PATHFIT 1 - Final Written Exam Review

Which joint allows the widest range of motion?

• Ball-and-socket

• Hinge

• Gliding

• Pivot

What connects muscles to bones?

• Cartilage

• Ligaments    

• Discs 

• Tendons

Which muscle group is most active in hip extension during squats?

• Quadriceps

• Gluteus Maximus

• Gastrocnemius

• Abductors

What tissue stores minerals like calcium?

• Ligaments

• Bones

• Cartilage

• Muscles

What type of contraction occurs when a muscle shortens?

• Eccentric

• Static

• Concentric

• Isometric

What is the role of ligaments?

• Connect bones to bones

• Support organs

• Connect muscles to bones

• Move joints

Which movement decreases the angle of a joint?

• Abduction     

• Extension

• Flexion

• Rotation

Which movement occurs when the limb moves away from the body?

• Abduction

• Adduction

• Flexion

• Rotation

The core muscle responsible for spinal alignment is:

• Rectus Abdominis

• Gastrocnemius

• Quadriceps

• Biceps

Which joint allows only bending and straightening?

• Gliding

• Hinge

• Saddle

• Pivot