PT Test 3 Flashcards
Which rotator cuff muscle abducts the arm?
Supraspinatus
Which energy system has the highest capacity for ATP production?
Oxidative phosphorylation
What plane divides the body into upper and lower sections?
Transverse
When performing neck flexion in the sagittal plane, which of the following exercises best mimics
that movement?
Somersault
Under which of the following circumstances would you expect to see the highest rise in blood
lactate?
During maximal exercise lasting between 60 and 180 seconds in the athlete
Typical movements in the weight room such as a biceps curl using free weights and leg press
actions using a machine are best described as ____________ muscle actions
isotonic
The latissimus dorsi acts as the prime mover during the concentric phase of which of the following
exercises?
lat pulldown
Which of the following bones facilitate movement of the chest during both inspiration and
expiration?
clavicle
Which of the following is characterized as a plane (uniaxial) joint?
Sacroiliac
Which of the following indicates the reason why a female who is pregnant should avoid exercise in
the supine position after the first trimester?
risk of orthostatic hypotension due to obstructed venous return
As a response to a progressive resistance training program, which of the following demonstrates
the predominant contribution to an increase in cross-sectional area of a muscle?
hypertrophy and possibly hyperplasia
What is an appropriate precaution and/or modification for exercising in higher ambient
temperatures?
Select proper loose fitting, lightweight clothing
What is the intensity recommendation for the initial conditioning stage of a cardiovascular
program?
40% to 60% of heart rate reserve
Approximately how long is the initial conditioning phase of a cardiovascular training program?
Four weeks
What is the American College of Sports Medicine’s recommendation regarding frequency to
increase cardiorespiratory fitness?
Three to five days per week
