NCSF CPT Exam Prep Cards CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the biomechanical term for the movement at the shoulder during a frontal raise? - ANSWER
Shoulder Flexion
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the pull up? -
ANSWER Shoulder Adduction
What is the primary movement performed during the concentric phase of the Romanian Deadlift? -
ANSWER Hip Extension
What is the prime mover during the front squat? - ANSWER Quadriceps
Which type of pelvic tilt is used during the abdominal exercises targeting the rectus abdominis? -
ANSWER Posterior Pelvic Tilt
Which muscle functions as the antagonist during the standing calf raise exercise? - ANSWER Anterior
Tibialis
Which trunk muscle is the primary local stabilizer for the spine? - ANSWER Transverse Abdominis
Where is the correct terminal pull position of the bar during the lat pull-down exercise? - ANSWER The
chest
What is the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg? - ANSWER Tibia
In addition to trunk rotation, the obliques are also responsible for trunk ____________. - ANSWER
Lateral Flexion
, The reverse lunge is performed in what movement plane? - ANSWER Sagittal
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the dumbbell fly? -
ANSWER Horizontal adduction
What type of contraction must be performed by the erector spinae during the dumbbell bent-over row
to maintain proper form? - ANSWER An isometric contraction
During the downward phase of the leg press exercise, the quadriceps must perform that type of
contraction? - ANSWER An eccentric contraction
What is the normal curvature for the thoracic portion of the spine? - ANSWER Kyphotic
An undesirable exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine is termed: - ANSWER Lordosis
Bones are connected together by what type of connective tissue? - ANSWER Ligaments
What rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation? - ANSWER Subscapularis
The antagonist muscle group during the seated leg extension exercise is the: - ANSWER Hamstrings
Identify a leg muscle that crosses more than one joint. - ANSWER Rectus Femoris - hip flexor/knee
extensor;
Bicep femoris - knee flexor/hip extensor;
Gastrocnemius - plantar flexor/knee flexor
Most injuries of the back occur at which portion of the spine? - ANSWER Lumbar region (lower back)
The ____________ spine is found within the neck and upper back. - ANSWER Cervical
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the biomechanical term for the movement at the shoulder during a frontal raise? - ANSWER
Shoulder Flexion
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the pull up? -
ANSWER Shoulder Adduction
What is the primary movement performed during the concentric phase of the Romanian Deadlift? -
ANSWER Hip Extension
What is the prime mover during the front squat? - ANSWER Quadriceps
Which type of pelvic tilt is used during the abdominal exercises targeting the rectus abdominis? -
ANSWER Posterior Pelvic Tilt
Which muscle functions as the antagonist during the standing calf raise exercise? - ANSWER Anterior
Tibialis
Which trunk muscle is the primary local stabilizer for the spine? - ANSWER Transverse Abdominis
Where is the correct terminal pull position of the bar during the lat pull-down exercise? - ANSWER The
chest
What is the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg? - ANSWER Tibia
In addition to trunk rotation, the obliques are also responsible for trunk ____________. - ANSWER
Lateral Flexion
, The reverse lunge is performed in what movement plane? - ANSWER Sagittal
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the dumbbell fly? -
ANSWER Horizontal adduction
What type of contraction must be performed by the erector spinae during the dumbbell bent-over row
to maintain proper form? - ANSWER An isometric contraction
During the downward phase of the leg press exercise, the quadriceps must perform that type of
contraction? - ANSWER An eccentric contraction
What is the normal curvature for the thoracic portion of the spine? - ANSWER Kyphotic
An undesirable exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine is termed: - ANSWER Lordosis
Bones are connected together by what type of connective tissue? - ANSWER Ligaments
What rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation? - ANSWER Subscapularis
The antagonist muscle group during the seated leg extension exercise is the: - ANSWER Hamstrings
Identify a leg muscle that crosses more than one joint. - ANSWER Rectus Femoris - hip flexor/knee
extensor;
Bicep femoris - knee flexor/hip extensor;
Gastrocnemius - plantar flexor/knee flexor
Most injuries of the back occur at which portion of the spine? - ANSWER Lumbar region (lower back)
The ____________ spine is found within the neck and upper back. - ANSWER Cervical
