Pilates Pilates Anatomy and Biomechanics

Question 1

Which muscle group is considered the primary 'powerhouse' in Pilates?

Accepted Answer

Core abdominals and lumbar stabilizers

Answer

Quadriceps

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Gluteus maximus

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Latissimus dorsi

Question 2

What is the anatomical term for the front surface of the body?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Posterior

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Lateral

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Medial

Question 3

The transversus abdominis muscle primarily functions to:

Accepted Answer

Compress the abdominal contents and stabilize the spine

Answer

Flex the spine forward

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Rotate the trunk

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Extend the lumbar spine

Question 4

Which spinal curvature is considered a natural lordotic curve?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar

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Thoracic

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Sacral

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Coccygeal

Question 5

In Pilates, 'imprinting' the spine refers to:

Accepted Answer

Gently pressing the lumbar spine toward the mat to find neutral

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Arching the back off the mat

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Curling the head and neck up

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Extending the thoracic spine over a roller

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT part of the pelvic floor musculature?

Accepted Answer

Iliopsoas

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Coccygeus

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Levator ani

Answer

Bulbospongiosus