NCSF-CPT Practice Exam Vol. 2 M with
Complete Solutions
What are the 4 rotator cuff muscles? - ANS-Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor,
and subscapularis.
Spinal extension could be used to evaluate the range of motion in which muscle? -
ANS-Rectus abdominis
Bar action occurs in which anatomical plane during the lat pull down exercise? - ANS-
Frontal
Hyperextension of the shoulder is restricted by the range of motion (ROM) of the _____.
- ANS-Anterior deltoid
Seated knee extension on a machine has reduced _____ recruitment versus knee
extension that occurs while standing (closed chain) due to the position of the hip. - ANS-
Rectus femoris
Due to fiber dynamics, activities requiring a combination of elevated force and
prolonged duration preferentially recruit the _____ fibers to perform the work. - ANS-
Type IIa
What muscle works with the gluteus minims and medius to cause hip abduction? - ANS-
Tensor fascia latae
What muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder adduction? - ANS-Latissimus Dorsi
The _____ contain higher concentrations of Type I muscle fibers due to the postural
requirements of the tissue. - ANS-Rectus abdominis
The forward lunge occurs in which movement plane? - ANS-Sagittal
The rhomboids are the prime mover for the _____ exercise and are responsible for
scapular retraction. - ANS-Seated row
Which muscle commonly lacks flexibility, often leading to a pelvic imbalance that
increases the tendency for the pelvis to migrate into a posterior tilt? - ANS-Hamstrings
At which spinal motion segment do most intervertebral disc injuries occur? - ANS-L5-S1
, The forward motion of throwing requires internal rotation and therefore would be
accelerated by the _____ muscle. - ANS-Subscapularis
What muscle lies below the mid-fibers of the trapezius and causes scapular retraction? -
ANS-Rhomboids major
During the pull-up exercise, the _____ are the prime movers. - ANS-Teres major and
latissimus dorsi
Tight hip flexors often lead to an increased lordotic curve of the _____ spine. - ANS-
Lumbar
Completing three minutes of moderate intensity exercise would use fuel primarily from
which metabolic pathway? - ANS-Anaerobic metabolism of carbohydrates
In general, it takes _____ before protein synthesis will enhance a muscle's size and the
respective motor unit's force capabilities. - ANS-6 - 8 weeks
A motor nerve and all of the muscle fibers it innervates is called a _____. - ANS-motor
unit
What initiates a muscle contraction by binding troponin? - ANS-Calcium
What is/are used to make ATP anaerobically during high intensity exercise, making it a
key dietary fuel source for activity? - ANS-Carbohydrates
Which minerals play a role in cellular fluid balance and affects risk of dehydration during
exercise? - ANS-Sodium, chloride, and potassium.
What may cause inhibition to muscle cell contractility during physical activity? - ANS-
Lactic acid
Suppose that after several weeks of training a client's VO2max increased from 34
ml/kg/min-1 to 38 ml/kg/min-1. What physiological adaptions played a role in the
improvement? - ANS-An increase in O2 extraction and increased cardiac output due to
training
The _____ muscle fiber is largest in diameter and has the greatest potential for
increases in size. - ANS-Type IIb
Endurance athletes usually have a lower heart rate at rest due to _____. - ANS-A
greater stroke volume
A person's unique adaption response to a particular resistance training program is
primarily due to _____. - ANS-Differences in muscle fiber concentrations
Complete Solutions
What are the 4 rotator cuff muscles? - ANS-Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor,
and subscapularis.
Spinal extension could be used to evaluate the range of motion in which muscle? -
ANS-Rectus abdominis
Bar action occurs in which anatomical plane during the lat pull down exercise? - ANS-
Frontal
Hyperextension of the shoulder is restricted by the range of motion (ROM) of the _____.
- ANS-Anterior deltoid
Seated knee extension on a machine has reduced _____ recruitment versus knee
extension that occurs while standing (closed chain) due to the position of the hip. - ANS-
Rectus femoris
Due to fiber dynamics, activities requiring a combination of elevated force and
prolonged duration preferentially recruit the _____ fibers to perform the work. - ANS-
Type IIa
What muscle works with the gluteus minims and medius to cause hip abduction? - ANS-
Tensor fascia latae
What muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder adduction? - ANS-Latissimus Dorsi
The _____ contain higher concentrations of Type I muscle fibers due to the postural
requirements of the tissue. - ANS-Rectus abdominis
The forward lunge occurs in which movement plane? - ANS-Sagittal
The rhomboids are the prime mover for the _____ exercise and are responsible for
scapular retraction. - ANS-Seated row
Which muscle commonly lacks flexibility, often leading to a pelvic imbalance that
increases the tendency for the pelvis to migrate into a posterior tilt? - ANS-Hamstrings
At which spinal motion segment do most intervertebral disc injuries occur? - ANS-L5-S1
, The forward motion of throwing requires internal rotation and therefore would be
accelerated by the _____ muscle. - ANS-Subscapularis
What muscle lies below the mid-fibers of the trapezius and causes scapular retraction? -
ANS-Rhomboids major
During the pull-up exercise, the _____ are the prime movers. - ANS-Teres major and
latissimus dorsi
Tight hip flexors often lead to an increased lordotic curve of the _____ spine. - ANS-
Lumbar
Completing three minutes of moderate intensity exercise would use fuel primarily from
which metabolic pathway? - ANS-Anaerobic metabolism of carbohydrates
In general, it takes _____ before protein synthesis will enhance a muscle's size and the
respective motor unit's force capabilities. - ANS-6 - 8 weeks
A motor nerve and all of the muscle fibers it innervates is called a _____. - ANS-motor
unit
What initiates a muscle contraction by binding troponin? - ANS-Calcium
What is/are used to make ATP anaerobically during high intensity exercise, making it a
key dietary fuel source for activity? - ANS-Carbohydrates
Which minerals play a role in cellular fluid balance and affects risk of dehydration during
exercise? - ANS-Sodium, chloride, and potassium.
What may cause inhibition to muscle cell contractility during physical activity? - ANS-
Lactic acid
Suppose that after several weeks of training a client's VO2max increased from 34
ml/kg/min-1 to 38 ml/kg/min-1. What physiological adaptions played a role in the
improvement? - ANS-An increase in O2 extraction and increased cardiac output due to
training
The _____ muscle fiber is largest in diameter and has the greatest potential for
increases in size. - ANS-Type IIb
Endurance athletes usually have a lower heart rate at rest due to _____. - ANS-A
greater stroke volume
A person's unique adaption response to a particular resistance training program is
primarily due to _____. - ANS-Differences in muscle fiber concentrations
