NASM CES Textbook Chapter 5 Exam
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Static Posture How an individual physically presents
themselves in
a stance. It is reflected in the alignment of
the
body.
Dynamic Posture How an individual is able to maintain an
erect
posture while performing functional tasks.
Strength of assessments These may not be able to specifically
identify if a
problem is structural (or biomechanical) in
nature
or whether it is derived from the
development of
poor muscular recruitment patterns with
resultant
muscle imbalances.
Static postural assessment This provides excellent indicators of
problem areas
that must be further evaluated in order to
clarify
the problems at hand.
, Myofascial The connective tissue in and around
muscles and
tendons.
The body's adaptability This will continually adapt in an attempt to
produce
the functional outcome that is requested by
the
system.
Result of the Body's adaptability This will lead to imbalances and eventually
to
imbalances that move beyond a
dysfunction and
into tissue damage and pathology.
Muscle imbalance Alteration in the functional relationship
between
pairs or groups of muscles.
Muscles of the Body Some of these are prone to shortening
(tightness)
while others are susceptible to lengthening
and
weakness (inhibition).
Combination of tight and weak This relationship between muscles can
muscles alter normal
movement patterns.
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Static Posture How an individual physically presents
themselves in
a stance. It is reflected in the alignment of
the
body.
Dynamic Posture How an individual is able to maintain an
erect
posture while performing functional tasks.
Strength of assessments These may not be able to specifically
identify if a
problem is structural (or biomechanical) in
nature
or whether it is derived from the
development of
poor muscular recruitment patterns with
resultant
muscle imbalances.
Static postural assessment This provides excellent indicators of
problem areas
that must be further evaluated in order to
clarify
the problems at hand.
, Myofascial The connective tissue in and around
muscles and
tendons.
The body's adaptability This will continually adapt in an attempt to
produce
the functional outcome that is requested by
the
system.
Result of the Body's adaptability This will lead to imbalances and eventually
to
imbalances that move beyond a
dysfunction and
into tissue damage and pathology.
Muscle imbalance Alteration in the functional relationship
between
pairs or groups of muscles.
Muscles of the Body Some of these are prone to shortening
(tightness)
while others are susceptible to lengthening
and
weakness (inhibition).
Combination of tight and weak This relationship between muscles can
muscles alter normal
movement patterns.
