Chapter 5 quiz Flashcards
With which of the following terms is eccentric motion synonymous? Select one: a. Constant force b. Constant length c. Acceleration d. Deceleration
d. Deceleration
Which is an example of an eccentric motion? Select one: a. Holding a plank position b. Jumping upward c. Pressing dumbbells overhead d. Landing from a jump
d. Landing from a jump
Where is the right foot in relation to the left hand?
Contralateral
Which plane bisects the body into right and left sides?
Sagittal plane
Front lunges and biceps curls occur in which plane of motion?
Sagittal
Which of the following refers to a position on or toward the front of the body?
Anterior
What refers to a position on the same side of the body?
Ipsilateral
Which term refers to an anatomical position on the opposite side of the body?
Contralateral
What is the term for the production of force when a muscle is shortening?
Concentric
As the velocity of a muscular contraction increases, the ability to produce force increases for which part of the muscle action spectrum? Select one: a. Concentric b. Eccentric c. Isometric d. Isokinetic
b. Eccentric
Which of the following refers to a position on or toward the front of the body? Select one: a. Anterior b. Lateral c. Superior d. Medial
a. Anterior
What kind of muscle action is raising a dumbbell up against the direction of resistance? Select one: a. Eccentric action b. Isometric action c. Concentric action d. Auxotonic action
c. Concentric action
Which plane bisects the body into right and left sides? Select one: a. Sagittal plane b. Frontal plane c. Axial plane d. Transverse plane
a. Sagittal plane
Which of the following is the hip joint inferior to? Select one: a. Gastrocnemius b. Shoulder c. Knee d. Hamstrings
b. Shoulder
A client practices repeated squat exercises in order to create permanent changes in her technique. What is she exhibiting? Select one: a. Autogenic inhibition b. Synergistic dominance c. Relative flexibility d. Motor learning
d. Motor learning
With which of the following terms is eccentric motion synonymous? Select one: a. Constant force b. Acceleration c. Constant length d. Deceleration
d. Deceleration
Which of the following is true of eccentric motion?
Select one:
a. It is known as “a positive” in the health and fitness industry.
b. The agonist muscle is shortening.
c. The antagonist muscle lengthens.
d. It is known as “a negative” in the health and fitness industry.
d. It is known as “a negative” in the health and fitness industry.
Pronation of the forearm involves the inward movement of the forearm in which of the following planes? Select one: a. Anterior-posterior b. Transverse c. Frontal d. Sagittal
b. Transverse
What is the term for the production of force when a muscle is shortening? Select one: a. Isometric b. Concentric c. Isokinetic d. Eccentric
b. Concentric
