CAT Anatomy & Kinesiology 2

Question 1

Which muscle acts as the primary stabilizer of the scapula during overhead pressing movements?

Accepted Answer

Serratus anterior

Answer

The serratus anterior protracts and upwardly rotates the scapula, keeping it against the thorax during overhead movements.

Question 2

The brachioradialis muscle crosses which joint(s)?

Accepted Answer

Elbow only

Answer

The brachioradialis crosses only the elbow joint and is primarily a forearm flexor.

Question 3

Which plane of motion does a lateral raise exercise primarily occur in?

Accepted Answer

Frontal

Answer

Lateral raises move the arms away from the midline of the body in the frontal (coronal) plane.

Question 4

The Achilles tendon connects the gastrocnemius and soleus to which bone?

Accepted Answer

Calcaneus

Answer

The Achilles tendon inserts on the posterior surface of the calcaneus (heel bone).

Question 5

During a squat, which phase represents an eccentric contraction of the quadriceps?

Accepted Answer

Descending into the squat

Answer

The quadriceps lengthen under load while controlling the descent, making it an eccentric contraction.

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