GC Anatomy & Physiology for Gyrotonic Practice

Question 1

The human spine is made up of how many vertebrae in total, including fused segments?

Accepted Answer

33

Answer

24

Answer

26

Answer

30

Question 2

Cervical lordosis is best described as which type of spinal curve?

Accepted Answer

A secondary curve that develops after birth

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A primary curve present at birth

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A forward curve in the thoracic region

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A lateral deviation of the spine

Question 3

The diaphragm, which is coordinated with breath in Gyrotonic practice, is best described as what shape?

Accepted Answer

Dome-shaped

Answer

Flat and triangular

Answer

Cylindrical

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S-shaped

Question 4

The joints between adjacent vertebral bodies — central to spinal articulation in Gyrotonic — are classified as which type of joint?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilaginous joints (symphyses)

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Synovial joints

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Sutures

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Gomphoses

Question 5

Which muscle group is the primary extensor of the vertebral column and is frequently engaged in Gyrotonic spinal wave movements?

Accepted Answer

Erector spinae

Answer

Rectus abdominis

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Iliopsoas

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Transversus abdominis

Question 6

Which movement term describes side bending of the spine, one of the key planes emphasized in Gyrotonic practice?

Accepted Answer

Lateral flexion

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Flexion

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Rotation

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Extension

Question 7

The sacrum, which forms the posterior wall of the pelvis, is created by the fusion of how many vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

6