Exam 6: Flexibility and Low-Back Fitness

Yoga is an effective way to build flexibility and improve all of the following EXCEPT

Loss of flexibility due to an injury depends on

Individuals who have ________ are actually overly flexible,because their joints move beyond the normal range of motion.

Which type of stretching has the highest risk of injury?

The standing cat stretch is a flexibility exercise for the

Which of the following would be an example of a ball-and-socket joint?

The muscles of the ________ work together to support proper alignment and posture.

The fact that flexibility varies from joint to joint demonstrates the principle of ________.

Collagen is a key component of tendons,ligaments,and connective tissue within muscle.

Briefly indicate the key components of synovial joints and their main functions.

What is a stiff but flexible tissue found in the joints as well as in the ears,nose,and parts of the rib cage?

The ________ is a long,thin bundle of nerves,fluid,and support cells that extends from the brain down the back.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that,for static stretches,each stretch be held for a duration of ________ seconds each time.

What is a condition in which the joint capsule thickens and contracts,causing pain and stiffness?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for managing back pain?

Women's greater flexibility is primarily due to anatomical and ________ differences.

The key protein found in bone,cartilage,ligaments,tendons,skin,and connective tissue is called ________.

You should warm up before stretching.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that,for static stretches,each stretch should be performed once and held for 5-10 seconds each time.

Loss of flexibility is primarily due to inactivity.