MBLEx Kinesiology Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which muscle is the primary hip flexor used when lifting the thigh toward the chest?
Answer: Iliopsoas
The iliopsoas, composed of the iliacus and psoas major, is the strongest and primary hip flexor.
What type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens while producing force?
Answer: Eccentric
An eccentric contraction occurs when the muscle elongates under tension, such as lowering a weight slowly.
The glenohumeral joint is classified as which type of synovial joint?
Answer: Ball-and-socket
The glenohumeral (shoulder) joint is a ball-and-socket joint allowing movement in all planes.
Which muscle group is primarily responsible for scapular retraction?
Answer: Rhomboids and middle trapezius
The rhomboids and middle trapezius fibers work together to retract the scapula toward the spine.
What is the anatomical term for movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?
Answer: Abduction
Abduction refers to movement away from the body's midline, such as raising the arm out to the side.
Which structure connects muscle to bone?
Answer: Tendon
Tendons are dense connective tissue structures that attach muscle to bone, transmitting the force of contraction.