Question 1

Which of the following muscles would be most effective in performing anterior pelvic rotation?

Accepted Answer

A) Erector spinae 
B) External abdominal oblique 
C) Internal abdominal oblique 
D) Rectus abdominis 
A) Erector spinae 
B) External abdominal oblique 
C) Internal abdominal oblique 
D) Rectus abdominis

Question 2

The spinous processes are located anterior with respect to the vertebral bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The primary movers in cervical spine extension (against resistance) are the:

Accepted Answer

A) erector spinae. 
B) scalenus. 
C) semispinalis cervicis. 
D) sternocleidomastoid. 
A) erector spinae. 
B) scalenus. 
C) semispinalis cervicis. 
D) sternocleidomastoid.

Question 4

The rectus abdominis muscle can control the tilt of the pelvis when contracting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The right and left iliocostalis are agonistic to each other in right and left spinal rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The vertebral column has 32 pairs of spinal nerves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most of the rotation within the cervical region occurs in the joint between _____.

Accepted Answer

A) C1 and C2 
B) C2 and C3 
C) C7 and T1 
D) Occipital condyles and C1 
A) C1 and C2 
B) C2 and C3 
C) C7 and T1 
D) Occipital condyles and C1

Question 8

The diaphragm depresses and draws the central tendon forward during exhalation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The linea alba runs vertically from the xiphoid process through the umbilicus to the pubis and divides the rectus abdominis muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The vertebral column has 24 articulating vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following muscles would be most effective in performing anterior pelvic rotation?

The spinous processes are located anterior with respect to the vertebral bodies.

The primary movers in cervical spine extension (against resistance) are the:

The rectus abdominis muscle can control the tilt of the pelvis when contracting.

The right and left iliocostalis are agonistic to each other in right and left spinal rotation.

The vertebral column has 32 pairs of spinal nerves.

Most of the rotation within the cervical region occurs in the joint between _____.

The diaphragm depresses and draws the central tendon forward during exhalation.

The linea alba runs vertically from the xiphoid process through the umbilicus to the pubis and divides the rectus abdominis muscle.

The vertebral column has 24 articulating vertebrae.

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

Muscular Analysis of Selected Exercises and Related Concepts

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Exam 11: The Trunk and Spinal Column

Which of the following muscles would be most effective in performing anterior pelvic rotation?

The spinous processes are located anterior with respect to the vertebral bodies.

The primary movers in cervical spine extension (against resistance) are the:

The rectus abdominis muscle can control the tilt of the pelvis when contracting.

The right and left iliocostalis are agonistic to each other in right and left spinal rotation.

The vertebral column has 32 pairs of spinal nerves.

Most of the rotation within the cervical region occurs in the joint between _____.

The diaphragm depresses and draws the central tendon forward during exhalation.

The linea alba runs vertically from the xiphoid process through the umbilicus to the pubis and divides the rectus abdominis muscle.

The vertebral column has 24 articulating vertebrae.

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

Muscular Analysis of Selected Exercises and Related Concepts

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