Core

________ _________ allows the body to bend forward and stabilize the upper body when carrying a heavy load.

• obliques

• erector spinae

• rectus abdominis

• transversus abdominus

_______ allows the body to bend and rotate to the side as well as support the spine during the movement.

• obliques

• rectus abdominis

• erector spinae

• transversus abdominus

______ _____ are a group of muscles along the spine and help keep the spine erect wether you are sitting, running, or stand.

• obliques

• rectus abdominis

• erector spinae

• transversus abdominis

________ __________ stabilize the low back, especially during movement, help surround , protect the internal organs and is the muscle you brace when someone is about it hit you in the abdomen.

• rectus abdominis

• erector spinae

• transversus abdominis

• pelvic floor

_______ _______ lies under the pelvis and supports the bladder and other organs.

• rectus abdominis

• obliques

• erector spinae

• pelvic floor

_________ is a muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity and is the main respiratory muscle.

• obliques

• erector spinae

• pelvic floor

• diaphragm

Which of the following can affect the core?

• occupation

• sports

• prolonged sitting

• general fitness

• all of the above

_______________ is the forward curving posture that is characteristic of seated prolonged posture.

If sitting at a desk with a computer, ideally

• the bottom of the monitor is at eye level

• the top of the monitor is at eye level

• the top of the monitor is at chest level

• none of the above

While training for fitness you want to make sure

• the abdominal muscles are twice as strong as the low back muscles

• the low back muscles are twice as strong as the abdominal muscles

• the low back and abdominal muscles are equally strong

• none of the above