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Chapter 5 prep(human movement) Flashcards

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1
Q 
Transverse plane motion occurs around a(n) \_\_\_\_\_ axis.
A. horizontal
B. anterior-posterior
C. longitudinal
D. mediolateral
A

C

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Identify a movement in the transverse plane.
A. Walking
B. Lateral raise
C. Running
D. Forearm pronation
A

D

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Internal rotation refers to the rotation of a joint \_\_\_\_\_ of the body.
A. away from the right half
B. toward the middle
C. toward the upper extremity
D. away from the middle
A

B

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External rotation refers to the rotation of a joint \_\_\_\_\_ of the body.
A. away from the middle
B. toward the upper extremity
C. toward the middle
D. away from the left half
A

A

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Horizontal abduction involves the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane from a(n) \_\_\_\_\_ position to a lateral position.
A. inferior
B. medial
C. anterior
D. posterior
A

C

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\_\_\_\_ is the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane from a lateral position to an anterior position.
A. Circumduction
B. Horizontal abduction
C. Eversion
D. Horizontal adduction
A

D

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\_\_\_\_ occurs when the shoulder blades move toward the midline.
A. Scapular elevation
B. Scapular protraction 
C. Scapular depression
D. Scapular retraction
A

D

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Scapular protraction refers to the \_\_\_\_\_ of the scapula.
A. inversion
B. abduction
C. depression
D. adduction
A

B

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Inferior motion of the scapula is referred to as \_\_\_\_\_.
A. scapular depression
B. scapular adduction
C. scapular elevation
D. scapular abduction
A

A

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Scapular elevation refers to the \_\_\_\_\_ motion of the scapula.
A. transverse
B. axial
C. superior
D. vertical
A

D

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A(n) \_\_\_\_\_ muscle action occurs at a constant muscle tension.
A. isotopic
B. isometric
C. isokinetic
D. isotonic
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D

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A(n) \_\_\_\_\_ muscle action occurs at a constant muscle length.
A. concentric
B. isometric
C. isokinetic
D. eccentric
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B

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A(n) \_\_\_\_\_ muscle action occurs at a constant velocity of motion.
A. isokinetic
B. isometric
C. dynamic
D. static
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C

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A(n) \_\_\_\_\_ muscle action occurs when a muscle develops tension while lengthening.
A. concentric
B. isometric 
C. eccentric
D. isokinetic
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C

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Identify an example of an eccentric motion.
A. Jumping upward
B. Landing from a jump
C. Squatting
D. Side shuffling
A

B

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An eccentric motion is synonymous with \_\_\_\_\_.
A. acceleration
B. constant force
C. deceleration
D. constant length
A

C

17
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Identify a true statement about an eccentric motion.
A. The work is done on the muscle.
B. It is known as “a positive” in the health and fitness industry.
C. The work is done by the muscle.
D. It is associated with force production.

A

A

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A(n) \_\_\_\_\_ muscle action occurs when a muscle is exerting force greater than the resistive force, resulting in shortening of the muscle.
A. isokinetic
B. eccentric
C. isometric
D. concentric
A

D

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\_\_\_\_ muscle action occurs when a muscle is exerting force equal to the force being placed on it leading to no visible change in the muscle length.
A. Concentric
B. Isokinetic
C. Eccentric
D. Isometric
A

D

20
Q

In activities of daily living and sports, isometric actions help _____.
A. reduce force
B. movement in the same direction as the resistance
C. dynamic stabilization of the body
D. produce more force

A

C

21
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A(n) \_\_\_\_\_ muscle action occurs when a muscle shortens at a constant speed over the full range of motion. 
A. dynamic
B. isometric
C. isokinetic
D. static
A

C

22
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_ is defined as the interaction between two entities or bodies that results in either the acceleration or deceleration of an object.
A. Resistance
B. Fusion
C. Impedance
D. Force
A

D

23
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_ is referred to as the resting length of a muscle and the tension the muscle can produce at this resting length.
A. Muscle elasticity
B. Length-tension relationship 
C. Muscle extensibility
D. Residual muscle tension
A

B

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Q 
In the context of the force-velocity curve of a muscle action, as the velocity of a \_\_\_\_\_ muscle action increases, its ability to produce force decreases.
A. concentric
B. static
C. isometric
D. eccentric
A

A

25
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In the context of the force-velocity curve of a muscle action, the ability to develop force increases when the velocity of a(n) \_\_\_\_\_ muscle action increases.
A. concentric
B. isokinetic
C. eccentric
D. isometric
A

C

26
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The synergistic action of muscle groups to produce movement around a joint is known as a \_\_\_\_\_.
A. moment of force
B. subacromial impingement
C. length-tension relationship
D. force-couple
A

D

27
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A force that produces rotation is called \_\_\_\_\_.
A. friction
B. thrust
C. inertia
D. torque
A

D

28
Q 
The common unit of torque is the \_\_\_\_\_.
A. watt
B. newton-meter
C. hertz
D. newton-second
A

B

29
Q 
The study of posture and movements with the involved structures and mechanisms used by the central nervous system to assimilate and integrate sensory information with previous experiences is known as \_\_\_\_\_.
A. motor response
B. arthrokinematics
C. motor control
D. ethology
A

C

30
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The integration of motor control processes through practice and experience, leading to a relatively permanent change in the capacity to produce skilled movements, is called \_\_\_\_\_.
A. muscle abduction
B. torque
C. force-couple
D. motor learning
A

D

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A body’s motor response to internal and external environmental stimuli is called \_\_\_\_\_.
A. motor behavior
B. homeostasis
C. force-couple
D. arthrokinematics
A

A

32
Q 
Groups of muscles that are recruited by the central nervous system to provide movement are referred to as \_\_\_\_\_.
A. muscle spindles
B. muscle agonists
C. muscle synergies
D. muscle fixators
A

C

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Proprioception uses information from mechanoreceptors such as \_\_\_\_\_ to provide information about body position, movement, and sensation.
A. neural crest cells	
B. dorsal root ganglia
C. C-fibers
D. Golgi tendon organ
A

D

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Sensorimotor integration refers to the cooperation of the \_\_\_\_\_ and muscular system in gathering and interpreting information and executing movement.
A. limbic
B. nervous
C. complement
D. lymphatic
A

B

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Q 
\_\_\_\_\_ is the use of sensory information and sensorimotor integration to help the human movement system in motor learning.
A. Summation
B. Neurotransmission
C. Feedback
D. Adaptation
A

C

36
Q 
The process whereby sensory information is used by the body to reactively monitor movement and the environment is known as \_\_\_\_\_.
A. peristalsis
B. wave summation
C. tetanization
D. internal feedback
A

D

37
Q 
Information provided by a health and fitness professional, videotape, mirror, or heart rate monitor to supplement the internal environment is called \_\_\_\_\_.
A. blind feedback
B. external feedback
C. biofeedback
D. tactile feedback
A

B

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