Review

Question 1

Define: Supination

Answer 1

The outward rotation of heel from the midline, and rotating forearm so palm of the hand to faces up.

Question 2

Define: Pronation

Answer 2

The inward rotation of the heel and forearm so palm of hand faces down.

Question 3

Define: Qangle

Answer 3

The Qangle is formed from a line drawn from the ASIS to the center of the patella, and from the center of the patella to the tibial tubercle. To find the Qangle, measure that angle, and subtract from 180 degrees. A normal Qangle in men is 14 degrees and in women is 17 degrees.

Question 4

Define: Anterior

Answer 4

The front of the body.

Question 5

Define: Posterior

Answer 5

The back of the body.

Question 6

Define: Flexion

Answer 6

The shortening a joint angle.

Question 7

Define: Extension

Answer 7

The lengthening a joint angle.

Question 8

Define: Hyperextension

Answer 8

The excessive joint movement in which the angle formed by the bones of that joint is opened, or straightened, beyond its normal, healthy range of motion.

Question 9

Define: Origin

Answer 9

The attachement nearest the midline of the body and/or the end attached to the least movable bone.

Question 10

Define: Insertion

Answer 10

The point at which a muscle is attached to a bone moved by that muscle.

Question 11

Define: Proximal

Answer 11

The closest to point of origin.

Question 12

Define: Distal

Answer 12

The furthest from point of origin.

Question 13

Define: Abduction

Answer 13

Moving away from the mid line of the body.

Question 14

Define: Adduction

Answer 14

Moving towards the mid line of the body.

Question 15

Define: Lateral

Answer 15

Away from the center of the body.

Question 16

Define: Medial

Answer 16

Towards the center of the body.

Question 17

Define: Yoga

Answer 17

Yoga means to “yoke,” join together.

Question 18

Name and the four major paths of yoga.

Answer 18

1. Jnana yoga — the path of wisdom.
2. Karma yoga — the path of selfless service.
3. Bhakti yoga — the yoga of love and devotion.
4. Raja yoga — the path of the mind and senses.

Question 19

Name the benefits of Yoga.

Answer 19

1. Reduces mental and emotional stress
2. Improves muscle tone
3. Relieves physical tension
4. May reduce back pain
5. Helps with strength, flexibility, range of motion, and balance
6. Calms the mind, reduces stress and anxiety
7. Increases metabolism and energy
8. Can help reduce depression, panic attacks, and insomnia
9. Strengthens the immune system
10. Slows heart rate
11. Lowers blood pressure
12. Increases blood circulation
13. Helps to detoxify the system
14. Improves function and tone of internal organs, including digestion and elimination
15. Relieves physical tension
16. Promotes a state of relaxation and inner contentment

Answer 20

• Ananda- For those who aspire to more than simply building a hard body, Ananda Yoga provides a tool for spiritual growth while releasing unwanted tensions.