NFPT - National Federation of Professional Trainers Human Anatomy and Biomechanics Questions and Answers

Question 1

During the upward phase of a bicep curl, the biceps brachii is shortening while generating force. Which type of muscle contraction is occurring, and what is the role of the biceps brachii?

Accepted Answer

Concentric contraction, Agonist

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Eccentric contraction, Antagonist

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Isometric contraction, Stabilizer

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Isokinetic contraction, Synergist

Question 2

A client is performing a lateral raise with dumbbells. This movement primarily occurs in which anatomical plane?

Accepted Answer

Frontal (Coronal) Plane

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Sagittal Plane

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Transverse Plane

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Oblique Plane

Question 3

Which of the following describes the biomechanical role of the triceps brachii during the downward (lowering) phase of a traditional push-up?

Accepted Answer

Agonist performing an eccentric contraction

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Antagonist performing a concentric contraction

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Synergist performing an isometric contraction

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Stabilizer performing an isotonic contraction

Question 4

A client performing a squat exhibits a significant forward lean of the torso. From a biomechanical perspective, this compensation primarily increases the demands on which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Erector Spinae

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Quadriceps

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Abdominals

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Adductors

Question 5

When performing a standing cable wood chop, the rotational movement of the torso occurs in which plane of motion?

Accepted Answer

Transverse Plane

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Frontal Plane

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Sagittal Plane

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Coronal Plane

Question 6

During a lunge, the gluteus maximus is the prime mover for hip extension. The hamstrings assist in this motion. What is the functional role of the hamstrings in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Synergist

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Antagonist

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Fixator

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Agonist