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Anatomy & Physiology for Gyrotonic Practice Flashcards

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  1. Which movement term describes rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly (downward when the arm is at the side)?

    Answer: Pronation

    Pronation describes the rotation of the forearm that turns the palm to face posteriorly or downward, and is performed by the pronator teres and pronator quadratus muscles.

  2. The transversus abdominis, critical for spinal stabilization in Gyrotonic practice, primarily functions to:

    Answer: Increase intra-abdominal pressure and stabilize the lumbar spine

    The transversus abdominis compresses the abdominal contents to increase intra-abdominal pressure, functioning like a natural corset to stabilize the lumbar spine and pelvis.

  3. The lumbar spine, which undergoes significant loading during Gyrotonic exercises, consists of how many vertebrae?

    Answer: 5

    The lumbar spine consists of 5 vertebrae (L1–L5), which are the largest and strongest vertebrae in the spine and bear the greatest compressive loads.

  4. What anatomical term describes the normal inward (anteriorly concave) curve of the lumbar spine when viewed from the side?

    Answer: Lordosis

    Lordosis is the term for the normal anteriorly concave (inward) curvature seen in the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine when viewed in the sagittal plane.

  5. Which joint type allows for the greatest range of multidirectional movement, making it relevant to understanding the hip and shoulder in Gyrotonic practice?

    Answer: Ball-and-socket joint

    Ball-and-socket joints, found at the hip and shoulder, permit movement in all three planes — flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and medial/lateral rotation — providing the greatest overall range of motion.

  6. Range of motion (ROM) at a joint is influenced by which combination of factors?

    Answer: Joint structure, surrounding soft tissue, and muscle flexibility

    Range of motion is determined by multiple factors including the shape of joint surfaces, the elasticity of the joint capsule and ligaments, and the flexibility of muscles and fascia crossing the joint.

  7. In Gyrotonic practice, instructors frequently reference 'neutral spine.' What does this position refer to?

    Answer: The position in which the spine's natural curves are maintained without exaggeration or flattening

    Neutral spine refers to maintaining the spine's three natural curves — cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis, and lumbar lordosis — in their optimal alignment without excessive flattening or exaggeration.