BASI Pilates Anatomy Exam (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Questions and Verified Answers | Modules 1 - 3 | 100% Correct | Grade A

BASI Pilates Anatomy Exam (Latest
Update ) Questions and
Verified Answers | Modules 1 - 3 |
100% Correct | Grade A


Question:
Muscles responsible for hip flexion
Answer:
Iliopsoas (psoas, iliacus)


Rectus femoris




Question:
iliacus
Answer:
a flat, triangular muscle which is part of the iliopsoas

,Question:
Iliopsoas
Answer:
a powerful muscle that is primarily known for hip flexion. Its attachments
onto the spine serve a roll in maintaining the desired normal curvature of the
lumbar spine and assist with lateral flexion of the lumbar spine. The term
Iliopsoas refers to the combination of three muscles:
psoas major
psoas minor
iliacus




Question:
Inversion
Answer:
lifting the inside portion of the foot upward




Question:
Eversion
Answer:
Lifting the outside portion of the foot outward

,Question:
Retraction (scapular)
Answer:
Bringing shoulder blades together toward spine (also=adduction)




Question:
Protraction (scapular)
Answer:
Bringing shoulder blades forward and away from spine (also=abduction)




Question:
Lateral
Answer:
Further from the median plane/toward side




Question:
Superior/Cranial
Answer:
Above/towards head

, Question:
Inferior/Caudal
Answer:
Below/towards feet




Question:
Proximal
Answer:
Closer to root of limb or median plane




Question:
Distal
Answer:
Further from root of limb or median plane




Question:
Supine
Answer:
Lying on back