STOTT PILATES WRITTEN EXAM 2026
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION
WORKBOOK
Triceps Brachi Origin and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-Origin: Longhead
infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Lateral head: superior 1/2 of posterior lateral surface of humerus
Medial head: inferior 2/3 on the posterior surface of the humerus
Insertion: Supraposterior surface of the olecranon process of the ulna and
deep fascia of the forearm
Latisumus Dorsi Origin and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-Origin: Broad
aponeurosis that originates on the spinous processes of lower 6 thoracic
and all lumbar vertebrae, posterior crest of ilia, posterior surface of sacrum,
lower 3 or 4 ribs and an attachment to the inferior angle of the scapula
Insertion: Flat tendon that twists upon itself to insert into the
intertubrcular sulcus of the humerus
,Peroneus Longus and Peroneus Brevis Origin and Insertion - CORRECT
ANSWER-O: fibula
I: metatarsal
Plantaris Orign and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-O: femur
I: Calcaneus
subscapularis Origin and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-origin: subscapular
fossa
insertion: lesser tubercle of humerus
Internal intercostals Origin and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-Origin:
Superior border of rib below
Insertion: Inferior border of rib above
Lower Trapezius Origin and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-O- spinous
process of T6-T12
I- Medial end of spine of the scapula
Movements in the Sagittal Plane occur around a - CORRECT ANSWER-
Frontal Axis
Movements in the frontal plane occur around a - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sagittal axis
, Movements in the transverse plane occur around a - CORRECT ANSWER-
Vertical axis
Pilates _________ the muscles versus weightlifting that grows muscles -
CORRECT ANSWER-tones
Clockwise is a rotation to the - CORRECT ANSWER-right
counter clockwise is a rotation to the - CORRECT ANSWER-left
appendicular skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER-126 bones of the upper and
lower limbs, shoulders, and hips
axial skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER-the 80 bones of the skull, spine, ribs,
vertebrae, and sternum, or breastbone
anatomical position - CORRECT ANSWER-To stand erect with arms at the
sides and palms of the hands turned forward
Muscles that abduct the shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER-deltoid,
supraspinatus
Muscles that abduct the humerus - CORRECT ANSWER-deltoid,
supraspinatus
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION
WORKBOOK
Triceps Brachi Origin and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-Origin: Longhead
infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Lateral head: superior 1/2 of posterior lateral surface of humerus
Medial head: inferior 2/3 on the posterior surface of the humerus
Insertion: Supraposterior surface of the olecranon process of the ulna and
deep fascia of the forearm
Latisumus Dorsi Origin and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-Origin: Broad
aponeurosis that originates on the spinous processes of lower 6 thoracic
and all lumbar vertebrae, posterior crest of ilia, posterior surface of sacrum,
lower 3 or 4 ribs and an attachment to the inferior angle of the scapula
Insertion: Flat tendon that twists upon itself to insert into the
intertubrcular sulcus of the humerus
,Peroneus Longus and Peroneus Brevis Origin and Insertion - CORRECT
ANSWER-O: fibula
I: metatarsal
Plantaris Orign and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-O: femur
I: Calcaneus
subscapularis Origin and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-origin: subscapular
fossa
insertion: lesser tubercle of humerus
Internal intercostals Origin and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-Origin:
Superior border of rib below
Insertion: Inferior border of rib above
Lower Trapezius Origin and Insertion - CORRECT ANSWER-O- spinous
process of T6-T12
I- Medial end of spine of the scapula
Movements in the Sagittal Plane occur around a - CORRECT ANSWER-
Frontal Axis
Movements in the frontal plane occur around a - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sagittal axis
, Movements in the transverse plane occur around a - CORRECT ANSWER-
Vertical axis
Pilates _________ the muscles versus weightlifting that grows muscles -
CORRECT ANSWER-tones
Clockwise is a rotation to the - CORRECT ANSWER-right
counter clockwise is a rotation to the - CORRECT ANSWER-left
appendicular skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER-126 bones of the upper and
lower limbs, shoulders, and hips
axial skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER-the 80 bones of the skull, spine, ribs,
vertebrae, and sternum, or breastbone
anatomical position - CORRECT ANSWER-To stand erect with arms at the
sides and palms of the hands turned forward
Muscles that abduct the shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER-deltoid,
supraspinatus
Muscles that abduct the humerus - CORRECT ANSWER-deltoid,
supraspinatus
