino varus
B:-Calcaneovalgus
C:-Pesplanovalgus
D:-Pescavus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
2. Tennis elbow is
A:-Medial Epicondylitis
B:-Olecranon bursitis
C:-Lateral epicondylitis
D:-Bicipital tendinitis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
3. Periarthritis shoulder is otherwise known as
A:-Rotatorcuff tendinitis
B:-Bicipital tendinitis
C:-Frozen shoulder
D:-Subacromial bursitis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
4. Foot drop is due to paralysis of
A:-Femoral nerve
B:-Tibial nerve
C:-Commonperoneal nerve
D:-Sural nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
5. Claw hand is due to paralysis of
A:-Radial nerve
B:-Axillary nerve
C:-Ulnar nerve
D:-Musculocutaneous nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
6. Patient can only complete the range of motion against gravity. Then the muscle power is
A:-Grade 0
B:-Grade 1
C:-Grade 2
D:-Grade 3
Correct Answer:- Option-D
7. Bell's palsy is due to paralysis of
A:-Optic nerve
B:-Oculomotor nerve
C:-Facial nerve
D:-Trigeminal nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
8. Child attains the milestone of sits with support normally by the age of
A:-3 months
B:-4 months
C:-5 months
D:-6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
9. Wrist drop is due to paralysis of
A:-Radial nerve
B:-Ulnar nerve
C:-Median nerve
D:-Axillary nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A
10. Type of cerebral palsy in which one side of the body is affected is
A:-Quadriplegic
B:-Diplegic
C:-Hemiplegic
D:-Paraplegic
Correct Answer:- Option-C
11. Normal range of motion of shoulder abduction in degrees is
A:-180
B:-120
C:-90
D:-60
Correct Answer:- Option-A
12. Which muscle performs the function of elbow extension ?
A:-Biceps
B:-Deltoid
C:-Triceps
D:-Pectoralis major
Correct Answer:- Option-C
13. Action of quadriceps femoris is
A:-knee flexion
B:-knee extension
C:-ankle dorsiflexion
D:-ankle plantarflexion
Correct Answer:- Option-B
14. Assistive devices for ambulation include all of the following except
A:-Canes
B:-Crutches
C:-Walker
D:-Standing frame
Correct Answer:- Option-D
15. Deep heating agents include all of the following except
A:-Shortwave diathermy
B:-Ultrasound
C:-Microwave diathermy
D:-Infrared radiation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
16. Which heat modality on the principle of conversion of electromagnetic energy to thermal enegy ?
A:-Paraffin bath
B:-Shortwave diathermy
C:-Ultrasound
D:-Contrast bath
Correct Answer:- Option-B
17. Various types of cryotherapy agents include all of the following except
A:-Cold packs
B:-Ice massage
C:-Vapocoolant spray
D:-Paraffin bath
Correct Answer:- Option-D
18. Name the treatment method in which two medium frequency currents are used to produce a low frequency effect
A:-Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
B:-Interferential therapy
C:-Biofeedback
D:-Faradic current stimulation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
19. Total number of vertebrae in human body is
A:-30
B:-31
C:-32
D:-33
Correct Answer:- Option-D
20. Floating ribs are
A:-Seventh and eighth
B:-Eighth and nineth
C:-Nineth and tenth
D:-Eleventh and twelfth
Correct Answer:- Option-D
21. Deltoid tuberosity is a part of
A:-Scapula
B:-Clavicle
C:-Humerus
D:-Radius
Correct Answer:- Option-C
22. Biceps brachii muscle is inserted into
A:-Himerus
B:-Ulna
C:-Radius
D:-Scapula
Correct Answer:- Option-C
23. Which nerve passes behind the medial epicondyle ?
A:-Radial nerve
B:-Ulnar nerve
C:-Median nerve
D:-Axillary nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-B
24. High stepping gait is seen in
A:-Cerebral palsy
B:-Foot drop
C:-Parkinson's disease
D:-Cerebellar ataxia
Correct Answer:- Option-B
25. Gait cycle begins with
A:-Heel strike
B:-Midstance
C:-Push off
D:-Swing phase
Correct Answer:- Option-A
26. Elbow joint is a type of
A:-Ball and socket joint
B:-Hinge joint
C:-Pivot joint
D:-Saddle joint
Correct Answer:- Option-B
27. Lateral curvature of spine is known as
A:-Kyphosis
B:-Scoliosis
C:-Lordosis
D:-Ankylosis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
28. Excersice done by the patient himself without assistance or resistance is called
A:-Passive exercise
B:-Active assistive exercise
C:-Active exercise
D:-Resistance exercise
Correct Answer:- Option-C
29. DeLorme's exercise is a type of
A:-Passive exercise
B:-Active exersice
C:-Active assistive exercise
D:-Progressive resistance exercise
Correct Answer:- Option-D
30. Rotator cuff muscules include all of the following except
A:-Teres major
B:-Teres minor
C:-Supraspinatus
D:-Infraspinatus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
31. Winging of scapula is seen in paralysis of
A:-Pectoralis major
B:-Pectoralis minor
C:-Latissmus dorsi
D:-Serratus anterior
Correct Answer:- Option-D
32. Total number of cranial nerves in human body is
A:-9 pairs
B:-10 pairs
C:-11 pairs
D:-12 pairs
Correct Answer:- Option-D
33. At which vertebral level dose the spinal cord end ?
A:-L1-L2
B:-L3-L4
C:-L4-L5
D:-L5-S1
Correct Answer:- Option-A
34. Nerve supply of deltoid muscle is
A:-Radial nerve
B:-Median nerve
C:-Axillary nerve
D:-Ulnar nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
35. Strongest ligament in human body is
A:-Iliofemoral ligament
B:-Ischiofemoral ligament
C:-Pubofemoral ligament
D:-Ligamentum teres
Correct Answer:- Option-A
36. Largest sesamoid bone in human body is
A:-Scaphoid
B:-Patella
C:-Talus
D:-Navicular
Correct Answer:- Option-B
37. Which nerve passes behind the neck of fibula ?
A:-Tibial nerve
B:-Commonperoneal nerve
C:-Saphenous nerve
D:-Sural nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-B
38. Which is the longest muscle in the body ?
A:-Gracilis
B:-Quadriceps femoris
C:-Sartorius
D:-Adductor longus
Correct Answer:- Option-C
39. Which is the common insertion of iliacus and psoas major muscles ?
A:-Greater trochanter
B:-Lesser trochanter
C:-Linea aspera
D:-Adductor tubercle
Correct Answer:- Option-B
40. Which is the main nerve supply of adductor compartment of thigh ?
A:-Obturator nerve
B:-Femoral nerve
C:-Saphenous nerve
D:-Tibial nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A
41. The main extensor muscle of hip joint is
A:-Gluteus maximus
B:-Gluteus medius
C:-Gluteus minimus
D:-Adductor longus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
42. Biceps femoris is inserted into the
A:-Medical condyle of tibia
B:-Lateral condyle of femur
C:-Head of fibula
D:-Shaft of fibula
Correct Answer:- Option-C
43. All the following muscles are flexors of kene except
A:-Semitendinosus
B:-Semimembranosus
C:-Biceps femoris
D:-Rectus femoris
Correct Answer:- Option-D
44. Which muscle extends the phalanges of big toe ?
A:-Extensor hallucis longus
B:-Extensor digitorum longus
C:-Tibialis anterior
D:-Peroneus longus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
45. Action of peroneus longus and peroneus brevis are
A:-Inversion of foot
B:-Eversion of foot
C:-Dorsiflexion of ankle
D:-Extension of toes
Correct Answer:- Option-B
46. The action of gastrocnemius and soleus muscle is
A:-Plantar flexion of ankle
B:-Dorsiflexion of ankle
C:-Eversion of foot
D:-Inversion of foot
Correct Answer:- Option-A
47. Knock knee is also known as
A:-Genu varum
B:-Genu valgum
C:-Pes cavus
D:-Pes planus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
48. Which ligaments maintain the anteroposterior stability of knee joint ?
A:-Collateral ligaments
B:-Cruciate ligaments
C:-Ligamentum patellae
D:-Popliteal ligaments
Correct Answer:- Option-B
49. An example of ball and socket joint is
A:-Knee joint
B:-Hip joint
C:-Ankle joint
D:-Wrist joint
Correct Answer:- Option-B
50. Subtalar joint is also called
A:-Calcaneocuboid joint
B:-Talonavicular joint
C:-Tarsometatarsal joint
D:-Talocalcanean joint
Correct Answer:- Option-D
51. Flat foot is also known as
A:-Pes cavus
B:-Equino varus
C:-Claw foot
D:-Pes planus
Correct Answer:- Option-D
52. Incomplete fracture exclusively seen in children with bending of bone is called
A:-Pathological fracture
B:-Stress fracture
C:-Impacted fracture
D:-Greenstick fracture
Correct Answer:- Option-D
53. Frenkel's exercises are used to improve function in
A:-Cerebellar dysfunction
B:-Muscular dystrophy
C:-Spinalcord injury
D:-Amputations
Correct Answer:- Option-A
54. The maximum amount of air expelled out forcefully after a maximal inspiration is called
A:-Inspirational capacity
B:-Total lung capacity
C:-Vital capacity
D:-Functional residual capacity
Correct Answer:- Option-C
55. Volume of air breathed in and out of lungs in a single normal respiration is called
A:-Tidal volume
B:-Inspiratory reserve volume
C:-Expiratory reserve volume
D:-Residual volume
Correct Answer:- Option-A
56. The total number of spinal nerves in human body is
A:-30 pairs
B:-31 pairs
C:-32 pairs
D:-33 pairs
Correct Answer:- Option-B
57. An increase in the number of cells resulting in an enlargement of organ of tissue is called
A:-Hyperplasia
B:-Metaplasia
C:-Hypertrophy
D:-Hypoplasia
Correct Answer:- Option-A
58. Localised area of death of tissue followed by degradation of tissue is known as
A:-Autolysis
B:-Apoptosis
C:-Necrosis
D:-Calcification
Correct Answer:- Option-C
59. Which nerve is related to surgical neck of humerus ?
A:-Suprascapular nerve
B:-Musculocutaneous nerve
C:-Axillary nerve
D:-Radial nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
60. Subscapularis is inserted into
A:-Greater tubercle
B:-Lesser tubercle
C:-Intertubercular sculus
D:-Shaft of humerus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
61. Odontoid process is present in
A:-Atlas vertebra
B:-Axis vertebra
C:-Third cervival vertebra
D:-Fourth cervical vertebra
Correct Answer:- Option-B
62. Nerve supply of latissimus dorsi is
A:-Upper subscapular nerve
B:-Lower subscapular nerve
C:-Long thoracic nerve
D:-Thoracodorsal nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-D
63. Which muscle initiates abduction of shoulder ?
A:-Deltoid
B:-Infraspinatus
C:-Supraspinatus
D:-Teres minor
Correct Answer:- Option-C
64. Syndesmosis is a type of
A:-Primary cartilaginous joint
B:-Secondary cartilaginous joint
C:-Synovial joint
D:-Fibrous joint
Correct Answer:- Option-D
65. Injury to C8 and T1 nerve roots of brachial plexus cause
A:-Erb's palsy
B:-Klumpke's palsy
C:-Radial nerve palsy
D:-Axillary nerve palsy
Correct Answer:- Option-B
66. Degenerative joint disease is called
A:-Rheumatoid arthritis
B:-Septic arthritis
C:-Osteoarthritis
D:-Tuberculous arthritis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
67. Rule of nines is associated with
A:-Stroke
B:-Cerebral palsy
C:-Burns
D:-Amputations
Correct Answer:- Option-C
68. Functions of orthosis include all of the following except
A:-To immobilize a body part
B:-To assist a weak body part
C:-To prevent deformity
D:-To replace the lost body part
Correct Answer:- Option-D
69. Saturday night palsy is due to paralysis of
A:-Radial nerve
B:-Ulnar nerve
C:-Median nerve
D:-Axillary nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A
70. Comman flexor origin of forearm muscles is
A:-Medical epicondyle
B:-Lateral epicondyle
C:-Shaft of radius
D:-Shaft a ulna
Correct Answer:- Option-A
71. Exercise in which contraction of muscle occurs with no change in muscle length is called
A:-Eccentric exercise
B:-Concentric exercise
C:-Isokinetic exercise
D:-Isometric exercise
Correct Answer:- Option-D
72. What percentage of gait cycle is stance phase ?
A:-40
B:-50
C:-60
D:-70
Correct Answer:- Option-C
73. Upper motor neuron lesion is differentiated from lower motor neuron lesion by the presence of all of the following except
A:-Spastic paralysis
B:-Hyper reflexia
C:-Presence of Babinski's reflex
D:-Flaccid paralysis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
74. Which nerve passes through Guyon's canal ?
A:-Ulnar nerve
B:-Radial nerve
C:-Median nerve
D:-Axillary nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A
75. Transfemoral amputation is known as
A:-Hip disarticulation
B:-Above knee amputation
C:-Below knee amputation
D:-Knee disarticulation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
76. Glenoid cavity articulates with
A:-Head of humerus
B:-Head of radius
C:-Head of ulna
D:-Head of femur
Correct Answer:- Option-A
77. The largest tarsal bone is
A:-Calcaneum
B:-Talus
C:-Navicular
D:-Cuboid
Correct Answer:- Option-A
78. Costal facets are present in
A:-Cervical vertebrae
B:-Thoracic vertebrae
C:-Lumbar vertebrae
D:-Sacral vertebrae
Correct Answer:- Option-B
79. Fractuture with multiple fragments is called
A:-Impacted fracture
B:-Displaced fracture
C:-Compound fracture
D:-Comminuted fracture
Correct Answer:- Option-D
80. Ape thumb deformity is seen in paralysis of
A:-Median nerve
B:-Radial nerve
C:-Ulnar nerve
D:-Axillary nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A
A:-Congenital talipes equino varus
B:-Calcaneovalgus
C:-Pesplanovalgus
D:-Pescavus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
2. Tennis elbow is
A:-Medial Epicondylitis
B:-Olecranon bursitis
C:-Lateral epicondylitis
D:-Bicipital tendinitis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
3. Periarthritis shoulder is otherwise known as
A:-Rotatorcuff tendinitis
B:-Bicipital tendinitis
C:-Frozen shoulder
D:-Subacromial bursitis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
4. Foot drop is due to paralysis of
A:-Femoral nerve
B:-Tibial nerve
C:-Commonperoneal nerve
D:-Sural nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
5. Claw hand is due to paralysis of
A:-Radial nerve
B:-Axillary nerve
C:-Ulnar nerve
D:-Musculocutaneous nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
6. Patient can only complete the range of motion against gravity. Then the muscle power is
A:-Grade 0
B:-Grade 1
C:-Grade 2
D:-Grade 3
Correct Answer:- Option-D
7. Bell's palsy is due to paralysis of
A:-Optic nerve
B:-Oculomotor nerve
C:-Facial nerve
D:-Trigeminal nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
8. Child attains the milestone of sits with support normally by the age of
A:-3 months
B:-4 months
C:-5 months
D:-6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
9. Wrist drop is due to paralysis of
A:-Radial nerve
B:-Ulnar nerve
C:-Median nerve
D:-Axillary nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A
10. Type of cerebral palsy in which one side of the body is affected is
A:-Quadriplegic
B:-Diplegic
C:-Hemiplegic
D:-Paraplegic
Correct Answer:- Option-C
11. Normal range of motion of shoulder abduction in degrees is
A:-180
B:-120
C:-90
D:-60
Correct Answer:- Option-A
12. Which muscle performs the function of elbow extension ?
A:-Biceps
B:-Deltoid
C:-Triceps
D:-Pectoralis major
Correct Answer:- Option-C
13. Action of quadriceps femoris is
A:-knee flexion
B:-knee extension
C:-ankle dorsiflexion
D:-ankle plantarflexion
Correct Answer:- Option-B
14. Assistive devices for ambulation include all of the following except
A:-Canes
B:-Crutches
C:-Walker
D:-Standing frame
Correct Answer:- Option-D
15. Deep heating agents include all of the following except
A:-Shortwave diathermy
B:-Ultrasound
C:-Microwave diathermy
D:-Infrared radiation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
16. Which heat modality on the principle of conversion of electromagnetic energy to thermal enegy ?
A:-Paraffin bath
B:-Shortwave diathermy
C:-Ultrasound
D:-Contrast bath
Correct Answer:- Option-B
17. Various types of cryotherapy agents include all of the following except
A:-Cold packs
B:-Ice massage
C:-Vapocoolant spray
D:-Paraffin bath
Correct Answer:- Option-D
18. Name the treatment method in which two medium frequency currents are used to produce a low frequency effect
A:-Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
B:-Interferential therapy
C:-Biofeedback
D:-Faradic current stimulation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
19. Total number of vertebrae in human body is
A:-30
B:-31
C:-32
D:-33
Correct Answer:- Option-D
20. Floating ribs are
A:-Seventh and eighth
B:-Eighth and nineth
C:-Nineth and tenth
D:-Eleventh and twelfth
Correct Answer:- Option-D
21. Deltoid tuberosity is a part of
A:-Scapula
B:-Clavicle
C:-Humerus
D:-Radius
Correct Answer:- Option-C
22. Biceps brachii muscle is inserted into
A:-Himerus
B:-Ulna
C:-Radius
D:-Scapula
Correct Answer:- Option-C
23. Which nerve passes behind the medial epicondyle ?
A:-Radial nerve
B:-Ulnar nerve
C:-Median nerve
D:-Axillary nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-B
24. High stepping gait is seen in
A:-Cerebral palsy
B:-Foot drop
C:-Parkinson's disease
D:-Cerebellar ataxia
Correct Answer:- Option-B
25. Gait cycle begins with
A:-Heel strike
B:-Midstance
C:-Push off
D:-Swing phase
Correct Answer:- Option-A
26. Elbow joint is a type of
A:-Ball and socket joint
B:-Hinge joint
C:-Pivot joint
D:-Saddle joint
Correct Answer:- Option-B
27. Lateral curvature of spine is known as
A:-Kyphosis
B:-Scoliosis
C:-Lordosis
D:-Ankylosis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
28. Excersice done by the patient himself without assistance or resistance is called
A:-Passive exercise
B:-Active assistive exercise
C:-Active exercise
D:-Resistance exercise
Correct Answer:- Option-C
29. DeLorme's exercise is a type of
A:-Passive exercise
B:-Active exersice
C:-Active assistive exercise
D:-Progressive resistance exercise
Correct Answer:- Option-D
30. Rotator cuff muscules include all of the following except
A:-Teres major
B:-Teres minor
C:-Supraspinatus
D:-Infraspinatus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
31. Winging of scapula is seen in paralysis of
A:-Pectoralis major
B:-Pectoralis minor
C:-Latissmus dorsi
D:-Serratus anterior
Correct Answer:- Option-D
32. Total number of cranial nerves in human body is
A:-9 pairs
B:-10 pairs
C:-11 pairs
D:-12 pairs
Correct Answer:- Option-D
33. At which vertebral level dose the spinal cord end ?
A:-L1-L2
B:-L3-L4
C:-L4-L5
D:-L5-S1
Correct Answer:- Option-A
34. Nerve supply of deltoid muscle is
A:-Radial nerve
B:-Median nerve
C:-Axillary nerve
D:-Ulnar nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
35. Strongest ligament in human body is
A:-Iliofemoral ligament
B:-Ischiofemoral ligament
C:-Pubofemoral ligament
D:-Ligamentum teres
Correct Answer:- Option-A
36. Largest sesamoid bone in human body is
A:-Scaphoid
B:-Patella
C:-Talus
D:-Navicular
Correct Answer:- Option-B
37. Which nerve passes behind the neck of fibula ?
A:-Tibial nerve
B:-Commonperoneal nerve
C:-Saphenous nerve
D:-Sural nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-B
38. Which is the longest muscle in the body ?
A:-Gracilis
B:-Quadriceps femoris
C:-Sartorius
D:-Adductor longus
Correct Answer:- Option-C
39. Which is the common insertion of iliacus and psoas major muscles ?
A:-Greater trochanter
B:-Lesser trochanter
C:-Linea aspera
D:-Adductor tubercle
Correct Answer:- Option-B
40. Which is the main nerve supply of adductor compartment of thigh ?
A:-Obturator nerve
B:-Femoral nerve
C:-Saphenous nerve
D:-Tibial nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A
41. The main extensor muscle of hip joint is
A:-Gluteus maximus
B:-Gluteus medius
C:-Gluteus minimus
D:-Adductor longus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
42. Biceps femoris is inserted into the
A:-Medical condyle of tibia
B:-Lateral condyle of femur
C:-Head of fibula
D:-Shaft of fibula
Correct Answer:- Option-C
43. All the following muscles are flexors of kene except
A:-Semitendinosus
B:-Semimembranosus
C:-Biceps femoris
D:-Rectus femoris
Correct Answer:- Option-D
44. Which muscle extends the phalanges of big toe ?
A:-Extensor hallucis longus
B:-Extensor digitorum longus
C:-Tibialis anterior
D:-Peroneus longus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
45. Action of peroneus longus and peroneus brevis are
A:-Inversion of foot
B:-Eversion of foot
C:-Dorsiflexion of ankle
D:-Extension of toes
Correct Answer:- Option-B
46. The action of gastrocnemius and soleus muscle is
A:-Plantar flexion of ankle
B:-Dorsiflexion of ankle
C:-Eversion of foot
D:-Inversion of foot
Correct Answer:- Option-A
47. Knock knee is also known as
A:-Genu varum
B:-Genu valgum
C:-Pes cavus
D:-Pes planus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
48. Which ligaments maintain the anteroposterior stability of knee joint ?
A:-Collateral ligaments
B:-Cruciate ligaments
C:-Ligamentum patellae
D:-Popliteal ligaments
Correct Answer:- Option-B
49. An example of ball and socket joint is
A:-Knee joint
B:-Hip joint
C:-Ankle joint
D:-Wrist joint
Correct Answer:- Option-B
50. Subtalar joint is also called
A:-Calcaneocuboid joint
B:-Talonavicular joint
C:-Tarsometatarsal joint
D:-Talocalcanean joint
Correct Answer:- Option-D
51. Flat foot is also known as
A:-Pes cavus
B:-Equino varus
C:-Claw foot
D:-Pes planus
Correct Answer:- Option-D
52. Incomplete fracture exclusively seen in children with bending of bone is called
A:-Pathological fracture
B:-Stress fracture
C:-Impacted fracture
D:-Greenstick fracture
Correct Answer:- Option-D
53. Frenkel's exercises are used to improve function in
A:-Cerebellar dysfunction
B:-Muscular dystrophy
C:-Spinalcord injury
D:-Amputations
Correct Answer:- Option-A
54. The maximum amount of air expelled out forcefully after a maximal inspiration is called
A:-Inspirational capacity
B:-Total lung capacity
C:-Vital capacity
D:-Functional residual capacity
Correct Answer:- Option-C
55. Volume of air breathed in and out of lungs in a single normal respiration is called
A:-Tidal volume
B:-Inspiratory reserve volume
C:-Expiratory reserve volume
D:-Residual volume
Correct Answer:- Option-A
56. The total number of spinal nerves in human body is
A:-30 pairs
B:-31 pairs
C:-32 pairs
D:-33 pairs
Correct Answer:- Option-B
57. An increase in the number of cells resulting in an enlargement of organ of tissue is called
A:-Hyperplasia
B:-Metaplasia
C:-Hypertrophy
D:-Hypoplasia
Correct Answer:- Option-A
58. Localised area of death of tissue followed by degradation of tissue is known as
A:-Autolysis
B:-Apoptosis
C:-Necrosis
D:-Calcification
Correct Answer:- Option-C
59. Which nerve is related to surgical neck of humerus ?
A:-Suprascapular nerve
B:-Musculocutaneous nerve
C:-Axillary nerve
D:-Radial nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
60. Subscapularis is inserted into
A:-Greater tubercle
B:-Lesser tubercle
C:-Intertubercular sculus
D:-Shaft of humerus
Correct Answer:- Option-B
61. Odontoid process is present in
A:-Atlas vertebra
B:-Axis vertebra
C:-Third cervival vertebra
D:-Fourth cervical vertebra
Correct Answer:- Option-B
62. Nerve supply of latissimus dorsi is
A:-Upper subscapular nerve
B:-Lower subscapular nerve
C:-Long thoracic nerve
D:-Thoracodorsal nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-D
63. Which muscle initiates abduction of shoulder ?
A:-Deltoid
B:-Infraspinatus
C:-Supraspinatus
D:-Teres minor
Correct Answer:- Option-C
64. Syndesmosis is a type of
A:-Primary cartilaginous joint
B:-Secondary cartilaginous joint
C:-Synovial joint
D:-Fibrous joint
Correct Answer:- Option-D
65. Injury to C8 and T1 nerve roots of brachial plexus cause
A:-Erb's palsy
B:-Klumpke's palsy
C:-Radial nerve palsy
D:-Axillary nerve palsy
Correct Answer:- Option-B
66. Degenerative joint disease is called
A:-Rheumatoid arthritis
B:-Septic arthritis
C:-Osteoarthritis
D:-Tuberculous arthritis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
67. Rule of nines is associated with
A:-Stroke
B:-Cerebral palsy
C:-Burns
D:-Amputations
Correct Answer:- Option-C
68. Functions of orthosis include all of the following except
A:-To immobilize a body part
B:-To assist a weak body part
C:-To prevent deformity
D:-To replace the lost body part
Correct Answer:- Option-D
69. Saturday night palsy is due to paralysis of
A:-Radial nerve
B:-Ulnar nerve
C:-Median nerve
D:-Axillary nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A
70. Comman flexor origin of forearm muscles is
A:-Medical epicondyle
B:-Lateral epicondyle
C:-Shaft of radius
D:-Shaft a ulna
Correct Answer:- Option-A
71. Exercise in which contraction of muscle occurs with no change in muscle length is called
A:-Eccentric exercise
B:-Concentric exercise
C:-Isokinetic exercise
D:-Isometric exercise
Correct Answer:- Option-D
72. What percentage of gait cycle is stance phase ?
A:-40
B:-50
C:-60
D:-70
Correct Answer:- Option-C
73. Upper motor neuron lesion is differentiated from lower motor neuron lesion by the presence of all of the following except
A:-Spastic paralysis
B:-Hyper reflexia
C:-Presence of Babinski's reflex
D:-Flaccid paralysis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
74. Which nerve passes through Guyon's canal ?
A:-Ulnar nerve
B:-Radial nerve
C:-Median nerve
D:-Axillary nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A
75. Transfemoral amputation is known as
A:-Hip disarticulation
B:-Above knee amputation
C:-Below knee amputation
D:-Knee disarticulation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
76. Glenoid cavity articulates with
A:-Head of humerus
B:-Head of radius
C:-Head of ulna
D:-Head of femur
Correct Answer:- Option-A
77. The largest tarsal bone is
A:-Calcaneum
B:-Talus
C:-Navicular
D:-Cuboid
Correct Answer:- Option-A
78. Costal facets are present in
A:-Cervical vertebrae
B:-Thoracic vertebrae
C:-Lumbar vertebrae
D:-Sacral vertebrae
Correct Answer:- Option-B
79. Fractuture with multiple fragments is called
A:-Impacted fracture
B:-Displaced fracture
C:-Compound fracture
D:-Comminuted fracture
Correct Answer:- Option-D
80. Ape thumb deformity is seen in paralysis of
A:-Median nerve
B:-Radial nerve
C:-Ulnar nerve
D:-Axillary nerve
Correct Answer:- Option-A