Balanced Body Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
Deep Longitudinal System—ANSWER-Erector spinae, biceps femoris,
sacrotuberus ligament, gastroc, plantar fascia
Anterior Oblique Sling—ANSWER-Serratus anterior, external oblique,
opposite internal oblique, opposite adductor
Posterior Oblique Sling—ANSWER-Lats, opposite glute max
Lateral System—ANSWER-QL, Adductors, abductors
Action of Deep Longitudinal System—ANSWER-Extension; keep body
upright against gravity; when activated unilaterally it does lateral flexion
Action of Lateral System—ANSWER-Add/abd of the hip and up slip and
Down slip of the pelvis
Action of posterior oblique sling—ANSWER-Extension, partners with AOS for
rotation and lateral flexion when activated unilaterally
Action of Anterior Oblique Sling—ANSWER-Flexion, rotation a b/w rib cage
and pelvis when activated unilaterally
action of multifidus—ANSWER-bilateral: extend vertebral column
unilateral: laterally flex and rotate vertebral column
, Support spine at deepest level
action of transversus abdominis—ANSWER-Provides structure to abdominal
wall
action of diaphragm—ANSWER-Prime mover of inspiration; flattens on
contraction
An exhale can be used to activate the core, creating lumbar stability
pelvic floor action—ANSWER-Hold contents of abdomen up against gravity
How does inner unit work in healthy body?—ANSWER-Multifidi, TA,
diaphragm, and pelvic floor fire in proper sequence to stabilize the lower
back in anticipation for spinal loading (that's why when training inner unit,
conscious cueing should be combine with movements designed to reactive
reflexive sequences)
What can breath techniques do?—ANSWER-Decrease stress, lower or raise
BP, improve aerobic capacity, and calm the mind and spirit
attachment of diaphragm—ANSWER-Inside of the rib cage, spine, 12th rib,
lowest costal cartilage fibers, and xiphoid process
What happens on inhale—ANSWER-Diaphragm contacts, volume of lungs
increase, draws air in, abdominal pressure increases, pelvic floor responds
What happens on exhale—ANSWER-Diaphragm relaxes and dome moves
up, volume of lungs decrease, air flows out, abdominal pressure decreases,
TA contracts, pelvic floor responds
This facilitates spinal extension—ANSWER-Inhale
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Deep Longitudinal System—ANSWER-Erector spinae, biceps femoris,
sacrotuberus ligament, gastroc, plantar fascia
Anterior Oblique Sling—ANSWER-Serratus anterior, external oblique,
opposite internal oblique, opposite adductor
Posterior Oblique Sling—ANSWER-Lats, opposite glute max
Lateral System—ANSWER-QL, Adductors, abductors
Action of Deep Longitudinal System—ANSWER-Extension; keep body
upright against gravity; when activated unilaterally it does lateral flexion
Action of Lateral System—ANSWER-Add/abd of the hip and up slip and
Down slip of the pelvis
Action of posterior oblique sling—ANSWER-Extension, partners with AOS for
rotation and lateral flexion when activated unilaterally
Action of Anterior Oblique Sling—ANSWER-Flexion, rotation a b/w rib cage
and pelvis when activated unilaterally
action of multifidus—ANSWER-bilateral: extend vertebral column
unilateral: laterally flex and rotate vertebral column
, Support spine at deepest level
action of transversus abdominis—ANSWER-Provides structure to abdominal
wall
action of diaphragm—ANSWER-Prime mover of inspiration; flattens on
contraction
An exhale can be used to activate the core, creating lumbar stability
pelvic floor action—ANSWER-Hold contents of abdomen up against gravity
How does inner unit work in healthy body?—ANSWER-Multifidi, TA,
diaphragm, and pelvic floor fire in proper sequence to stabilize the lower
back in anticipation for spinal loading (that's why when training inner unit,
conscious cueing should be combine with movements designed to reactive
reflexive sequences)
What can breath techniques do?—ANSWER-Decrease stress, lower or raise
BP, improve aerobic capacity, and calm the mind and spirit
attachment of diaphragm—ANSWER-Inside of the rib cage, spine, 12th rib,
lowest costal cartilage fibers, and xiphoid process
What happens on inhale—ANSWER-Diaphragm contacts, volume of lungs
increase, draws air in, abdominal pressure increases, pelvic floor responds
What happens on exhale—ANSWER-Diaphragm relaxes and dome moves
up, volume of lungs decrease, air flows out, abdominal pressure decreases,
TA contracts, pelvic floor responds
This facilitates spinal extension—ANSWER-Inhale
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