NCSF Final Exam Questions & Answers
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during a triceps extension exercise? -
ANS - no joint movement
The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support
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NCSF Final Exam Questions & Answers
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during a triceps extension exercise? -
ANS - no joint movement
The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support voluntary movement is termed
__________. - ANS - kinetic chain
Which of the following muscles is commonly found to lack proper flexibility; promoting a
posterior pelvic tilt as seen in this picture? - ANS - glutes
The _________ is the only dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon both the
hip and knee joints. - ANS - rectus femoris
What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical spine? - ANS - lordotic
Which tissue functions to connect a muscle to a bone? - ANS - tendon
Which of the following represents the four muscles of the rotator cuff? - ANS - supraspinatus,
infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted during the
crunch movement? - ANS - rectus abdominis
During the performance of a single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what muscles are considered the
prime movers? - ANS - quadriceps and glutes
What muscle acts as the agonist during performance of the Romanian deadlift? - ANS -
Hamstrings
During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps are contracting _________. -
ANS - eccentrically
Plantar flexion of the ankle during running is caused by a concentric contraction of which
muscle? - ANS - Gastrocnemius
During performance of the side lateral raise, the prime mover is the __________. - ANS - deltoid
Which of the following would cause dorsiflexion of the ankle? - ANS - a concentric contraction
of the anterior tibialis
Retraction of the scapulae, as seen during proper performance of the bilateral row exercise, is
accomplished by a __________. - ANS - concentric contraction of the rhomboids
A majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting and movement mechanics occur between which
segments of the spine? - ANS - lumbar and sacral
Which muscle acts as a spinal stabilizer during the performance of a push-up? - ANS - transverse
abdominis
Having your client rehearse the forward lunge repeatedl
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