Chapter 15: Upper Body Exercises Flashcards
What joint has the largest range of motion in the body?
The glenohumeral (GH) joint
What is the coordinated rotational movement of the scapula accompanying abduction, adduction, internal and external rotation, extension, and flexion of the humerus?
Scapulohumeral rhythm
What is the subacromial space?
The space between the acromion and the top surface of the humeral head
What are the three groupings of back muscle?
Intrinsic
Intermediate
Superficial
What are the deep skeletal muscles fusing with the vertebral column?
Intrinsic
What muscles aid in the movement of the thoracic cage and are covered by the superficial musculature?
Intermediate
Serratus posterior inferior
Serratus posterior inferior
What muscles facilitate the movements of the upper back and neck?
Superficial muscles
Splenius cervicis Splenius capitis Trapezius (upper, middle, and lower) Levator scapulae Rhomboid (major and minor) Infraspinatus Teres major Latissimus dorsi
What are examples of upper body frontal plane movements?
Side delt raises
Overhead press
What are examples of upper body sagittal plane movements?
A pull-up or a front raise
What’s an example of a multiplanar upper-body exercise?
The standing wood chop
What are the three grip types?
An underhand grip keeps the palm facing up or toward the body (supinated)
An overhand grip keeps the palm facing down or away from the body (pronated)
A neutral grip is used with free weight and kettlebell exercises and keeps the palms facing the midline of the body
What are the two factors with spine neutralization?
The contraction of the supporting deep skeletal muscles surrounding the spine, like the erector spinae and longissimus
The rotation and support from the lower LPHC, namely the pelvis
What are the potential dysfunctions of the spine?
Scoliosis: sideways curvature of the spine
Kyphosis: excessive outward curvature of the thoracic spine
Lordosis: excessive inward curvature of the lumbar spine
Flat back: loss of the lumbar curvature of the spine
