CMA Body Connectivity & Movement Phrasing 3

Question 1

Which body connectivity pattern is typically the last to emerge in human motor development?

Accepted Answer

Cross-Lateral

Answer

Cross-Lateral (contralateral) coordination is the most complex developmental achievement and is the last connectivity pattern to emerge in motor development.

Question 2

A 'metric' movement phrase is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Regular, countable rhythmic units organized by a consistent pulse

Answer

Metric phrasing organizes movement into regular, measurable rhythmic units anchored to a consistent beat or pulse.

Question 3

In LMA, 'middle initiation' means a movement begins at:

Accepted Answer

An intermediate joint of a limb such as the elbow or knee

Answer

Middle initiation begins at intermediate joints—elbow or knee—rather than at the distal tips or the proximal joints near the trunk.

Question 4

The concept of 'breath support' in Bartenieff Fundamentals refers to:

Accepted Answer

How the breath cycle initiates and organizes the quality and expression of movement

Answer

Breath support in BF addresses how the natural breath cycle underpins movement initiation, organization, and expressive quality.

Question 5

Which type of movement phrasing involves a sharp, sudden beginning that then gradually decays in intensity?

Accepted Answer

Impulsive phrasing

Answer

Impulsive phrasing begins with a sudden accent and then gradually decreases in intensity, like a ball thrown and then decelerating.

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CMA Body Connectivity & Movement Phrasing 3