STOTT PILATES WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027

STOTT PILATES WRITTEN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027




Which muscle protracts the scapula? - ANS Serratus anterior



Which joint involves the glenoid fossa? - ANS Shoulder joint



What does contra-lateral mean? - ANS Opposite side



The scapula articulates with which of the following? - ANS Clavicle



Which of the following is not one of Joseph Pilates' original principles? - ANS Scapular
placement



Which bony landmark is on the femur? - ANS Lesser trochanter (or greater trochanter)



Gluteus Maximus does not do which of the following? - ANS Medially rotate at the hip



The gluteus max does which of the following? - ANS Laterally rotate at the hip and extends at
the hip

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, What is the action of the Serratus Posterior Superior? - ANS Elevates the ribs during
inspiration



What is typically present in kyphosis-lordosis posture? - ANS Anterior tilt in pelvis



Which of the following muscle fibers run mainly horizontally? - ANS Transversus abdominis



If the thoracic spine is flat, which of the following is present? - ANS Lengthened



What is not an anatomical structure? - ANS Obturator foramen



Leg circles target what muscle(s)? - ANS Hip flexors



Single leg extension targets what muscle(s)? - ANS Glutes



Breast stroke targets what muscle(s)? - ANS Erector spinae



Ab prep targets what muscle(s)? - ANS Internal oblique



Which exercise works the posterior deltoid eccentrically and concentrically? - ANS Back
rowing prep-plow



What is the starting position of short box/round back? - ANS Neutral spine



Rotation in a flexed position only occurs at which of the following joint? - ANS Elbow joint

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