Ch 5 - The Human Movement Flashcards

1
Q

Which refers to a position away from the center of the body or the point of reference?

A

Distal

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2
Q

A client practices repeated squat exercises in order to create permanent changes in her technique. What is she exhibiting?

A

Motor Learning

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3
Q

What term refers to the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane from a lateral position to an anterior position when the joint is in an anteriorly flexed position?

A

Horizontal Adduction

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4
Q

Which term is eccentric motion synonymous?

A

Deceleration

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5
Q

Horizontal abduction involves the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane from which of the following position to a lateral position?

A

Anterior to Lateral

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6
Q

As the velocity of a concentric muscle action increases, the ability to produce force decreases. This is an example of what?

A

Force Velocity curve

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7
Q

Which term refers to a position on or toward the back of the body?

A

Posterior

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8
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Which term refers to a position on or toward the front of the body?

A

Anterior

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9
Q

Shoulder elevation refers to which of the following motions of the scapula?

A

Superior

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10
Q

What term refers to a bending movement in which the relative angle between two adjacent segments decreases?

A

Flexion

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11
Q

Which of the following refers to a movement in the frontal plane away from the midline of the body?

A

Abduction

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12
Q

What kind of muscle action is raising a dumbbell up against the direction of resistance?

A

Concentric Action

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13
Q

Which is true of eccentric motion?

A

it is known as a “negative” in the health and fitness industry.

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14
Q

Adduction is a movement back toward the midline of the body in which of the following planes?

A

Frontal Plane

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15
Q

What refers to a position on the same side of the body?

A

Ipsilateral

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16
Q

What muscle action occurs when a muscle is exerting force greater than the resistive force, resulting in shortening of the muscle?

A

Concentric

17
Q

What is the term for the production of force when a muscle is shortening?

A

Concentric

18
Q

As the velocity of a muscular contraction increases, the ability to produce force decreases for which part of the muscle action spectrum?

A

Concentric

19
Q

What is the concept that integrates practice and experience for a relatively permanent change in motor control processes?

A

Motor Learning

20
Q

What refers to a position relatively closer to the midline of the body?

A

Medial

21
Q

What refers to a straightening movement in which the relative angle between two adjacent segments increases?

A

Extension

22
Q

Pronation of the forearm involves the inward movement of the forearm in which of the following planes?

A

Transverse

23
Q

What is the term referring to the synergistic action of muscle groups to produce movement around a joint?

A

Force-couple relationship

24
Q

Which is an example of an eccentric motion?

A

Landing from a jump

25
Q

The force-velocity curve describes the relationship between which of the following?

A

Muscle force and the velocity of contraction

26
Q

Which term refers to an anatomical position on the opposite side of the body?

A

Contralateral

27
Q

What is the body’s motor response to internal and external environmental stimuli called?

A

Motor behavior

28
Q

As the velocity of a muscular contraction increases, the ability to produce force increases for which part of the muscle action spectrum?

A

Eccentric

29
Q

Scapular protraction refers to which of the following movements of the scapula?

A

Abduction

30
Q

Where is the sternum in relation to the shoulder?

A

Medial

31
Q

In which plane of motion does a hammer curl occur?

A

Sagital