NCCPT Test Prep Set 4 (Anatomy & Exercise Application)

NCCPT Test Prep Set 4 (Anatomy & Exercise Application) Which muscles flex the elbow joint? - ANSWER-Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, and Brachioradialis. The Pes Anserinus consists of: - ANSWER-Latin for "Gooses Foot". The insertion of the Gracilis, Semitendinosus, and the Sartorius. An example of a closed kinematic exercise chain exercise would be? - ANSWER-The bench press. Name the four muscles of the Rotator Cuff. - ANSWER-S.I.T.S. - Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor and Subscapularis. What are the five main spinal regions? - ANSWER-Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, Coccyx. Name the origin and insertion of the rectus abdominis muscle. What action does it accomplish? - ANSWER-Origin: Pubic Crest or Pubic Symphysis. Insertion: Xiphoid Process and the Costal Cartilages of the fifth through seventh ribs. Compresses the abdominopelvic cavity and flexes the vertevral column. What muscle plantar flexes the foot? - ANSWER-Gastrocnemius. What muscles dorsiflexes the ankle? - ANSWER-Tibialis Anterior. What type of joint allows flexion and extension? - ANSWER-A ball and socket or a hinge joint. Give an example of a fusiform muscle. - ANSWER-Biceps brachii, sartorius, brachialis, rectus femoris and rectus abdominis.