YMCA L3 Anatomy - Posture And Core Stability

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1.

Which core stability system is provided by the spinal column and ligaments?
- A.
  
  Passive
- B.
  
  Active
- C.
  
  Neural control
- D.
  
  Homeostasis
2.

Which core stability system refers to muscular activity?
- A.
  
  Active
- B.
  
  Passive
- C.
  
  Neural control
- D.
  
  Proprioception
3.

Neural control is feedback from the body systems from the
- A.
  
  Proprioceptors
- B.
  
  Chemoreceptors
- C.
  
  Thermoreceptors
- D.
  
  Baroreceptors
4.

Which ligament extends along the length of the spine to prevent excessive forward flexion?
- A.
  
  Posterior longitudinal ligament
- B.
  
  Anterior longitudinal ligament
- C.
  
  Interspinous ligament
- D.
  
  Supraspinous ligament
5.

Where do the anterior spinal ligaments help to maintain spine stability?
- A.
  
  At the front of the vertebral bodies
- B.
  
  At the back of the vertebral bodies
- C.
  
  To the side of the vertebral bodies
- D.
  
  Inside the vertebral bodies
6.

Which ligament extends along the length of the spine to prevent hyperextension of the spine?
- A.
  
  Anterior longitudinal ligament
- B.
  
  Interspinous ligament
- C.
  
  Supraspinous ligament
- D.
  
  Posterior longitudinal ligament
7.

What muscles should be strengthened to assist the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) in stabilising the spine?
- A.
  
  Gluteus maximus
- B.
  
  Hamstrings
- C.
  
  Pectoralis major
- D.
  
  Erector spinae
8.

What gives passive support to the spine?
- A.
  
  Thoracolumbar fascia
- B.
  
  Sacroiliac joint
- C.
  
  Latissimus dorsi
- D.
  
  Ligamentum flavum
9.

Intra-abdominal pressure provides support for which area of the spine?
- A.
  
  Lumbar
- B.
  
  Cervical
- C.
  
  Sacral
- D.
  
  Thoracic
10.

What muscle would be described as a local muscle?
- A.
  
  Transverse abdominis
- B.
  
  Rectus abdominis
- C.
  
  External obliques
- D.
  
  Erector spinae
11.

What are the ‘global’ stabilising muscles of the spine?
- A.
  
  Superficial
- B.
  
  Deep
- C.
  
  Pelvic floor
- D.
  
  TLF
12.

What is the role of the global muscles of the spine?
- A.
  
  To prevent or produce a specific joint action
- B.
  
  Prevent unwanted movement
- C.
  
  Maintain neutral spine
- D.
  
  Reduce injury risk
13.

Which of the following are the pelvic floor muscles?
- A.
  
  Levator ani and coccygeus
- B.
  
  Satorius and Multifudis
- C.
  
  Spinalis and quadratus lumborum
- D.
  
  Iliocostalis and iliacus
14.

Excessive abdominal adiposity is most associated with what type of postural deviation?
- A.
  
  Lordosis
- B.
  
  Kyphosis
- C.
  
  Scoliosis
- D.
  
  Deiphosis
15.

What common muscle imbalance can develop, leading to insufficient core stabilisation?
- A.
  
  Dominant muscles tighten and weaker muscles lengthen
- B.
  
  Dominant muscles and weaker muscles tighten
- C.
  
  Dominant muscles lengthen and weaker muscles tighten
- D.
  
  Dominant muscles and weaker muscles lengthen
16.

What muscle, when it becomes shortened, contributes to a forwards pelvic tilt?
- A.
  
  Erector spinae
- B.
  
  Rectus abdominis
- C.
  
  Quadriceps
- D.
  
  Gluteus maximus
17.

What exercises would benefit an individual with lordosis?
- A.
  
  Hamstring curl
- B.
  
  Back extension
- C.
  
  Lat pull down
- D.
  
  Calf raises
18.

What measures can help to correct a kyphotic posture?
- A.
  
  Stretch anterior muscles and strengthen posterior muscles
- B.
  
  Strengthen anterior muscles and stretch posterior muscles
- C.
  
  Stretch anterior and posterior muscles
- D.
  
  Strengthen anterior and posterior muscles
19.

What developmental postural adaptations has the greatest impact upon normal breathing patterns?
- A.
  
  Kyphosis
- B.
  
  Lordosis
- C.
  
  Scoliosis
- D.
  
  Meiphosis
20.

What conditions would most likely result in a forward head position, potentially leading to muscle tension and headaches?
- A.
  
  Kyphosis
- B.
  
  Lordosis
- C.
  
  Scoliosis
- D.
  
  Meiphosis
21.

What is a benefit of core stability training?
- A.
  
  Improved balance
- B.
  
  Decreased application of force
- C.
  
  Decreased appearance
- D.
  
  Increased risk of injury
22.

Strengthening which muscles can help to correct lordosis?
- A.
  
  Erector spinae
- B.
  
  Quadriceps
- C.
  
  Hamstrings
- D.
  
  Gluteus maximus
23.

What type of stretching has the lowest risk of injury?
- A.
  
  Static
- B.
  
  Dynamic
- C.
  
  PNF
- D.
  
  Ballistic
24.

What is dynamic stretching?
- A.
  
  Stretching performed with controlled movements
- B.
  
  Stretching performed by holding a stretch
- C.
  
  Stretching is performed by working with a partner
- D.
  
  Stretching that has a high risk of injury
25.

Which of the following exercises would not improve core stability?
- A.
  
  High impact exercises
- B.
  
  Plank
- C.
  
  Supine lying abdominals
- D.
  
  Four-point balances