MAT PILATES FINAL EXAM 2026 100%
VERIFIED EXAM ALREADY GRADED A+
The nucleus pulposus of the spine is
The soft, jelly like center of the intervertebral disc
When creating lower body training protocols, it is important to train all the following
optimum leg alignment
balance joint range of motion and muscle strength
agility, balance and coordination
When observing alignment of the legs, ideal standing alignment is
Side: hip, knee and ankle joints are lined up over each other
Anterior: Just inside the ASIS of the hip lines up with the center of the patella and roughly
with the second toe of the foot
Posterior: center of the gluteal fold, center of the back of the knee, achilles are vertical and
center through the heel.
Foot and ankle work, such as heel raises and jumping, work to
stabilize the ankle, strengthen the ankle, and improve balance
Without good range of motion on boths sides of a joint, the muscles cannot work
correctly. For example, if the hip flexors are too tight, the hamsrings won't have
enough range to work well and strength gains will be difficult. This is an example of
Reciprocal inhibition
All of the following are true statements about the sacroilliac joint
Often an area of dysfunction
allows for minimal movement
attached to the pelvis via strong ligaments
Marching with contralateral arm swing trains
counter rotation of the torso and pelvis with leg and arm movements
What powerful lower body exercises build balanced strength in the legs andhips
, Squats and lunges
When creating an upper body training protocol all of the following are important to
consider (3)
Glenohumeral stability and endurance
Scapular mobility and coordination
scapular stability and dynamic control
Functional movement patterns of the upper body include (3)
Pushing
pulling
lifting
(NOT striding)
Sternum drops primarily move the scapula in
Protraction and retraction
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires
Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the spine, Consciously
when needed for support, and helps to propel the body forward.
Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability
marching, toe taps, dead bugs
Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone
swimming
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and glutes while training
stability in the oblique slings is
bridge marching
The primary functions of the spine include
Force transference
Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae
VERIFIED EXAM ALREADY GRADED A+
The nucleus pulposus of the spine is
The soft, jelly like center of the intervertebral disc
When creating lower body training protocols, it is important to train all the following
optimum leg alignment
balance joint range of motion and muscle strength
agility, balance and coordination
When observing alignment of the legs, ideal standing alignment is
Side: hip, knee and ankle joints are lined up over each other
Anterior: Just inside the ASIS of the hip lines up with the center of the patella and roughly
with the second toe of the foot
Posterior: center of the gluteal fold, center of the back of the knee, achilles are vertical and
center through the heel.
Foot and ankle work, such as heel raises and jumping, work to
stabilize the ankle, strengthen the ankle, and improve balance
Without good range of motion on boths sides of a joint, the muscles cannot work
correctly. For example, if the hip flexors are too tight, the hamsrings won't have
enough range to work well and strength gains will be difficult. This is an example of
Reciprocal inhibition
All of the following are true statements about the sacroilliac joint
Often an area of dysfunction
allows for minimal movement
attached to the pelvis via strong ligaments
Marching with contralateral arm swing trains
counter rotation of the torso and pelvis with leg and arm movements
What powerful lower body exercises build balanced strength in the legs andhips
, Squats and lunges
When creating an upper body training protocol all of the following are important to
consider (3)
Glenohumeral stability and endurance
Scapular mobility and coordination
scapular stability and dynamic control
Functional movement patterns of the upper body include (3)
Pushing
pulling
lifting
(NOT striding)
Sternum drops primarily move the scapula in
Protraction and retraction
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires
Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the spine, Consciously
when needed for support, and helps to propel the body forward.
Supine exercises which teach lumbopelvic stability
marching, toe taps, dead bugs
Which exercise is a good way to teach lumbopelvic stability in prone
swimming
A supine exercise which strengthens the hamstring and glutes while training
stability in the oblique slings is
bridge marching
The primary functions of the spine include
Force transference
Protection of the spinal cord and nerve roots
movement
What is the name of the first cervical vertebrae
