Trivia Flashcards
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Which law states that bones adapt to the loads placed upon them by becoming stronger or weaker accordingly?
Answer: Wolff's Law
Wolff's Law states that bone remodels in response to mechanical stress, becoming denser with loading and losing density with disuse.
What is the primary fuel source used during high-intensity, short-duration exercise lasting fewer than 10 seconds?
Answer: Phosphocreatine (PCr)
The phosphocreatine (ATP-PC) system provides immediate energy for maximal efforts lasting up to approximately 10 seconds.
The term 'EPOC' refers to the elevated oxygen consumption following exercise. What does EPOC stand for?
Answer: Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption
EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) describes the increased oxygen uptake after exercise used to restore the body to its pre-exercise state.
Which plane of motion divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) halves?
Answer: Frontal plane
The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections, with movements like lateral raises occurring in this plane.
What does the 'R' in the RICE method for acute injury management stand for?
Answer: Rest
RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation — a traditional first-aid protocol for acute musculoskeletal injuries.
The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles share which common tendon?
Answer: Achilles tendon
Both the gastrocnemius and soleus insert into the calcaneus via the Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon in the body.
According to the ACE IFT Model, what does the second stage, 'Movement Training,' primarily focus on?
Answer: Teaching foundational movement patterns and joint mobility
Movement Training in the ACE IFT Model centers on improving movement quality, stability, and mobility before loading patterns with resistance.