STOTT Pilates Matwork Exam- Muscle Balance Test Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

STOTT Pilates Matwork Exam- Muscle Balance Test Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct The pelvis pivots in the femora. What ways does the pelvis move? (pelvis) - ANSWER Anteriorposterior, diagonally to tilt forward or back and laterally. What muscles cause the upward pull posteriorly of the pelvis? (pelvis- anteriorposterior) - ANSWER Erector spinae, quadratus lumborum, and other posterior back muscles. - What muscles create a downward shift in the pelvis posteriorly? (pelvis anteriorposterior) - ANSWER Gluteus maximus and hamstrings with attachments on the posterior ilium, sacrum, ischium What muscles cause a downward pull anteriorly of the pelvis? (pelvis anteriorposterior) - ANSWER Hip flexors, including the rectus femoris, tensor faciae latae and sartorius with attachments to the anterior, superior and inferior spines of the ilium, the iliopsoas, with attachment on the lumbar spine and inner surface of the ilium. What muscles work to level the pelvis from a position of anterior pelvic tilt? - ANSWER Anterior abs pulling up anteriorly and the hamstrings and gluteus maximus pulling down posteriorly to level the pelvis. What muscles work to cause anterior pelvic tilt? - ANSWER Low back muscles act with the hip flexors (especially the psoas) with its direct pull from the lumbar spine to the femur to tilt the pelvis down and forward. How many main groups are there in anterior-posterior muscle opposition for the pelvis? - ANSWER Four main groups. Upward pull anterior & posterior and downward pul l anterior and posterior. How many main groups are there in lateral opposition of the pelvis? - ANSWER Two main groups. Leg abductors and lateral trunk muscles. What muscles cause the upward pull anteriorly of the pelvis? (pelvis anteriorposterior) ANSWER Anterior abs, especially the rectus abdominis with its insertion on the symphysis pubis and the external oblique with its attachment on the anterior iliac crest. What do the leg abductors do to tilt the pelvis? - ANSWER Mainly the Gluteus minimus and the medius pull down on the pelvis when the leg is fixed in standing. These muscles arise from the lateral side of the pelvis. What do the lateral trunk muscles do to movement of the pelvis? - ANSWER Pull up laterally on the pelvis. They are attached to the lateral crest of the illium. What muscles combine to tilt the pelvis laterally? - ANSWER Hip abductors on one side and lateral trunk muscles on the other side. (right abductors pull downward on the right side of the pelvis as the left lateral trunk muscles pull upward on the left side. Left adductors also assist in this movement) What does medial mean? - ANSWER Towards the midline of the body What does distal mean? - ANSWER Away from the trunk of the body What does proximal mean? - ANSWER Closer to the trunk of the body What does lateral mean? - ANSWER Away from the midline of the body What are the benefits of STOTT pilates? - ANSWER Longer, leaner muscles, core strength and stability, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, better posture, improved balance and coordination, enhanced athletic ability, effective post- rehab, heightened body-mind awareness, increased self- confidence What are the opposing muscles to the dorsiflexors of the foot? (foot- anteriorposterior) - ANSWER Plantar Flexors What are the opposing muscles to the Tibials? (foot- lateral/ rotary) - ANSWER Peroneals What are the opposing muscles to the Quads? (knee- anteriorposterior) - ANSWER Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius, and Popliteus What muscles oppose the Gluteus Maximus and the Hamstrings? (hip- anteriorposterior) - ANSWER Iliopsoas, rectus femoris, tensor fasciae latae, sartorius What muscles oppose the hip adductors unilaterally? (hip- lateral) - ANSWER hip abductors What muscles oppose the right hip abductors and left adductors bilaterally? (hip-lateral) - ANSWER Right abductors and left adductors oppose the left abductors and right