The Muscular System (Bryan Edwards Flash Pak) Stott
Pilates IMP Questions and Answers
1. Trapezius middle division - correct answers Retracts. Aids in elevation of scapula.
2. Rhomboid Major - correct answers Retracts. Elevates the scapula.
3. Serrates Anterior - correct answers Protracts. Upward rotation.
4. Pectorals Major Sternal Division - correct answers Flexion. Adduction. Medial rotation.
Horizontal flexion of homers at the shoulder.
5. Coracobrachialis - correct answers Horizontal flexion & adduction of the homers at the
shoulder.
6. Supraspinatus (Rotator cuff muscle) - correct answers Abduction of homers at the
shoulder joint. Stabilization of the glen humeral joint.
7. Triceps Brachia - correct answers Extends forearm at the elbow.
8. Brachialis - correct answers Flexes forearm at the elbow.
9. Longissimus Thoraces - correct answers acting bilaterally: extension of vertebral
column. Draws ribs down.
10. Acting unilaterally: laterally flexes the vertebral column.
11. Quadrates Labarum - correct answers Lateral flexion of lumbar vertebral column.
12. Helps action of diaphragm in inspiration.
13. Rectus Abdominals - correct answers Flexion and lateral flexion of the trunk.in standing
position, supports organs anterior ally, gives anterior support to lumbar spine. With aid
of gluteus Maximus and hamstrings keeps pelvis from going into anterior tilt, decreasing
lumbar lordships.
14. Internal Abdominal oblique (anterior division) - correct answers Acting unilaterally,
rotates the trunk to the same side, and laterally flexes the trunk toward the side of
muscle contraction.
Pilates IMP Questions and Answers
1. Trapezius middle division - correct answers Retracts. Aids in elevation of scapula.
2. Rhomboid Major - correct answers Retracts. Elevates the scapula.
3. Serrates Anterior - correct answers Protracts. Upward rotation.
4. Pectorals Major Sternal Division - correct answers Flexion. Adduction. Medial rotation.
Horizontal flexion of homers at the shoulder.
5. Coracobrachialis - correct answers Horizontal flexion & adduction of the homers at the
shoulder.
6. Supraspinatus (Rotator cuff muscle) - correct answers Abduction of homers at the
shoulder joint. Stabilization of the glen humeral joint.
7. Triceps Brachia - correct answers Extends forearm at the elbow.
8. Brachialis - correct answers Flexes forearm at the elbow.
9. Longissimus Thoraces - correct answers acting bilaterally: extension of vertebral
column. Draws ribs down.
10. Acting unilaterally: laterally flexes the vertebral column.
11. Quadrates Labarum - correct answers Lateral flexion of lumbar vertebral column.
12. Helps action of diaphragm in inspiration.
13. Rectus Abdominals - correct answers Flexion and lateral flexion of the trunk.in standing
position, supports organs anterior ally, gives anterior support to lumbar spine. With aid
of gluteus Maximus and hamstrings keeps pelvis from going into anterior tilt, decreasing
lumbar lordships.
14. Internal Abdominal oblique (anterior division) - correct answers Acting unilaterally,
rotates the trunk to the same side, and laterally flexes the trunk toward the side of
muscle contraction.
