Pilates test Exam Questions and
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Pilates 8 core principles—ANSWER-Awarness, alignment ,balance,
breathing, concentration, control, flow, form
Components of the core—ANSWER-Diaphragm, multifidus, pelvic floor,
transverse abdominus
sagittal plane—ANSWER-dividing body into unequal right/left portions
median plane—ANSWER-dividing body into right/left portions
coronal/ frontal plane—ANSWER-dividing body into front/back portions
transverse plane—ANSWER-dividing body into upper/lower portions
inhale—ANSWER-when the diaphragm presses down toward the bottom of
the ribs (flattens/ widening rib cage)
exhale—ANSWER-when the diaphragm rises back up(contracting/bringing
ribs togehter)
33—ANSWER-how many total bones are in the spine
neutral spine—ANSWER-the most authentic way to find a true core
connection
, osteoporosis—ANSWER-skeletal disorder, low bone mass, bone fragility most
common reason for a broken bone among the elderly
osteoporosis—ANSWER-what spinal condition avoids flexion and rotation
degenerative discs—ANSWER-herniated/bulging disc deformities range from
a mild bulge to a leaking disc
spinal stenosis—ANSWER-narrowing of spaces in the spine most often neck
and low back
spinal stenosis—ANSWER-what spinal injury needs to avoid extension and
prolonged standing
degenerative discs—ANSWER-what spinal injury avoids flexion and rotation
transverse abdominus, internal oblique, external oblique, rectus
abdominus—ANSWER-what are the ab muscles from deepest layer to most
superficial
transverse abdominus—ANSWER-stabilizer of the spine, deepest ab
stabilizer
rectus abdominus—ANSWER-often called the "6 pack muscle"
erector spinae—ANSWER-part of the deep longitudinal system that supports
upright posture
7—ANSWER-how many bones are in the cervical spine
12—ANSWER-how many bones are in the thoracic spine
5—ANSWER-how many bones are in the lumbar spine
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Pilates 8 core principles—ANSWER-Awarness, alignment ,balance,
breathing, concentration, control, flow, form
Components of the core—ANSWER-Diaphragm, multifidus, pelvic floor,
transverse abdominus
sagittal plane—ANSWER-dividing body into unequal right/left portions
median plane—ANSWER-dividing body into right/left portions
coronal/ frontal plane—ANSWER-dividing body into front/back portions
transverse plane—ANSWER-dividing body into upper/lower portions
inhale—ANSWER-when the diaphragm presses down toward the bottom of
the ribs (flattens/ widening rib cage)
exhale—ANSWER-when the diaphragm rises back up(contracting/bringing
ribs togehter)
33—ANSWER-how many total bones are in the spine
neutral spine—ANSWER-the most authentic way to find a true core
connection
, osteoporosis—ANSWER-skeletal disorder, low bone mass, bone fragility most
common reason for a broken bone among the elderly
osteoporosis—ANSWER-what spinal condition avoids flexion and rotation
degenerative discs—ANSWER-herniated/bulging disc deformities range from
a mild bulge to a leaking disc
spinal stenosis—ANSWER-narrowing of spaces in the spine most often neck
and low back
spinal stenosis—ANSWER-what spinal injury needs to avoid extension and
prolonged standing
degenerative discs—ANSWER-what spinal injury avoids flexion and rotation
transverse abdominus, internal oblique, external oblique, rectus
abdominus—ANSWER-what are the ab muscles from deepest layer to most
superficial
transverse abdominus—ANSWER-stabilizer of the spine, deepest ab
stabilizer
rectus abdominus—ANSWER-often called the "6 pack muscle"
erector spinae—ANSWER-part of the deep longitudinal system that supports
upright posture
7—ANSWER-how many bones are in the cervical spine
12—ANSWER-how many bones are in the thoracic spine
5—ANSWER-how many bones are in the lumbar spine
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