Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding the action of the quadriceps muscle group during squatting?

Accepted Answer

A) When the descent is at the same speed as gravity no muscular control is exerted. 
B) When the descent is at the same speed as gravity the muscle lengthening is eccentric. 
C) Both of the above choices are correct 
D) None of the above choices is correct 
A) When the descent is at the same speed as gravity no muscular control is exerted. 
B) When the descent is at the same speed as gravity the muscle lengthening is eccentric. 
C) Both of the above choices are correct 
D) None of the above choices is correct

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not valid regarding an "Open Kinetic Chain"?

Accepted Answer

A) allows any one joint in the extremity to move or function separately 
B) lower extremity examples include seated hip flexion, knee extension, and ankle dorsiflexion 
C) requires the movement of other joints in the extremity 
D) upper extremity examples include a shoulder shrug, shoulder abduction, or a biceps curl 
A) allows any one joint in the extremity to move or function separately 
B) lower extremity examples include seated hip flexion, knee extension, and ankle dorsiflexion 
C) requires the movement of other joints in the extremity 
D) upper extremity examples include a shoulder shrug, shoulder abduction, or a biceps curl

Question 3

Which of the following muscles is not strengthened to any substantial degree by abdominal curl-ups without rotation to the right and left?

Accepted Answer

A) Erector spinae 
B) Internal and external abdominal obliques 
C) Rectus abdominis 
D) Sternocleidomastoids 
A) Erector spinae 
B) Internal and external abdominal obliques 
C) Rectus abdominis 
D) Sternocleidomastoids

Question 4

Which of the following is not an agonist muscle of shoulder flexion when performing "alternating prone extension" exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Biceps brachii 
B) Coracobrachialis 
C) Deltoid 
D) Triceps brachii 
A) Biceps brachii 
B) Coracobrachialis 
C) Deltoid 
D) Triceps brachii

Question 5

Muscles are usually grouped together according to their eccentric function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility are general body characteristics that are not specific to each body area and muscle group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Compared to an untrained person, a well-trained person will see relatively minor improvements in the amount of weight that can be lifted over the same period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the lowering phase of a barbell press?

Accepted Answer

A) the elbow muscles perform extension 
B) the shoulder girdle muscles perform eccentric downward rotation 
C) the shoulder girdle muscles perform elevation 
D) the shoulder joint muscles cause flexion 
A) the elbow muscles perform extension 
B) the shoulder girdle muscles perform eccentric downward rotation 
C) the shoulder girdle muscles perform elevation 
D) the shoulder joint muscles cause flexion

Question 9

During the lifting phase of a "dead lift" exercise the agonist muscles of the hip include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Biceps femoris 
B) Gluteus maximus 
C) Semimembranosus 
D) Vastus medialis 
A) Biceps femoris 
B) Gluteus maximus 
C) Semimembranosus 
D) Vastus medialis

Question 10

Which of the following muscles is not eccentrically active during the lowering phase of a dead lift exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Gluteus maximus 
B) Iliopsoas 
C) Rectus femoris 
D) Semitendinosus 
A) Gluteus maximus 
B) Iliopsoas 
C) Rectus femoris 
D) Semitendinosus

Question 11

The quadriceps muscle group functions as a decelerator to knee joint flexion in weight-bearing movements by contracting concentrically to prevent too rapid of a downward movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are open chain exercises except for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) abdominal curl-up 
B) alternating prone extension 
C) sit-up 
D) squat 
A) abdominal curl-up 
B) alternating prone extension 
C) sit-up 
D) squat

Question 13

The body will gradually, over time, attempt to adapt very specifically to the various stresses and overloads to which it is subjected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When determining appropriate conditioning exercises one should consider the open versus closed kinetic chain demands of the activity through analysis of skilled movements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The "SAID Principle" is applicable in every form of muscle training as well as to the systems of body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is not necessary to analyze each individual's exercise and skill technique in order to specifically design an exercise program to meet his/her needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not considered very important in skillful performance of physical activity and body maintenance from a kinesiological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) Endurance 
B) Flexibility 
C) Power 
D) Strength 
A) Endurance 
B) Flexibility 
C) Power 
D) Strength

Question 18

Eccentric actions occur when muscles lengthen under tension to control the joints moving with gravity or an external resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following joint motions is controlled during the lowering phase of "hip sled" exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Abduction 
B) Dorsiflexion 
C) Extension 
D) Plantar flexion 
A) Abduction 
B) Dorsiflexion 
C) Extension 
D) Plantar flexion

Question 20

The dead lift strengthens the knee extensors through _____.

Accepted Answer

A) concentric contractions during the lowering phase 
B) eccentric contractions during the lifting phase 
C) eccentric contractions during the lowering phase 
D) isometric contractions during the lifting phase 
A) concentric contractions during the lowering phase 
B) eccentric contractions during the lifting phase 
C) eccentric contractions during the lowering phase 
D) isometric contractions during the lifting phase

Which of the following statements is true regarding the action of the quadriceps muscle group during squatting?

Which of the following statements is not valid regarding an "Open Kinetic Chain"?

Which of the following muscles is not strengthened to any substantial degree by abdominal curl-ups without rotation to the right and left?

Which of the following is not an agonist muscle of shoulder flexion when performing "alternating prone extension" exercise?

Muscles are usually grouped together according to their eccentric function.

Muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility are general body characteristics that are not specific to each body area and muscle group.

Compared to an untrained person, a well-trained person will see relatively minor improvements in the amount of weight that can be lifted over the same period of time.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the lowering phase of a barbell press?

During the lifting phase of a "dead lift" exercise the agonist muscles of the hip include all of the following except:

Which of the following muscles is not eccentrically active during the lowering phase of a dead lift exercise?

The quadriceps muscle group functions as a decelerator to knee joint flexion in weight-bearing movements by contracting concentrically to prevent too rapid of a downward movement.

All of the following are open chain exercises except for _____.

The body will gradually, over time, attempt to adapt very specifically to the various stresses and overloads to which it is subjected.

When determining appropriate conditioning exercises one should consider the open versus closed kinetic chain demands of the activity through analysis of skilled movements.

The "SAID Principle" is applicable in every form of muscle training as well as to the systems of body.

It is not necessary to analyze each individual's exercise and skill technique in order to specifically design an exercise program to meet his/her needs.

Which of the following is not considered very important in skillful performance of physical activity and body maintenance from a kinesiological perspective?

Eccentric actions occur when muscles lengthen under tension to control the joints moving with gravity or an external resistance.

Which of the following joint motions is controlled during the lowering phase of "hip sled" exercise?

The dead lift strengthens the knee extensors through _____.

Foundations of Structural Kinesiology

Neuromuscular Fundamentals

Basic Biomechanical Factors and Concepts

The Shoulder Girdle

The Shoulder Joint

The Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

The Wrist and Hand Joints

The Hip Joint and Pelvic Girdle

The Knee Joint

The Ankle and Foot Joints

The Trunk and Spinal Column

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Exam 12: Muscular Analysis of Selected Exercises and Related Concepts

Which of the following statements is true regarding the action of the quadriceps muscle group during squatting?

Which of the following statements is not valid regarding an "Open Kinetic Chain"?

Which of the following muscles is not strengthened to any substantial degree by abdominal curl-ups without rotation to the right and left?

Which of the following is not an agonist muscle of shoulder flexion when performing "alternating prone extension" exercise?

Muscles are usually grouped together according to their eccentric function.

Muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility are general body characteristics that are not specific to each body area and muscle group.

Compared to an untrained person, a well-trained person will see relatively minor improvements in the amount of weight that can be lifted over the same period of time.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the lowering phase of a barbell press?

During the lifting phase of a "dead lift" exercise the agonist muscles of the hip include all of the following except:

Which of the following muscles is not eccentrically active during the lowering phase of a dead lift exercise?

The quadriceps muscle group functions as a decelerator to knee joint flexion in weight-bearing movements by contracting concentrically to prevent too rapid of a downward movement.

All of the following are open chain exercises except for _____.

The body will gradually, over time, attempt to adapt very specifically to the various stresses and overloads to which it is subjected.

When determining appropriate conditioning exercises one should consider the open versus closed kinetic chain demands of the activity through analysis of skilled movements.

The "SAID Principle" is applicable in every form of muscle training as well as to the systems of body.

It is not necessary to analyze each individual's exercise and skill technique in order to specifically design an exercise program to meet his/her needs.

Which of the following is not considered very important in skillful performance of physical activity and body maintenance from a kinesiological perspective?

Eccentric actions occur when muscles lengthen under tension to control the joints moving with gravity or an external resistance.

Which of the following joint motions is controlled during the lowering phase of "hip sled" exercise?

The dead lift strengthens the knee extensors through _____.

Foundations of Structural Kinesiology

Neuromuscular Fundamentals

Basic Biomechanical Factors and Concepts

The Shoulder Girdle

The Shoulder Joint

The Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

The Wrist and Hand Joints

The Hip Joint and Pelvic Girdle

The Knee Joint

The Ankle and Foot Joints

The Trunk and Spinal Column

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