SBC Core Anatomy and Physiology 3

Question 1

Which plane of motion is primarily challenged during a lateral ball roll exercise?

Accepted Answer

Frontal plane

Answer

Sagittal plane

Answer

Transverse plane

Answer

Horizontal plane

Question 2

The gluteus medius is important in stability ball training because it controls:

Accepted Answer

Hip abduction and pelvic stabilization

Answer

Elbow extension

Answer

Wrist flexion

Answer

Ankle plantarflexion

Question 3

Which reflex arc is most engaged when a client corrects balance on an unstable stability ball?

Accepted Answer

Myotatic (stretch) reflex

Answer

Babinski reflex

Answer

Withdrawal reflex

Answer

Corneal reflex

Question 4

Slow-twitch (Type I) muscle fibers are recruited first during stability ball postural holds because they:

Accepted Answer

Are fatigue-resistant and suited for sustained contractions

Answer

Generate the most force

Answer

Have the largest diameter

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Fire fastest under load

Question 5

What does the term 'neuromuscular efficiency' mean in the context of stability ball training?

Accepted Answer

The ability of the nervous system to recruit muscles effectively to produce and reduce force

Answer

Maximum force produced in one repetition

Answer

Heart rate response to exercise

Answer

Muscle fiber hypertrophy rate

Question 6

The serratus anterior is trained on the stability ball primarily during which type of movement?

Accepted Answer

Push-up plus or scapular protraction

Answer

Seated hip hinge

Answer

Standing squat

Answer

Prone hip extension