Ex Phys Chapter 16 Quizizz

The core is defined by the muscles in which region of the body?

• Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex region

• Scapular region

• Leg region

• Back region

Which term best describes core training’s effect on decreasing the incidence of new injuries?

• Performance

• Improved posture

• Rehabilitation

• Injury resistance

Which term best describes the ability to contract muscles of the core with force in an effort to flex the trunk during a slow controlled movement?

• Core power

• Core stability

• Core strength

• Core endurance

Proper extensibility of which of these global core muscles is important prior to performing the medicine ball pullover throw?

• Latissimus dorsi

• Quadriceps

• Multifidus

• Diaphragm

How should the back be positioned when performing a bird dog exercise?

• Anterior pelvic tilt

• In a neutral position

• Kyphotic positioning

• Excessive lordotic position

Which type of training can be used to improve activation of core muscles compared to traditional core training?

• Planking on a stable surface

• Prone dead bugs on floor

• Instability training using a stability ball

• Marching on a stable surface

What does EMG stand for?

• Electrocardiogram

• Electromagnetic spectrum

• Electromyography

• Elektrokardiogramm

What is an appropriate cue that can be given to a client to properly perform the drawing-in maneuver?

• To perform the drawing-in maneuver, bear down with the muscles of the global core.

• To perform the drawing-in maneuver, pull in the region just below the navel toward the spine.

• To perform the drawing-in maneuver, tighten all muscles of the global core.

• To perform the drawing-in maneuver, hold your breath and tighten your gluteals.

Which of the following is an example of an exercise modality to enrich the proprioceptive nature of an exercise?

• Tubing

• Wobble board

• Cables

• Medicine ball

When performing a floor bridge exercise, why should you not raise the hips too far off the floor?

• It may place excessive stress on the lumbar spine through hyperextension.

• It may place excessive stress on the thoracic spine through hyperflexion.

• It may place too much stress on the lumbar spine through hyperflexion.

• The lumbar spine will not be hyperflexed during the floor bridge exercise.