NCSF CPT Exam Prep Cards all answers verified

NCSF CPT Exam Prep Cards all answers verified What is the biomechanical term for the movement at the shoulder during a frontal raise? What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the pull up? What is the primary movement performed during the concentric phase of the Romanian Deadlift? What is the prime mover during the front squat? Which type of pelvic tilt is used during the abdominal exercises targeting the rectus abdominis? Which muscle functions as the antagonist during the standing calf raise exercise? Which trunk muscle is the primary local stabilizer for the spine? Where is the correct terminal pull position of the bar during the lat pull-down exercise? What is the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg? In addition to trunk rotation, the obliques are also responsible for trunk ____________. The reverse lunge is performed in what movement plane? What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the dumbbell fly? What type of contraction must be performed by the erector spinae during the dumbbell bent-over row to maintain proper form? During the downward phase of the leg press exercise, the quadriceps must perform that type of contraction? What is the normal curvature for the thoracic portion of the spine? An undesirable exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine is termed: Bones are connected together by what type of connective tissue? What rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation? The antagonist muscle group during the seated leg extension exercise is the: Identify a leg muscle that crosses more than one joint. Most injuries of the back occur at which portion of the spine? The ____________ spine is found within the neck and upper back. The majority of movement limitation associated with poor flexibility is due to restriction within what tissue? What rotator muscle performs the initial action of the humeral abduction in the frontal plane before the deltoid takes over as the primary mover? The trunk flexors and extensors should maintain a strength balance ratio of _________ for optimal joint health, posture and injury prevention in the region. The shoulder flexors and extensors should maintain a strength balance ratio of ________ for optimal joint health, posture and performance in the region. What type of muscle tissue controls involuntary contractions within the vascular and digestive system? What gluteal muscle(s) can function as hip abductors? Rotation of the trunk occurs in which movement plane? What joint within the upper extremities is located distal to the elbow? Internal rotation is also termed ____________ rotation. The term superior, when used as an anatomical term, means: The midline of the body splits it into two sides, while the mid-axillary line splits it into: The shoulders and hips are categorized as ____________ joint while the knees and elbows are categorized as ____________ joints. What is the only fuel source that can be used during anaerobic metabolism? ____________ serve as the primary fuel for exercise, while ____________ are primarily used during rest and low-intensity physical activity. Aerobic metabolism can occur using what type of fuel sources? What is the primary fuel source during 1) vertical jump; 2) a 3RM deadlift; 3) a 10-second sprint? What are the primary storage sites for glycogen within the body? How much rest is needed to fully recover from an exercise that significantly drains creatine phosphate stores within a muscle? As a client increases their VO2 max, he or she will have a lower __________ during any sub-maximal exercise intensity; this is mainly attributed to an increase in __________. Cardiac output is a product of: Cellular metabolism using oxygen and various substrates for fuel occurs in the: What muscle fiber type has the lowest capacity to produce force? Slow oxidative muscle fibers have the smallest relative __________ and are primarily fueled via __________ metabolism. Following high-intensity exercise, a client may continue to burn additional calories for a number of hours due to a phenomenon known as: What mineral is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum to initiate the cascade of events leading to a muscular contraction? What type of fatigue is associated with reduced muscle glycogen storage following localized muscular work? How is force production improved through neural adaptations? Identify at least three primary causes of short-term (acute) muscular fatigue between sets. If excess tension is placed upon a given muscle, ____________ send inhibitory signals to reduce motor unit activity and protect tissue from potential damage. __________ is the hormone released from the pancreas to help control blood glucose levels; it also helps inhibit fat use when in circulation. __________ is an adrenal hormone released in response to high physiological or psychological stress. It limits carbohydrates uptake, disrupts protein-sparing mechanism and can suppress immune system function when chronically released at elevated levels. What hormone released from the liver in response to appropriately-devised hypertrophy training signals the body to increase protein synthesis? Identify three anabolic hormones that are released in response to heavy, strenuous resistance training. Throwing a medicine ball for distance requires what type of muscular contraction? Holding one's breath to increase stability while lifting a heavy load is referred to as the _______________. The ______________________ is an estimate of myocardial oxygen demand and relative stress placed upon the heart.