PILATES ANATOMY STOTT| 407 EXAMS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What is the 2 origins of Gluteus Medius? (IG) - correct answer-
1. Ilium: From Iliac Crest (Between Posterior + anterior Gluteal
Lines) - Outer Surface
2. Gluteal Aponeurosis
What are the actions of Rhomboid Minor? (3) (RED) - correct
answer- 1. Retraction
2. Elevation
3. Downward Rotation of Scapulae (Assists)
Origin of Pectoralis Major Sternal Division. (3) SEC - correct
answer- 1. Sternum to 7th Rib
2. Cartilages of True Ribs (1-7)
3. Aponeurosis of External Abdominal Obliques
What is the origin of the Long Head of Triceps Brachii? - correct
answer- Infraglenoid tubercle - Scapulae
,What are the actions of the lower trapezius? 4 IRUDE - correct
answer- 1. Inferior Stabilization of Scapula
2. Retraction
3. Upward Rotation
4. Depression
5. Extension (assists the spine)
Origins Rhomboid Minor (2) - correct answer- 1. C7 T1 Spinous
processes
2. Ligamentum Nuchae - Lower Part
Insertion Middle Trapezius (1) - correct answer- Spine of
Scapula Superior Border
Origin Supraspinatus (1) - correct answer- Supraspinous fossa
medial 2/3
Action of External Intercostals - correct answer- Elevates Ribs
during Inspiration
,Origin of External Intercostals - correct answer- Inferior border
of rib above
Ventral - correct answer- Near Front of Body
Opposite of Dorsal
Anterior
Actions Levatores Costarum Longis (4) REEL - correct answer-
1. Spinal Rotation to other Side
2. Elevates Ribs during Inspiration
3. Extension Spine
4. Lateral Flexion of Spine
Actions Gemellus Superior (3) HAL - correct answer- 1.
Horizantal Extension
2. Abduction - Flexed thigh at Hip
3. Lateral Roation - Extended thigh at hip
Actions Upper Trapezius (3) RUE - correct answer- 1. Rotation
Upward Scapulae
2. Elevation Scapulae
3. Retraction (along w/ other Trapezius)
, Insertion Lower Trapezius (1) - correct answer- Spine of
Scapulae Medial 1/3
Serratus Anterior Actions (3) PUS - correct answer- 1.
Protraction Scapulae
2. Upward rotation Scapulae
3. Stabilization of MEDIAL /vertebral border of scapula
THORACIC CAGE along with RHOMBOIDS and MIDDLE
trapezius
Adductor Longus Actions (3) FAM - correct answer- 1. Flexion
thigh at Hip (Assists)
2. Adduction
3. Medial Rotation
Isotonic contraction - correct answer- CONSTANT TENSION in
muscle as it changes in LENGTH. Can be eccentric or
concentric.
isometric contraction - correct answer- Generates Force in
muscle with no change in length. Ex. Grip Strength
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What is the 2 origins of Gluteus Medius? (IG) - correct answer-
1. Ilium: From Iliac Crest (Between Posterior + anterior Gluteal
Lines) - Outer Surface
2. Gluteal Aponeurosis
What are the actions of Rhomboid Minor? (3) (RED) - correct
answer- 1. Retraction
2. Elevation
3. Downward Rotation of Scapulae (Assists)
Origin of Pectoralis Major Sternal Division. (3) SEC - correct
answer- 1. Sternum to 7th Rib
2. Cartilages of True Ribs (1-7)
3. Aponeurosis of External Abdominal Obliques
What is the origin of the Long Head of Triceps Brachii? - correct
answer- Infraglenoid tubercle - Scapulae
,What are the actions of the lower trapezius? 4 IRUDE - correct
answer- 1. Inferior Stabilization of Scapula
2. Retraction
3. Upward Rotation
4. Depression
5. Extension (assists the spine)
Origins Rhomboid Minor (2) - correct answer- 1. C7 T1 Spinous
processes
2. Ligamentum Nuchae - Lower Part
Insertion Middle Trapezius (1) - correct answer- Spine of
Scapula Superior Border
Origin Supraspinatus (1) - correct answer- Supraspinous fossa
medial 2/3
Action of External Intercostals - correct answer- Elevates Ribs
during Inspiration
,Origin of External Intercostals - correct answer- Inferior border
of rib above
Ventral - correct answer- Near Front of Body
Opposite of Dorsal
Anterior
Actions Levatores Costarum Longis (4) REEL - correct answer-
1. Spinal Rotation to other Side
2. Elevates Ribs during Inspiration
3. Extension Spine
4. Lateral Flexion of Spine
Actions Gemellus Superior (3) HAL - correct answer- 1.
Horizantal Extension
2. Abduction - Flexed thigh at Hip
3. Lateral Roation - Extended thigh at hip
Actions Upper Trapezius (3) RUE - correct answer- 1. Rotation
Upward Scapulae
2. Elevation Scapulae
3. Retraction (along w/ other Trapezius)
, Insertion Lower Trapezius (1) - correct answer- Spine of
Scapulae Medial 1/3
Serratus Anterior Actions (3) PUS - correct answer- 1.
Protraction Scapulae
2. Upward rotation Scapulae
3. Stabilization of MEDIAL /vertebral border of scapula
THORACIC CAGE along with RHOMBOIDS and MIDDLE
trapezius
Adductor Longus Actions (3) FAM - correct answer- 1. Flexion
thigh at Hip (Assists)
2. Adduction
3. Medial Rotation
Isotonic contraction - correct answer- CONSTANT TENSION in
muscle as it changes in LENGTH. Can be eccentric or
concentric.
isometric contraction - correct answer- Generates Force in
muscle with no change in length. Ex. Grip Strength
