Pilates IMP Exam with Questions and Answers
Trapezius upper division - correct answers elevates the scapula as in shrugging
the shoulders.
Trapezius middle division - correct answers Retracts. Aids in elevation of scapula.
Trapezius lower division - correct answers Depresses. Retracts. Rotates the
scapula upwards.
Elevator Scapulae - correct answers Elevates. Rotates the scapula downwards.
Rhomboid Major - correct answers Retracts. Elevates the scapula.
Rhomboid Minor - correct answers Retracts. Elevates. Downward rotation of
scapula.
Serrates Anterior - correct answers Protracts. Upward rotation.
Pectorals Minor - correct answers Depresses. Downward rotation of scapula.
Subclavian - correct answers Depresses clavicle. Pulls it inferiorly & anteriorly.
Deltoid Anterior Division - correct answers Abduction. Horizontal flexion. Medial
rotation of homers at the shoulder.
Deltoid Middle Division - correct answers Abduction of the homers at the shoulder.
Deltoid Posterior Division - correct answers Abduction. Horizontal extension.
Lateral rotation of the homers at the shoulder.
Pectorals Major Sternal Division - correct answers Flexion. Adduction. Medial
rotation. Horizontal flexion of homers at the shoulder.
Pectorals Major Clavicle Division - correct answers Flexion. Adduction. Horizontal
flexion & Medial rotation of homers at the shoulder.
Coracobrachialis - correct answers Horizontal flexion & adduction of the homers at
the shoulder.
Latissimus Dorsi - correct answers on homers: Extends. Retracts. Medially rotates
the homers at the shoulder.
, On scapula: Retracts. Rotates scapula downwards.
Assists in forced expiration.
Trees Major - correct answers Adducts. Medially rotates homers at the shoulder.
Extends the shoulder joint.
Supraspinatus (Rotator cuff muscle) - correct answers Abduction of homers at the
shoulder joint. Stabilization of the glen humeral joint.
Infraspinatus (Rotator cuff muscle) - correct answers Lateral rotation of homers at
the shoulder. Stabilization of the glen humeral joint.
Trees Minor (Rotator cuff muscle) - correct answers Lateral rotation of homers at
the shoulder. Stabilization of the Head of the homers.
Subscapular is - correct answers Medial rotation of the homers at the shoulder.
Stabilization of the glen humeral joint.
Triceps Brachia - correct answers Extends forearm at the elbow.
Biceps Brachia - correct answers Flexes the forearm at the elbow.
Ancones - correct answers Extension & pronation of the forearm at the elbow.
Brachioradialis - correct answers flexion of the forearm at the elbow. Pronates &
supinates to imposition.
Brachialis - correct answers Flexes forearm at the elbow.
Supinator - correct answers supinates the forearm.
Pronator Trees - correct answers Pronation & flexion of forearm at elbow.
Semispinalis Thoraces - correct answers extend the spine & rotate it towards the
opposite side.
Semispinalis Cervices - correct answers acting bilaterally: extension of the cervical
spine.
Acting unilaterally: lateral flexion of the head & neck & rotation to the opposite side.
Semispinalis Capitals - correct answers Extension & lateral flexion of the head &
neck & rotation to the opposite side.