NCSF Final Exam|| 150 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS|| LATEST UPDATE 2024
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during a triceps extension exercise? - ANSWER
no joint movement
The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support voluntary movement is termed
__________. - ANSWER kinetic chain
Which of the following muscles is commonly found to lack proper flexibility; promoting a posterior pelvic
tilt as seen in this picture? - ANSWER glutes
The _________ is the only dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon both the hip and
knee joints. - ANSWER rectus femoris
What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical spine? - ANSWER lordotic
Which tissue functions to connect a muscle to a bone? - ANSWER tendon
Which of the following represents the four muscles of the rotator cuff? - ANSWER supraspinatus,
infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted during the crunch
movement? - ANSWER rectus abdominis
During the performance of a single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what muscles are considered the prime
movers? - ANSWER quadriceps and glutes
What muscle acts as the agonist during performance of the Romanian deadlift? - ANSWER Hamstrings
, During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps are contracting _________. - ANSWER
eccentrically
Plantar flexion of the ankle during running is caused by a concentric contraction of which muscle? -
ANSWER Gastrocnemius
During performance of the side lateral raise, the prime mover is the __________. - ANSWER deltoid
Which of the following would cause dorsiflexion of the ankle? - ANSWER a concentric contraction of the
anterior tibialis
Retraction of the scapulae, as seen during proper performance of the bilateral row exercise, is
accomplished by a __________. - ANSWER concentric contraction of the rhomboids
A majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting and movement mechanics occur between which
segments of the spine? - ANSWER lumbar and sacral
Which muscle acts as a spinal stabilizer during the performance of a push-up? - ANSWER transverse
abdominis
Having your client rehearse the forward lunge repeatedly without weights will improve their movement
performance due to neuromuscular familiarity, referred to as __________. - ANSWER motor learning
After performing a flexibility screen, it is determined that your client has difficulty moving through a full,
functional range of motion at the shoulder joint; with clear limitations in external rotation capabilities.
Which of the following exercises may prove difficult to perform properly as a result of this flexibility
concern? - ANSWER back squat
Which of the following connective tissues is responsible for providing stability within a joint by
connecting bone to bone? - ANSWER ligament
The deltoid becomes the primary abductor of the humerus beginning at what joint angle; reducing
involvement of the rotator cuff? - ANSWER 30°
ANSWERS|| LATEST UPDATE 2024
What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during a triceps extension exercise? - ANSWER
no joint movement
The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support voluntary movement is termed
__________. - ANSWER kinetic chain
Which of the following muscles is commonly found to lack proper flexibility; promoting a posterior pelvic
tilt as seen in this picture? - ANSWER glutes
The _________ is the only dual-action muscle of the quadriceps; allowing it to act upon both the hip and
knee joints. - ANSWER rectus femoris
What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical spine? - ANSWER lordotic
Which tissue functions to connect a muscle to a bone? - ANSWER tendon
Which of the following represents the four muscles of the rotator cuff? - ANSWER supraspinatus,
infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted during the crunch
movement? - ANSWER rectus abdominis
During the performance of a single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what muscles are considered the prime
movers? - ANSWER quadriceps and glutes
What muscle acts as the agonist during performance of the Romanian deadlift? - ANSWER Hamstrings
, During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps are contracting _________. - ANSWER
eccentrically
Plantar flexion of the ankle during running is caused by a concentric contraction of which muscle? -
ANSWER Gastrocnemius
During performance of the side lateral raise, the prime mover is the __________. - ANSWER deltoid
Which of the following would cause dorsiflexion of the ankle? - ANSWER a concentric contraction of the
anterior tibialis
Retraction of the scapulae, as seen during proper performance of the bilateral row exercise, is
accomplished by a __________. - ANSWER concentric contraction of the rhomboids
A majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting and movement mechanics occur between which
segments of the spine? - ANSWER lumbar and sacral
Which muscle acts as a spinal stabilizer during the performance of a push-up? - ANSWER transverse
abdominis
Having your client rehearse the forward lunge repeatedly without weights will improve their movement
performance due to neuromuscular familiarity, referred to as __________. - ANSWER motor learning
After performing a flexibility screen, it is determined that your client has difficulty moving through a full,
functional range of motion at the shoulder joint; with clear limitations in external rotation capabilities.
Which of the following exercises may prove difficult to perform properly as a result of this flexibility
concern? - ANSWER back squat
Which of the following connective tissues is responsible for providing stability within a joint by
connecting bone to bone? - ANSWER ligament
The deltoid becomes the primary abductor of the humerus beginning at what joint angle; reducing
involvement of the rotator cuff? - ANSWER 30°
