NCBTMB Kinesiology and Biomechanics 5

Question 1

Anterior pelvic tilt is produced by which combined muscular imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Tight hip flexors and weak abdominals/gluteals

Answer

Anterior pelvic tilt results from tight hip flexors pulling the anterior pelvis down combined with weak abdominals and gluteals that fail to counteract the tilt.

Question 2

Which term describes the ability of a muscle to return to its original length after being stretched?

Accepted Answer

Elasticity

Answer

Elasticity is the property that allows a muscle to return to its resting length after passive stretching has been applied.

Question 3

The thoracolumbar fascia plays a key role in stabilizing which structure during load transfer?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints

Answer

The thoracolumbar fascia connects the latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus, and transversus abdominis to provide tension that stabilizes the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints.

Question 4

Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) involves overuse of which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Wrist extensors

Answer

Lateral epicondylitis involves repetitive strain and microtearing of the wrist extensor tendons (primarily ECRB) at their origin on the lateral epicondyle.

Question 5

When a therapist applies deep tissue pressure, which tissue property allows deformation without returning to original shape?

Accepted Answer

Plasticity

Answer

Plasticity is the tissue property that allows permanent deformation following applied force, which is relevant to the effects of deep tissue massage on fascia.

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NCBTMB Kinesiology and Biomechanics 5