NCSF CPT Exam Prep Cards Exam
Questions and Answers
What is the biomechanical term for the movement at the shoulder during a frontal raise?
- ANS-Shoulder Flexion
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the
pull up? - ANS-Shoulder Adduction
What is the primary movement performed during the concentric phase of the Romanian
Deadlift? - ANS-Hip Extension
What is the prime mover during the front squat? - ANS-Quadriceps
Which type of pelvic tilt is used during the abdominal exercises targeting the rectus
abdominis? - ANS-Posterior Pelvic Tilt
Which muscle functions as the antagonist during the standing calf raise exercise? -
ANS-Anterior Tibialis
Which trunk muscle is the primary local stabilizer for the spine? - ANS-Transverse
Abdominis
Where is the correct terminal pull position of the bar during the lat pull-down exercise? -
ANS-The chest
What is the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg? - ANS-Tibia
In addition to trunk rotation, the obliques are also responsible for trunk ____________. -
ANS-Lateral Flexion
The reverse lunge is performed in what movement plane? - ANS-Sagittal
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the
dumbbell fly? - ANS-Horizontal adduction
What type of contraction must be performed by the erector spinae during the dumbbell
bent-over row to maintain proper form? - ANS-An isometric contraction
During the downward phase of the leg press exercise, the quadriceps must perform that
type of contraction? - ANS-An eccentric contraction
, What is the normal curvature for the thoracic portion of the spine? - ANS-Kyphotic
An undesirable exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine is termed: - ANS-Lordosis
Bones are connected together by what type of connective tissue? - ANS-Ligaments
What rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation? - ANS-Subscapularis
The antagonist muscle group during the seated leg extension exercise is the: - ANS-
Hamstrings
Identify a leg muscle that crosses more than one joint. - ANS-Rectus Femoris - hip
flexor/knee extensor;
Bicep femoris - knee flexor/hip extensor;
Gastrocnemius - plantar flexor/knee flexor
Most injuries of the back occur at which portion of the spine? - ANS-Lumbar region
(lower back)
The ____________ spine is found within the neck and upper back. - ANS-Cervical
The majority of movement limitation associated with poor flexibility is due to restriction
within what tissue? - ANS-Muscle fascia
What rotator muscle performs the initial action of the humeral abduction in the frontal
plane before the deltoid takes over as the primary mover? - ANS-Supraspinatus
The trunk flexors and extensors should maintain a strength balance ratio of _________
for optimal joint health, posture and injury prevention in the region. - ANS-1:1
The shoulder flexors and extensors should maintain a strength balance ratio of
________ for optimal joint health, posture and performance in the region. - ANS-2:3
What type of muscle tissue controls involuntary contractions within the vascular and
digestive system? - ANS-Smooth muscle tissue
What gluteal muscle(s) can function as hip abductors? - ANS-Gluteus medius and
gluteus minimus
Rotation of the trunk occurs in which movement plane? - ANS-Transverse
What joint within the upper extremities is located distal to the elbow? - ANS-Wrist
Internal rotation is also termed ____________ rotation. - ANS-Medial
Questions and Answers
What is the biomechanical term for the movement at the shoulder during a frontal raise?
- ANS-Shoulder Flexion
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the
pull up? - ANS-Shoulder Adduction
What is the primary movement performed during the concentric phase of the Romanian
Deadlift? - ANS-Hip Extension
What is the prime mover during the front squat? - ANS-Quadriceps
Which type of pelvic tilt is used during the abdominal exercises targeting the rectus
abdominis? - ANS-Posterior Pelvic Tilt
Which muscle functions as the antagonist during the standing calf raise exercise? -
ANS-Anterior Tibialis
Which trunk muscle is the primary local stabilizer for the spine? - ANS-Transverse
Abdominis
Where is the correct terminal pull position of the bar during the lat pull-down exercise? -
ANS-The chest
What is the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg? - ANS-Tibia
In addition to trunk rotation, the obliques are also responsible for trunk ____________. -
ANS-Lateral Flexion
The reverse lunge is performed in what movement plane? - ANS-Sagittal
What action is performed at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of the
dumbbell fly? - ANS-Horizontal adduction
What type of contraction must be performed by the erector spinae during the dumbbell
bent-over row to maintain proper form? - ANS-An isometric contraction
During the downward phase of the leg press exercise, the quadriceps must perform that
type of contraction? - ANS-An eccentric contraction
, What is the normal curvature for the thoracic portion of the spine? - ANS-Kyphotic
An undesirable exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine is termed: - ANS-Lordosis
Bones are connected together by what type of connective tissue? - ANS-Ligaments
What rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation? - ANS-Subscapularis
The antagonist muscle group during the seated leg extension exercise is the: - ANS-
Hamstrings
Identify a leg muscle that crosses more than one joint. - ANS-Rectus Femoris - hip
flexor/knee extensor;
Bicep femoris - knee flexor/hip extensor;
Gastrocnemius - plantar flexor/knee flexor
Most injuries of the back occur at which portion of the spine? - ANS-Lumbar region
(lower back)
The ____________ spine is found within the neck and upper back. - ANS-Cervical
The majority of movement limitation associated with poor flexibility is due to restriction
within what tissue? - ANS-Muscle fascia
What rotator muscle performs the initial action of the humeral abduction in the frontal
plane before the deltoid takes over as the primary mover? - ANS-Supraspinatus
The trunk flexors and extensors should maintain a strength balance ratio of _________
for optimal joint health, posture and injury prevention in the region. - ANS-1:1
The shoulder flexors and extensors should maintain a strength balance ratio of
________ for optimal joint health, posture and performance in the region. - ANS-2:3
What type of muscle tissue controls involuntary contractions within the vascular and
digestive system? - ANS-Smooth muscle tissue
What gluteal muscle(s) can function as hip abductors? - ANS-Gluteus medius and
gluteus minimus
Rotation of the trunk occurs in which movement plane? - ANS-Transverse
What joint within the upper extremities is located distal to the elbow? - ANS-Wrist
Internal rotation is also termed ____________ rotation. - ANS-Medial
