STOTTS PILATES WRITTEN ANATOMY ACTUAL EXAM
LATEST 2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
neutral pelvis - ANSWER refers to the position of the pelvis when the
anterior/front superior/top iliac/hip bones spine (ASIS) on each side of the
pelvis & pubic symphysis (PS) are in the same horizontal plane (coronal
plane when erect) and the two ASIS are in the same transverse plane.
neutral spine - ANSWER indicates that the natural curves of the spine are
present
spine - ANSWER When the _______is in neutral position the pelvis must
be in neutral, however, there are instances where the pelvis may be in
neutral and the spine is not.
anterior pelvic tilt (arch) - ANSWER ASIS are highter than the PS
posterior pelvic tilt (tuck) - ANSWER PS is higher than the ASIS
benefits of working in the neutral position - ANSWER Encourages balanced
muscular development of the pelvic complex and correct muscle
recruitment
movements - ANSWER We strive to maintain a particular pelvic alignment,
the pelvis is dynamic and constantly adjusting to _____ of the body.
posterior - ANSWER There are instances when it may be advantageous to
work with the pelvis in a _______ tilt and this should be assessed on a
case by case basis
spinal flexors & spinal extensors - ANSWER Two muscle group that acts
on the pelvic complex ....starting with an "S"
hip flexors & hip adductors - ANSWER Muscle group that acts on the pelvic
complex ....starting with an "H"
coupling - ANSWER Muscles often function in a _____ pattern and when
correcting alignment both should be addressed
,breathing benefits - ANSWER Oxygenates the blood & nourish the body on
a cellular level
breathing benefits - ANSWER Improves circulation
breathing benefits - ANSWER Calms the mind and the body
breathing benefits - ANSWER Encourages concentration
breathing benefits - ANSWER Recruits the appropriate muscles for the
movements
breathing benefits - ANSWER Provides a rhythm for the movements
diaphragmatic breathing - ANSWER is Diaphragmatic breathing OR
Lateral/intercostals breathing: the diaphragm is responsible for 75 % of the
respiratory effort
flattens - ANSWER In diaphragm breathing...when the diaphragm contracts
it ____, increasing the vertical dimension of the thorax.
upward - ANSWER An addition action of the diaphragm in diaphragmatic
breathing is in the external intercostals muscle.. when in contraction pull
the lower ribs in what direction upward or downward
pilates breathing - ANSWER Lateral breathing or intercostal breathing is
also known as
lateral breathing or intercostal breathing - ANSWER Answer is
Diaphragmatic breathing OR Lateral/intercostal breathing: emphasizes the
lateral expansion of the rib cage (inhale but keep abs in)
lateral breathing or intercostal breathing - ANSWER Answer is
Diaphragmatic breathing OR Lateral/intercostal breathing: used in pilates
as a mode of breathing to facilitate and maintain abdominal contraction
while performing exercises, particularly pertinent during inhalation.
muscle focus - ANSWER ___ ___is the muscle or group of muscle that is
the primary focus of the exercise.
,may - ANSWER Answer is may OR may not:
In regards to Muscle Focus - At times due to the complexity of the
movement pattern and the changing positions there may/may not in fact be
more than one muscle focus
may not - ANSWER answer is may OR may not:
In regards to Muscle Focus - Without identifying the muscle foucus the
desired result may or may not be achieved
cueing - ANSWER As one gains more experience teaching the ______
improves. This is probably one of the most apparent qualities of an
experienced teacher.
stabilizers, initiators, movers - ANSWER SIM stands for.
stabilizers, initiators, movers - ANSWER The order in which muscles
functions are
initiators - ANSWER The_______is the link between the stabilizers and
movers
1880 - ANSWER Joseph Pilates was born in Dusseldorf Germany in what
year
1912 - ANSWER Joseph Pilates traveled to England & met his wife Clara in
what year
rehabilitation of disabled & sick - ANSWER In WW1 Joseph Pilates devised
apparatus to aid in________ of ________ & _______.
1926 - ANSWER Joseph Pilates set up his first Pilate studio in New York in
what year?
whole body - ANSWER Joseph Pilates guiding philosophy in creating the
apparatus and the movements was that the ___ ____ must be exercised to
achieve good health.
, body alignment & balance - ANSWER Pilates equipment is designed to
condition the entire body using positions & movements, which ultimately
correct__ __ & __.
controlology - ANSWER A way of life and a path to total health rather than
merely a series of exercises. Certainly a holistic approach & life long
process, rather than only a physical fitness regimen was Joseph Pilates
Method known as
springs - ANSWER In Pilates ____ provide a progressive overload, protect
the joints and are the reason for not growing muscle mass.
different - ANSWER Answer is either same OR different: It is important for
teachers to know that The Center of Gravity is same/different for everyone
is - ANSWER Answer is OR is not: Understanding the mechanics of an
exercise in order to make exercises easier or more difficult or most
importantly safe as the case may be is/is not important to for teachers to
know.
flexion - ANSWER Movement in an anterior direction for the upper
extremities and hip joint & movement in a posterior direction for the lower
extremities (or bringing 2 bones together) is known as
push - ANSWER Reaching the leg out of the hip joint or creating a
sensation of lengthening the movement is conceptual, but the end result
may be physically apparent. The goal is to work on both the physical and
mental planes to gain desired results, keeping in mind the important fact
are that muscles can only pull and not___.
agonist - ANSWER Muscle role: principal muscle in a movement is known
as the
antagonist - ANSWER Muscle role: opposite muscle in action to the agonist
synergist - ANSWER Muscle role: a muscle or muscles that act to
neutralize an undesired action
stabilizer or fixator - ANSWER Muscle role: a muscle, which anchors or
supports a bone or body part such as arms in pelvic press
LATEST 2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
neutral pelvis - ANSWER refers to the position of the pelvis when the
anterior/front superior/top iliac/hip bones spine (ASIS) on each side of the
pelvis & pubic symphysis (PS) are in the same horizontal plane (coronal
plane when erect) and the two ASIS are in the same transverse plane.
neutral spine - ANSWER indicates that the natural curves of the spine are
present
spine - ANSWER When the _______is in neutral position the pelvis must
be in neutral, however, there are instances where the pelvis may be in
neutral and the spine is not.
anterior pelvic tilt (arch) - ANSWER ASIS are highter than the PS
posterior pelvic tilt (tuck) - ANSWER PS is higher than the ASIS
benefits of working in the neutral position - ANSWER Encourages balanced
muscular development of the pelvic complex and correct muscle
recruitment
movements - ANSWER We strive to maintain a particular pelvic alignment,
the pelvis is dynamic and constantly adjusting to _____ of the body.
posterior - ANSWER There are instances when it may be advantageous to
work with the pelvis in a _______ tilt and this should be assessed on a
case by case basis
spinal flexors & spinal extensors - ANSWER Two muscle group that acts
on the pelvic complex ....starting with an "S"
hip flexors & hip adductors - ANSWER Muscle group that acts on the pelvic
complex ....starting with an "H"
coupling - ANSWER Muscles often function in a _____ pattern and when
correcting alignment both should be addressed
,breathing benefits - ANSWER Oxygenates the blood & nourish the body on
a cellular level
breathing benefits - ANSWER Improves circulation
breathing benefits - ANSWER Calms the mind and the body
breathing benefits - ANSWER Encourages concentration
breathing benefits - ANSWER Recruits the appropriate muscles for the
movements
breathing benefits - ANSWER Provides a rhythm for the movements
diaphragmatic breathing - ANSWER is Diaphragmatic breathing OR
Lateral/intercostals breathing: the diaphragm is responsible for 75 % of the
respiratory effort
flattens - ANSWER In diaphragm breathing...when the diaphragm contracts
it ____, increasing the vertical dimension of the thorax.
upward - ANSWER An addition action of the diaphragm in diaphragmatic
breathing is in the external intercostals muscle.. when in contraction pull
the lower ribs in what direction upward or downward
pilates breathing - ANSWER Lateral breathing or intercostal breathing is
also known as
lateral breathing or intercostal breathing - ANSWER Answer is
Diaphragmatic breathing OR Lateral/intercostal breathing: emphasizes the
lateral expansion of the rib cage (inhale but keep abs in)
lateral breathing or intercostal breathing - ANSWER Answer is
Diaphragmatic breathing OR Lateral/intercostal breathing: used in pilates
as a mode of breathing to facilitate and maintain abdominal contraction
while performing exercises, particularly pertinent during inhalation.
muscle focus - ANSWER ___ ___is the muscle or group of muscle that is
the primary focus of the exercise.
,may - ANSWER Answer is may OR may not:
In regards to Muscle Focus - At times due to the complexity of the
movement pattern and the changing positions there may/may not in fact be
more than one muscle focus
may not - ANSWER answer is may OR may not:
In regards to Muscle Focus - Without identifying the muscle foucus the
desired result may or may not be achieved
cueing - ANSWER As one gains more experience teaching the ______
improves. This is probably one of the most apparent qualities of an
experienced teacher.
stabilizers, initiators, movers - ANSWER SIM stands for.
stabilizers, initiators, movers - ANSWER The order in which muscles
functions are
initiators - ANSWER The_______is the link between the stabilizers and
movers
1880 - ANSWER Joseph Pilates was born in Dusseldorf Germany in what
year
1912 - ANSWER Joseph Pilates traveled to England & met his wife Clara in
what year
rehabilitation of disabled & sick - ANSWER In WW1 Joseph Pilates devised
apparatus to aid in________ of ________ & _______.
1926 - ANSWER Joseph Pilates set up his first Pilate studio in New York in
what year?
whole body - ANSWER Joseph Pilates guiding philosophy in creating the
apparatus and the movements was that the ___ ____ must be exercised to
achieve good health.
, body alignment & balance - ANSWER Pilates equipment is designed to
condition the entire body using positions & movements, which ultimately
correct__ __ & __.
controlology - ANSWER A way of life and a path to total health rather than
merely a series of exercises. Certainly a holistic approach & life long
process, rather than only a physical fitness regimen was Joseph Pilates
Method known as
springs - ANSWER In Pilates ____ provide a progressive overload, protect
the joints and are the reason for not growing muscle mass.
different - ANSWER Answer is either same OR different: It is important for
teachers to know that The Center of Gravity is same/different for everyone
is - ANSWER Answer is OR is not: Understanding the mechanics of an
exercise in order to make exercises easier or more difficult or most
importantly safe as the case may be is/is not important to for teachers to
know.
flexion - ANSWER Movement in an anterior direction for the upper
extremities and hip joint & movement in a posterior direction for the lower
extremities (or bringing 2 bones together) is known as
push - ANSWER Reaching the leg out of the hip joint or creating a
sensation of lengthening the movement is conceptual, but the end result
may be physically apparent. The goal is to work on both the physical and
mental planes to gain desired results, keeping in mind the important fact
are that muscles can only pull and not___.
agonist - ANSWER Muscle role: principal muscle in a movement is known
as the
antagonist - ANSWER Muscle role: opposite muscle in action to the agonist
synergist - ANSWER Muscle role: a muscle or muscles that act to
neutralize an undesired action
stabilizer or fixator - ANSWER Muscle role: a muscle, which anchors or
supports a bone or body part such as arms in pelvic press
