SCOTT PILATES WRITTEN ANATOMY
EXAM1 (TERMS DEFINATION AND
PRACTICE EXAM NEWEWST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ || BRAND NEW !!!!!
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neutral pelvis -===> 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 -===> indicates that the natural curves of the spine are present
spine -===> 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) -===> ASIS are highter than the PS
posterior pelvic tilt (tuck) -===> PS is higher than the ASIS
benefits of working in the neutral position -===> Encourages balanced muscular development of the
pelvic complex and correct muscle recruitment
movements -===> We strive to maintain a particular pelvic alignment, the pelvis is dynamic and
constantly adjusting to _____ of the body.
, posterior -===> 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 -===> Two muscle group that acts on the pelvic complex ....starting with
an "S"
hip flexors & hip adductors -===> Muscle group that acts on the pelvic complex ....starting with an "H"
coupling -===> Muscles often function in a _____ pattern and when correcting alignment both should
be addressed
breathing benefits -===> Oxygenates the blood & nourish the body on a cellular level
breathing benefits -===> Improves circulation
breathing benefits -===> Calms the mind and the body
breathing benefits -===> Encourages concentration
breathing benefits -===> Recruits the appropriate muscles for the movements
breathing benefits -===> 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 -===> In diaphragm breathing...when the diaphragm contracts it ____, increasing the vertical
dimension of the thorax.
EXAM1 (TERMS DEFINATION AND
PRACTICE EXAM NEWEWST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ || BRAND NEW !!!!!
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
neutral pelvis -===> 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 -===> indicates that the natural curves of the spine are present
spine -===> 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) -===> ASIS are highter than the PS
posterior pelvic tilt (tuck) -===> PS is higher than the ASIS
benefits of working in the neutral position -===> Encourages balanced muscular development of the
pelvic complex and correct muscle recruitment
movements -===> We strive to maintain a particular pelvic alignment, the pelvis is dynamic and
constantly adjusting to _____ of the body.
, posterior -===> 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 -===> Two muscle group that acts on the pelvic complex ....starting with
an "S"
hip flexors & hip adductors -===> Muscle group that acts on the pelvic complex ....starting with an "H"
coupling -===> Muscles often function in a _____ pattern and when correcting alignment both should
be addressed
breathing benefits -===> Oxygenates the blood & nourish the body on a cellular level
breathing benefits -===> Improves circulation
breathing benefits -===> Calms the mind and the body
breathing benefits -===> Encourages concentration
breathing benefits -===> Recruits the appropriate muscles for the movements
breathing benefits -===> 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 -===> In diaphragm breathing...when the diaphragm contracts it ____, increasing the vertical
dimension of the thorax.
