Practice Quiz

PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Category - Interventions

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day
What is a “windlass effect”?
  1. Dorsiflexion of metatarsophalangeal results in increased arch height
  2. Ability to use the extensor tendon to extend the interphalangeal joints with passively maintained metacarpophalangeal joint in flexion
  3. Movement of the lever as a result of passive pull of the muscle
Explanation
Answer: A - Dorsiflexion of metatarsophalangeal resulting in increased arch height called the “windlass effect”.

Ability to use the extensor tendon in extending the interphalangeal joints with passively maintained metacarpophalangeal joint in flexion is called Bunnell’s sign.

Movement of the lever as a result of passive pull of the muscle is called tenodesis.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details
Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz