SBC Core Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

Which muscle group forms the primary stabilizing core and is most targeted during stability ball exercises?

Accepted Answer

Transverse abdominis

Answer

Rectus abdominis

Answer

Biceps femoris

Answer

Gastrocnemius

Question 2

What term describes the ability of the core muscles to maintain spinal alignment under load?

Accepted Answer

Core stiffness

Answer

Lumbar mobility

Answer

Hip flexion

Answer

Scapular retraction

Question 3

Which spinal region is most protected by engaging the multifidus during stability ball training?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar spine

Answer

Cervical spine

Answer

Thoracic spine

Answer

Sacral spine

Question 4

The erector spinae muscle group runs along which aspect of the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

Posterior

Answer

Answer

Lateral

Answer

Medial

Question 5

What role do the oblique muscles play during rotational stability ball movements?

Accepted Answer

Spinal rotation and lateral flexion

Answer

Hip extension

Answer

Knee flexion

Answer

Shoulder elevation

Question 6

Which connective structure links the thoracolumbar fascia to core stability on the stability ball?

Accepted Answer

Thoracolumbar fascia

Answer

Patellar tendon

Answer

Achilles tendon

Answer

Plantar fascia