Functional Anatomy

3. The performance of a lunge with forward press on a cable machine occurs in which movement plane?
7. During the descent phase of the standing barbell curl, the biceps are contracting _________.
8. The deltoid becomes the primary abductor of the humerus beginning at what joint angle; reducing involvement of the rotator cuff?
9. The concept that energy is transferred across joints to support voluntary movement is termed __________.
10. What acronym represents the four muscles of the rotator cuff?
14. Which muscles dominate the upward movement when a full, anchored sit-up is performed?
15. Which muscle is responsible for stabilizing the pelvis and spine in the frontal plane, and functions as a mover during lateral trunk flexion?
17. Which muscle acts as a spinal stabilizer during the performance of a push-up?
21. Which tissue functions to connect a muscle to a bone?
22. What muscle is responsible for shoulder flexion?
25. During the performance of the back squat, what is the prime mover responsible for hip extension?
27. Having your client rehearse the forward lunge repeatedly without weights will improve their movement performance due to neuromuscular familiarity, referred to as __________.
28. During performance of the side lateral raise, the prime mover is the __________.

1. The performance of side lateral raises occurs in what movement plane?
2. What muscle acts as the agonist during performance of the Romanian deadlift?
4. What is the natural curvature of the thoracic spine?
5. Which muscle is responsible for the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion and is targeted during the crunch movement?
6. A majority of back injuries from incorrect lifting and movement mechanics occur between which segments of the spine?
11. During the performance of a single-leg squat (Bulgarian squat), what muscles are considered the prime movers?
12. Which of the following connective tissues is responsible for providing stability within a joint by connecting bone to bone?
13. To minimize the risk for injury, hamstring strength should be _____% of quadriceps strength?
16. The reverse lunge is performed in which movement plane?
18. What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during a triceps extension exercise?
19. What type of contraction occurs in the quadriceps during the descent phase of a leg press?
20. What muscle can contribute to an anterior pelvic tilt when it becomes inflexible?
23. Plantar flexion of the ankle during running is caused by a concentric contraction of which muscle?
24. What muscle is commonly found to lack proper flexibility; promoting a posterior pelvic tilt?
26. What is the term used to describe the natural curvature of the cervical spine?