core performance interview

Question 1

Triceps location

Answer 1

Under the upper arm

Question 2

Triceps function

Answer 2

straightens/extends elbow - crucial for upper body quality - assists in falls and lifts - also gives firmness under the arm

Question 3

Biceps location

Answer 3

Top of upper arm

Question 4

Bicep function

Answer 4

Bends/flexes elbow - strengthens arms for falls and lifts

Question 5

Pectorals location

Answer 5

front of chest

Question 6

Pectorals function

Answer 6

Bring arms across chest, lower arm when overhead - good in bringing in arms for turns

Question 7

Trapezius and Latissimus dorsi location

Answer 7

trap - upper back, lats - middle back

Question 8

Traps + lats function

Answer 8

moves scapulae, pulls arms downward, backward and inward. Provides control over the entire back and arms

Question 9

Obliques location

Answer 9

side stomach

Question 10

obliques function

Answer 10

twist upper body to either side. Assist in stabilising through centre of gravity

Question 11

rectus abdominus function

Answer 11

utilised for stability - engaged at all times

Question 12

Quadratus lumborum location

Answer 12

small of back

Question 13

quadratus lumbroum function

Answer 13

bends upper body to side, stabilizes pelvis and spine

Question 14

Illiopsoas location

Answer 14

hipflexor region

Question 15

illiopsoas funciton

Answer 15

raises the thigh to the side - hip flexor

Question 16

Gluteus function

Answer 16

Contributes to thigh turnout, stabilises hip and allows for extension from hip

Question 17

Quadriceps

Answer 17

straightens knee, steadies knee joint, extends leg

Question 18

Hamstrings

Answer 18

bend knees

Question 19

sartourious muscle location and function

Answer 19

inner thigh, helps turn out rotation and assists in lifting the leg

Question 20

Gastrocnemius location

Answer 20

calf

Question 21

gastrocnemius funciton

Answer 21

points foot, raises leg to ball of foot and bends knee

Question 22

Tibialis anterior location

Answer 22

front of lower leg

Question 23

tibialis anterior function

Answer 23

flexes the foot and ankle

Question 24

tibialis posterior and peroneals location

Answer 24

around either side of ankle

Question 25

tibialis posterior and peroneals function

Answer 25

assists in moving ankle, helps protect achilles tendon and supports foot in all movements

Question 26

soleus location

Answer 26

near calf

Question 27

soleus function

Answer 27

flexes foot

Question 28

achilles tendon function

Answer 28

points foot