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Section 1: Functional Anatomy (15%) Flashcards

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Which of the following examples would present the longest resistance arm, making it the most mechanically disadvantaged position for the body during resistance training?
A) Side dumbbell raises at 90 degrees of shoulder abduction
B) Dumbbell fly on a fly on a flat bench at the end range of motion (full horizontal adduction)
C) Bicep curl at 90 degrees of elbow flexion
D) Starting position of triceps press down

A

A) Side dumbbell raises at 90 degrees of shoulder abduction

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Which of these muscles is part of the rotator cuff?
A) Coracobracialis 
B) Teres major
C) Supraspinatus
D) Pectoralis minor
A

C) Supraspinatus

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Which of the following muscles is the prime mover during the seated calf raise exercise?
A) Gastrocnemius
B) Semitendinosus
C) Soleus
D) Anterior tibialis
A

C) Soleus

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Spinal extension could be used to evaluate the range of motion in which of the following muscles?
A) Latissimus dorsi
B) Erector spinae
C) Rectus abdominis 
D) Quadratus lumborum
A

C) Rectus abdominis

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The medicine ball side pass occurs in which anatomical plane?
A) Frontal
B) Transverse
C) Sagittal
D) Coronal
A

B) Transverse

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Bar action occurs in which anatomical plane during the lat pulldown exercise?
A) Frontal
B) Transverse
C) Sagittal
D) Coronal
A

A) Frontal

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Eccentric contractions of the \_\_\_\_\_\_ muscle groups decelerate a ballistic movement such as those used in running or throwing
A) Agonist
B) Antagonist
C) Synergist
D) Stabilizing
A

B) Antagonist

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Hyperextension of the shoulder is restricted by the ROM of the \_\_\_\_\_
A) Posterior deltoid
B) Anterior deltoid
C) Subscapularis
D) Teres minor
A

B) Anterior deltoid

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The downward phase of the deadlift exercise invloves a(n) \_\_\_\_\_ contraction of the hip and knee extensors
A) Isometric
B) Plyometric
C) Concentric
D) Eccentric
A

D) Eccentric

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Seated knee extension on a machine has reduced \_\_\_\_\_ recruitment versus knee extension that occurs while standing (closed chain) due to position of the hip.
A) Vastus medialis
B) Rectus femoris
C) Vastus intermedius
D) Vastus lateralis
A

B) Rectus femoris

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A lifting position with noticeable anterior pelvic tilt may be attributed to tightness in the \_\_\_\_\_
A) Latissimus dorsi
B) Erector spinae
C) Rectus abdominis 
D) Illiopsoas
A

D) Illiopsoas

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Type I muscle fibers are converted to Type IIa fibers due to _____
A) Fast twitch nerve activation from training
B) Chronic muscle glycogen depletion from training
C) Improvements in calcium release rates
D) None of the above. Slow twitch fibers cannot be converted into fast twitch.

A

D) None of the above. Slow twitch fibers cannot be converted into fast twitch.

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Due to fiber dynamics, activities requiring a combination of elevated force and prolonged duration preferentially recruit the \_\_\_\_\_ fibers to perform the work
A) Type I
B) Type IIa
C) Type IIb
D) Type III
A

B) Type IIa

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For increased stability during the exercise, the hip adductors would experience the highest force production requirement from isometric contractions during a _____
A) Standing shoulder press using a single dumbbell
B) Seated shoulder press with barbell
C) Standing bilateral cable shoulder press
D) The adductors are not used for stabilization

A

A) Standing shoulder press using a single dumbbell

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The \_\_\_\_\_ contain higher concentrations of Type I muscle fibers due to the postural requirements of the tissue
A) Gluteus medius
B) Rectus abdominis
C) Rhomboids
D) Hip flexor
A

B) Rectus abdominis

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Resisted shoulder extension and humeral adduction can both be used to train the \_\_\_\_
A) Latissimus dorsi
B) Anterior deltoid
C) Subscapularis
D) Teres minor
A

A) Latissimus dorsi

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The forward lunge occurs in which movement plane?
A) Frontal
B) Transverse
C) Sagittal
D) Horizontal
A

C) Sagittal

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The rhomboids are the prime mover for the \_\_\_\_\_ exercise are are responsible for scapular retraction
A) Romanian deadlift
B) Biceps curl
C) Seated row
D) Lunge
A

C) Seated row

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Which of the following muscles is an external rotator of the femur and is associated with low back pain when it becomes tight and limits ROM?
A) Vastus intermedius
B) Quadratus lumborum
C) Pectineus
D) Piriformis
A

D) Piriformis

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Which of these muscles commonly lack flexibility, often leading to a pelvic imbalance that increases the tendency for the pelvis to migrate into a posterior tilt?
A) Quadriceps
B) Hip abductors 
C) Hamstrings
D) Hip adductors
A

C) Hamstrings

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During the performance of the squat exercise, which muscle group is most responsible for hip extension?
A) Gluteal muscles
B) Quadriceps
C) Hamstrings
D) Hip adductors
A

A) Gluteal muscles

22
Q 
At which spinal motion segment do most intervertebral disc injuries occur?
A) C1-C2
B) C7-T1
C) T12-L1
D) L5-S1
A

D) L5-S1

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The primary responsibility of the medial head of the deltoid is \_\_\_\_\_
A) Shoulder flexion
B) Shoulder extension
C) Shoulder adduction
D) Shoulder abduction
A

D) Shoulder abduction

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The forward motion of throwing requires internal rotation and therefore would be accelerated by the \_\_\_\_\_ muscle.
A) Infraspinatus
B) Deltoid
C) Subscapularis
D) Teres minor
A

C) Subscapularis

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The primary role of the \_\_\_\_\_ is to increase intra-abdominal pressure through hoop tension to stabilize and support the spine.
A) Rectus abdominis
B) Transverse abdominis
C) External obliques
D) Erector spinae
A

B) Transverse abdominis

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During the pull-up exercise, the \_\_\_\_\_ are the prime movers.
A) Teres minor and latissimus dorsi
B) Teres major and triceps
C) Teres major and obliques
D) Teres major and latissimus dorsi
A

D) Teres major and latissimus dorsi

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During a forward lunge, the front (weight-bearing) leg uses _____ during the upward phase
A) Concentric contractions of the hip and knee flexors
B) Eccentric contractions of the hip and knee flexors
C) Eccentric contractions of the hip and knee extensors
D) Concentric contractions of the hip and knee extensors

A

D) Concentric contractions of the hip and knee extensors

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Tight hip flexors often lead to an increased lordotic curve of the \_\_\_\_\_ spine.
A) Cervical
B) Thoracic
C) Lumbar
D) Sacral
A

C) Lumbar

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Q 
The growth plates at the ends of a long bone are called \_\_\_\_\_ and may be damaged under very high levels of stress in growing children.
A) Articular surfaces
B) Bursa sacs
C) Epiphyseal plates
D) Sutures
A

C) Epiphyseal plates

30
Q 
What is the correct movement of the GH joint during a triceps extension exercise?
A) Dorsi flexion
B) No joint movement
C) Extension
D) Abduction
A

B) NO joint movement

31
Q 
The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support voluntary movement is termed \_\_\_\_\_.
A) Neuromuscular system
B) Systemic transfer
C) Kinetic chain
D) Isotonic acceleration
A

C) Kinetic chain

32
Q 
Which of the following muscles is commonly found to lack proper flexibility; promoting a posterior pelvic tilt?
A) Quadricps
B) Glutes
C) Obliques
D) Hip flexors
A

B) Glutes

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The \_\_\_\_\_ is the only dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon both hip and knee joints.
A) Vastus lateralis
B) Biceps femoris
C) Vastus intermedius
D) Rectus femoris
A

D) Rectus femoris

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What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical spine?
A) Lordotic
B) Kyphotic
C) Sciatic
D) Thoracic
A

A) Lordotic

35
Q 
Which tissue functions to connect a muscle to bone?
A) Ligament
B) Sarcomere
C) Tendon
D) Myofilament
A

C) Tendon

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Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted during the crunch movement?
A) Obliques
B) Illiopsoas
C) Erector spinae
D) Rectus abdominis
A

D) Rectus abdominis

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During the performance of a single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what muscles are considered the prime movers?
A) Quadriceps & Glutes
B) Hamstrings & Calf
C) Sartorius & Hip flexors
D) Hip adductors & TFL
A

A) Quadriceps & Glutes

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What muscle acts as the agonist during the performance of the Romanian deadlift?
A) Shoulders
B) Pectoralis
C) Hamstrings
D Rhomboids
A

C) Hamstrings

39
Q 
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps are contracting \_\_\_\_\_.
A) Concentrically
B) Eccentrically
C) Isometrically
D) Isokinetically
A

B) Eccentrically

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Q 
Plantar flexion of the ankle during running is caused by a concentric contraction of which muscle?
A) Anterior tibialis
B) Gastrocnemius
C) Hamstring
D) Serratus anterior
A

B) Gastrocnemius

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During performance of the side lateral raise, the prime mover is the \_\_\_\_\_.
A) Rhomboid
B) Infraspinatus
C) Levator scapulae
D) Deltoid
A

D) Deltoid

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Which of the following would cause dorsiflexion of the ankle?
A) A concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis
B) An isometric contraction of the soleus
C) An eccentric contraction of the biceps femoris
D) A concentric contraction of the vastus lateralis

A

A) A concentric contraction of the anterior tibialis

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Retraction of the scapulae, as seen during proper performance of the bilateral row exercise, is accomplished by a _____.
A) Concentric contraction of the pectoralis major
B) Concentric contraction of the rhomboids
C) Eccentric contraction of the latissimus dorsi
D) Eccentric contraction of the erector spinae

A

B) Concentric contraction of the rhomboids

44
Q 
A majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting and movement mechanics occur between which major segments of the spine?
A) Cervical and thoracic
B) Thoracic and lumbar
C) Lumbar and sacral
D) Sacral and coccyx
A

C) Lumbar and sacral

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Q 
Which muscle acts as a spinal stabilizer during the performance of a push-up?
A) Transverse abdominis
B) Pectoralis minor
C) Serratus anterior
D) Rhomboids
A

A) Transverse abdominis

46
Q 
Having your client rehearse the forward lunge repeatedly without weights will improve their movment performance due to neuromuscular familiarity, referred to as \_\_\_\_\_.
A) Proprioception
B) Motor learning
C) Kinetic chain
D) Ballistic movements
A

B) Motor learning

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Q 
After performing a flexibility screen, it is determined that your client has difficulty moving through a full, functional  ROM at the shoulder joint; with clear limitations in external rotation capabilities. Which of the following exercises may prove difficult to perform properly as a result of this flexibility concern?
A) Chest flys
B) Standing triceps pushdown
C) Deadlift
D) Back squat
A

D) Back squat

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Which of the following connective tissues is responsible for providing stability within a joint by connecting bone to bone?
A) Tendon
B) Sarcomere
C) Fascia
D) Ligament
A

D) Ligament

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