Chapter 7

Question 1

The tendency of the body to seek the path of least resistance during functional movement
patterns.

Answer 1

Relative flexibility

Question 2

The concept of muscle inhibition, caused by a tight agonist, which inhibits its functional antagonist

Answer 2

Reciprocal inhibition

Question 3

The neuromuscular phenomenon that occurs when inappropriate muscles take over
the function of a weak or inhibited prime mover.

Answer 3

Synergistic dominance

Question 4

Altered forces at the joint that result in abnormal muscular activity and impaired
neuromuscular communication at the joint.

Answer 4

Arthrokinetic dysfunction

Question 5

The process by which neural impulses are greater than the impulses that cause muscles to
contract, providing an inhibitory effect to the muscle spindles.

Answer 5

Autogenic inhibition

Question 6

States that soft tissue models along the lines of stress

Answer 6

Davis’s law

Question 7

1-2 sec hold 5-10 reps

Answer 7

active stretching

Question 8

1-2 sets 10-15 reps 3-10 exercises

Answer 8

dynamic stretching