7 Vocab-intro

Question 0

Extensibility

Answer 0

Capability to be elongated or stretched

Question 1

Flexibility

Answer 1

Normal extensibility of all soft tissues that allows the full range of motion of a joint

Question 2

Dynamic range of motion

Answer 2

Combination of flexibility and the nervous systems ability to control this range of motion efficiently

Question 3

Neuromuscular efficiency

Answer 3

Ability of the neuromuscular system to allow agonists, antagonists, and stab slicers to work synergistically to produce, reduce, and dynamically stabilize the entire kinetic chain in all three planes of motion

Question 4

Postural distortion patterns

Answer 4

Predictable patterns of muscle imbalances

Question 5

Relative flexibility

Answer 5

Tendency of the body to seek the path of least resistance during functional movement patterns
“BODY SEEKS PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE”
Ex: feet inward squat
Excessive lumbar (lower back) extension

Question 6

Factors that influence flexibility

Answer 6

Genetics
Connective tissue elasticity 
Composition of tendons or skin surrounding the joint 
Joint structure
Strength of opposing muscle groups 
Body composition 
Sex
Age
Activity level 
Previous injuries or existing medical issues
Repetitive patterns (pattern overload)

Question 7

Summarize

Answer 7

Flexibility requires extensibility, which required dynamic range of motion, which requires neuromuscular efficiency

Question 8

HMS

Answer 8

Also known as kinetic chain

Consist of muscular, skeletal, nervous systems