Unit 2 Exam NCSF-Questions and Answers

Unit 2 Exam NCSF-Questions and Answers no joint movement The glenohumeral joint should experience no movement during arm exercises. Since the elbow is a hinge joint any shoulder movement would negate the focus from the triceps musculature. A common fault during triceps exercises is to combine elbow extension with shoulder extension. Many exercisers "cheat" using the lats to assist with momentum forces; seen when the humerus (upper arms) deviates backward and forward across the midaxillary line during the eccentric and concentric phases. - Answer ️️ -What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during the tricep pushdown exercise? rectus femoris The quadriceps is comprised of four different muscles; the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius and rectus femoris. The rectus femoris is the only quadriceps muscle that crosses two joints - the hip and knee. The superior aspect of the rectus femoris originates at the pelvis, resulting in hip flexion when contracted. The inferior portion inserts on the patella via the quadriceps tendon causing knee extension. - Answer ️️ -What is the dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon both the hip and knee joints? lordotic A lordotic curve is the term used to describe the natural curvature of both the cervical spine (C1- C7) and the lumbar spine (L1-L5). A natural lordotic curve is essential for support and energy transfer. Excessive curvature is referred to as lordosis as seen during back hyperextension. A kyphotic curve is the term used to describe a convex curvature of the thoracic spine ( T1-T12). - Answer ️️ -What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine? levator scapulae The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis make up the musculature of the rotator cuff; often easily remembered through the acronym "SITS". The shoulder joint is a shallow ball-and-socket joint formed by the scapula and humerus. The rotator cuff functions for assist rotational motion and help counteract joint instability by stabilizing the humerus at different angles. - Answer ️️ -All of the following are rotator cuff muscles, except: rectus abdominis