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FITOUR | Academic Year 2026/2027
SECTION 1: ANATOMY & KINESIOLOGY
Question 1
Which region of the spine is located in the neck area?
A. Thoracic
B. Lumbar
C. Cervical
D. Sacral
C. Cervical
Rationale: The cervical region is the uppermost portion of the vertebral
column, located in the neck. It consists of seven vertebrae (C1–C7) that support
the skull and allow for head movement. The thoracic region is in the upper back,
the lumbar in the lower back, and the sacral at the base of the spine.
Question 2
Which of the following is the longest of the abdominal muscles?
A. Transverse abdominis
B. Rectus abdominis
C. External oblique
D. Internal oblique
B. Rectus abdominis
Rationale: The rectus abdominis is a paired muscle running vertically on
each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen. It is the longest of the
abdominal muscles and is commonly referred to as the "six-pack" muscle.
Question 3
Which group of muscles runs parallel to each other on either side of the vertebral
column in three pairs?
,A. Erector spinae
B. Quadratus lumborum
C. Latissimus dorsi
D. Psoas major
B. Quadratus lumborum
Rationale: The quadratus lumborum is a deep muscle of the posterior
abdominal wall that runs parallel to the vertebral column. It plays a critical role in
lateral flexion of the spine and stabilization of the pelvis.
Question 4 (SATA)
Which of the following are joint actions of the gluteus maximus? Select all that
apply.
A. Lateral hip rotation
B. Hip extension
C. Knee flexion
D. Posterior pelvic tilt
E. Medial hip rotation
A, B, D, E
Rationale: The gluteus maximus is responsible for lateral hip rotation, hip
extension, posterior pelvic tilting, medial hip rotation, and acts as a stabilizer of
the hip and knee joints during walking and standing. It does not perform knee
flexion; that action is performed by the hamstrings.
Question 5 (SATA)
Which muscles make up the shoulder girdle? Select all that apply.
A. Trapezius
B. Rhomboids
C. Serratus anterior
D. Levator scapulae
E. Pectoralis major
A, B, C, D
, Rationale: The shoulder girdle (pectoral girdle) is composed of the
trapezius, rhomboids, serratus anterior, and levator scapulae. These muscles work
together to position and stabilize the scapula. The pectoralis major is a muscle of
the chest and shoulder joint, not the shoulder girdle itself.
Question 6
Which posture type is characterized by a strong anterior tilt to the pelvis and a
shortening of the lumbar musculature?
A. Kyphotic
B. Lordotic
C. Sway back
D. Flat back
C. Sway back
Rationale: Sway back posture is characterized by an anterior pelvic tilt
with shortened lumbar musculature and a forward head position. This posture
places increased stress on the lumbar spine and can contribute to lower back
pain.
Question 7
Which spinal movements are most likely utilized in everyday activities?
A. Rotation and lateral flexion
B. Flexion and extension
C. Circumduction and rotation
D. Hyperextension and lateral flexion
B. Flexion and extension
Rationale: Flexion and extension are the most common spinal movements
in daily activities such as bending forward to pick something up (flexion) and
standing back up (extension). Rotation and lateral flexion are also used but less
frequently in typical daily movement patterns.
Question 8
What is the anatomical term for a muscle that opposes the action of the prime
mover?
, A. Agonist
B. Synergist
C. Antagonist
D. Fixator
C. Antagonist
Rationale: The antagonist opposes the action of the agonist (prime
mover). During a biceps curl, the triceps brachii acts as the antagonist by relaxing
to allow elbow flexion. A synergist assists the agonist, and a fixator stabilizes the
origin of the agonist.
Question 9
Which joint type allows for the greatest range of motion, including abduction,
adduction, flexion, extension, and rotation?
A. Hinge joint
B. Ball-and-socket joint
C. Pivot joint
D. Saddle joint
B. Ball-and-socket joint
Rationale: Ball-and-socket joints, such as the shoulder and hip, allow
movement in multiple planes, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction,
rotation, and circumduction. Hinge joints (elbow, knee) allow only flexion and
extension.
Question 10
The transverse plane divides the body into:
A. Left and right
B. Front and back
C. Top and bottom (superior and inferior)
D. Medial and lateral
C. Top and bottom (superior and inferior)
Rationale: The transverse (horizontal) plane divides the body into upper
and lower segments. Rotational movements typically occur in this plane. The
FITOUR | Academic Year 2026/2027
SECTION 1: ANATOMY & KINESIOLOGY
Question 1
Which region of the spine is located in the neck area?
A. Thoracic
B. Lumbar
C. Cervical
D. Sacral
C. Cervical
Rationale: The cervical region is the uppermost portion of the vertebral
column, located in the neck. It consists of seven vertebrae (C1–C7) that support
the skull and allow for head movement. The thoracic region is in the upper back,
the lumbar in the lower back, and the sacral at the base of the spine.
Question 2
Which of the following is the longest of the abdominal muscles?
A. Transverse abdominis
B. Rectus abdominis
C. External oblique
D. Internal oblique
B. Rectus abdominis
Rationale: The rectus abdominis is a paired muscle running vertically on
each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen. It is the longest of the
abdominal muscles and is commonly referred to as the "six-pack" muscle.
Question 3
Which group of muscles runs parallel to each other on either side of the vertebral
column in three pairs?
,A. Erector spinae
B. Quadratus lumborum
C. Latissimus dorsi
D. Psoas major
B. Quadratus lumborum
Rationale: The quadratus lumborum is a deep muscle of the posterior
abdominal wall that runs parallel to the vertebral column. It plays a critical role in
lateral flexion of the spine and stabilization of the pelvis.
Question 4 (SATA)
Which of the following are joint actions of the gluteus maximus? Select all that
apply.
A. Lateral hip rotation
B. Hip extension
C. Knee flexion
D. Posterior pelvic tilt
E. Medial hip rotation
A, B, D, E
Rationale: The gluteus maximus is responsible for lateral hip rotation, hip
extension, posterior pelvic tilting, medial hip rotation, and acts as a stabilizer of
the hip and knee joints during walking and standing. It does not perform knee
flexion; that action is performed by the hamstrings.
Question 5 (SATA)
Which muscles make up the shoulder girdle? Select all that apply.
A. Trapezius
B. Rhomboids
C. Serratus anterior
D. Levator scapulae
E. Pectoralis major
A, B, C, D
, Rationale: The shoulder girdle (pectoral girdle) is composed of the
trapezius, rhomboids, serratus anterior, and levator scapulae. These muscles work
together to position and stabilize the scapula. The pectoralis major is a muscle of
the chest and shoulder joint, not the shoulder girdle itself.
Question 6
Which posture type is characterized by a strong anterior tilt to the pelvis and a
shortening of the lumbar musculature?
A. Kyphotic
B. Lordotic
C. Sway back
D. Flat back
C. Sway back
Rationale: Sway back posture is characterized by an anterior pelvic tilt
with shortened lumbar musculature and a forward head position. This posture
places increased stress on the lumbar spine and can contribute to lower back
pain.
Question 7
Which spinal movements are most likely utilized in everyday activities?
A. Rotation and lateral flexion
B. Flexion and extension
C. Circumduction and rotation
D. Hyperextension and lateral flexion
B. Flexion and extension
Rationale: Flexion and extension are the most common spinal movements
in daily activities such as bending forward to pick something up (flexion) and
standing back up (extension). Rotation and lateral flexion are also used but less
frequently in typical daily movement patterns.
Question 8
What is the anatomical term for a muscle that opposes the action of the prime
mover?
, A. Agonist
B. Synergist
C. Antagonist
D. Fixator
C. Antagonist
Rationale: The antagonist opposes the action of the agonist (prime
mover). During a biceps curl, the triceps brachii acts as the antagonist by relaxing
to allow elbow flexion. A synergist assists the agonist, and a fixator stabilizes the
origin of the agonist.
Question 9
Which joint type allows for the greatest range of motion, including abduction,
adduction, flexion, extension, and rotation?
A. Hinge joint
B. Ball-and-socket joint
C. Pivot joint
D. Saddle joint
B. Ball-and-socket joint
Rationale: Ball-and-socket joints, such as the shoulder and hip, allow
movement in multiple planes, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction,
rotation, and circumduction. Hinge joints (elbow, knee) allow only flexion and
extension.
Question 10
The transverse plane divides the body into:
A. Left and right
B. Front and back
C. Top and bottom (superior and inferior)
D. Medial and lateral
C. Top and bottom (superior and inferior)
Rationale: The transverse (horizontal) plane divides the body into upper
and lower segments. Rotational movements typically occur in this plane. The
