Anatomy & Kinesiology Flashcards
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Which muscle acts as the primary stabilizer of the scapula during overhead pressing movements?
Answer: Serratus anterior
The serratus anterior protracts and upwardly rotates the scapula, keeping it against the thorax during overhead movements.
The brachioradialis muscle crosses which joint(s)?
Answer: Elbow only
The brachioradialis crosses only the elbow joint and is primarily a forearm flexor.
Which plane of motion does a lateral raise exercise primarily occur in?
Answer: Frontal
Lateral raises move the arms away from the midline of the body in the frontal (coronal) plane.
The Achilles tendon connects the gastrocnemius and soleus to which bone?
Answer: Calcaneus
The Achilles tendon inserts on the posterior surface of the calcaneus (heel bone).
During a squat, which phase represents an eccentric contraction of the quadriceps?
Answer: Descending into the squat
The quadriceps lengthen under load while controlling the descent, making it an eccentric contraction.
Which nerve is most at risk of compression when the hip flexors are chronically tight in anterior pelvic tilt?
Answer: Femoral nerve
The femoral nerve passes through the femoral triangle and can be compressed by a shortened iliopsoas in anterior pelvic tilt.
What type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
Answer: Ball-and-socket
The glenohumeral joint is a ball-and-socket joint that allows the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body.