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Exercise Science & Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. What term describes the shortening of a muscle during force production?

    Answer: Concentric contraction

    A concentric contraction occurs when a muscle shortens as it produces force, such as the upward phase of a bicep curl.

  2. Which joint allows the greatest range of motion in the human body?

    Answer: Shoulder (glenohumeral) joint

    The glenohumeral (shoulder) joint is a ball-and-socket joint that permits the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body.

  3. What is the function of the stretch reflex (myotatic reflex)?

    Answer: Stimulates muscle contraction when the muscle is rapidly stretched

    The stretch reflex causes a rapid muscle contraction in response to sudden muscle lengthening, protecting the muscle from tearing.

  4. Which of the following is considered a synergist muscle?

    Answer: A muscle that assists the prime mover

    A synergist assists the prime mover (agonist) by contributing force or refining the movement pattern.

  5. What is the primary role of the rotator cuff?

    Answer: Stabilization of the glenohumeral joint

    The rotator cuff muscles (SITS) stabilize the head of the humerus within the glenoid fossa during shoulder movements.

  6. What physiological term describes the increase in muscle size due to resistance training?

    Answer: Hypertrophy

    Muscle hypertrophy refers to the increase in muscle fiber size (cross-sectional area) resulting from resistance training stimuli.

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