ACE - Personal Trainer Anatomy and Biomechanics Flashcards
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What type of joint is the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint?
Answer: Ball-and-socket
The glenohumeral joint is a ball-and-socket joint, allowing the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body.
Which muscle is the primary hip flexor?
Answer: Iliopsoas
The iliopsoas, composed of the iliacus and psoas major, is the primary hip flexor muscle.
In which plane of motion does a standard bicep curl primarily occur?
Answer: Sagittal plane
A bicep curl occurs primarily in the sagittal plane, which divides the body into left and right halves.
What is the term for the bony attachment point where a muscle's less-movable end connects?
Answer: Origin
The origin is the proximal, less-movable attachment point of a muscle, typically on a stable bone.
Which muscle group is the primary antagonist to the quadriceps?
Answer: Hamstrings
The hamstrings act as the primary antagonist to the quadriceps during knee extension and flexion movements.
What is the anatomical term for movement away from the body's midline?
Answer: Abduction
Abduction refers to movement of a body segment away from the midline, such as raising the arm laterally.