HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE

Question 1

Open – chain exercises

Answer 1

Distal extremities (hand/feet) move, ex. Bench press, leg extensions

Question 2

Closed – chain exercises

Answer 2

Distal extremities (hand/ feet) fixated, ex. Squat, chin-up, push-up

Question 3

Agonist

Answer 3

Main mover, antagonist = opposite side of agonist (agonist = bicep antag = tricep)

Question 4

Synergist

Answer 4

Assisting muscle, Stabilizer = stabilize ( TVA, Rotator Cuff)

Question 5

Force

Answer 5

Couple relationship = synergistic, action of multiple muscles, working together to produce movement around a joint ( ex. Upper & lower traps, Serratus anterior help move scapulas upward)