Exam 12: Muscular Analysis of Selected Exercises and Related Concepts

The abdominal curl-up does not strengthen the internal and external oblique abdominals unless trunk rotation is included.

The "Kinetic Chain Concept" indicates that our extremities consist of several bony segments linked by a series of joints.

Most physical activity, particularly those that involve the lower extremity, requires multiple joint activities involving multiple muscle groups.

During the arm pull/leg push phase of the rowing exercise the shoulder joint performs flexion.

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

The gastrocnemius and soleus are strengthened in the lowering phase of the squat due to their eccentric contractions.

The squat and dead lift are similar in that they both strengthen the _____.

During the "follow-through" phase velocity of the moving body segment progressively decreases over a wide range of motion which is usually attributable to high eccentric activity in muscles.

During the return phase of rowing exercise the wrist and hand joints perform extension.

Muscles generally function in paired opposition to an antagonistic group.