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KIN 3304: CHAPTER 11 Questions and
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Graded
In performing lateral flexion against gravity such as in a lateral sit-up,
which of the following muscles would be least effective?
Ans: Rectus abdominis
A sideward deviation of the spine is known as scoliosis.
Ans: True
Which of the following muscles would be most effective in performing
anterior pelvic rotation?
Ans: Erector spinae
Nearly all movement of the spinal column takes place within the two
supportive structures known as the _____ and _____.
Ans: cervical; lumbar
The majority of spinal column movement occurs in the lumbar and
thoracic regions of the spine.
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Ans: False
Increased posterior concavity of the cervical spine is known as _____.
Ans: Lordoris
Of the four abdominal muscles, which is not a prime mover in lateral
pelvic rotation from a hanging overhead by the hands position?
Ans: Transverse abdominus
Which of the following muscles contract concentrically to cause
extension of the head, right cervical rotation, and right cervical lateral
flexion?
Ans: not Right splenius capitis
The diaphragm depresses and draws the central tendon forward during
exhalation.
Ans: False
The right sternocleidomastoid is functionally similar to the right
external abdominal oblique in that when contracting concentrically,
they both cause their respective segments of the spine to _______.
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KIN 3304: CHAPTER 11 Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
In performing lateral flexion against gravity such as in a lateral sit-up,
which of the following muscles would be least effective?
Ans: Rectus abdominis
A sideward deviation of the spine is known as scoliosis.
Ans: True
Which of the following muscles would be most effective in performing
anterior pelvic rotation?
Ans: Erector spinae
Nearly all movement of the spinal column takes place within the two
supportive structures known as the _____ and _____.
Ans: cervical; lumbar
The majority of spinal column movement occurs in the lumbar and
thoracic regions of the spine.
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Ans: False
Increased posterior concavity of the cervical spine is known as _____.
Ans: Lordoris
Of the four abdominal muscles, which is not a prime mover in lateral
pelvic rotation from a hanging overhead by the hands position?
Ans: Transverse abdominus
Which of the following muscles contract concentrically to cause
extension of the head, right cervical rotation, and right cervical lateral
flexion?
Ans: not Right splenius capitis
The diaphragm depresses and draws the central tendon forward during
exhalation.
Ans: False
The right sternocleidomastoid is functionally similar to the right
external abdominal oblique in that when contracting concentrically,
they both cause their respective segments of the spine to _______.
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