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NASM SFC - Chapter 3 - The Science of Flexibility and Stretching Exam
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NASM SFC - Chapter 3 - The Science ofFlexibility and Stretching Exam
Aponeuroses - ANSWER-Fascial expansions of the muscle-tendon (myotendon)
attachment to bone
Biotensegrity - ANSWER-The tension and compression elements that
describe force vector concepts applied to
biology and the human body.
Exteroception - ANSWER-External stimuli as detected by the five
senses.
Fascial nets - ANSWER-The concept of the myofascial tensional network that describes
the interconnectedness of specific chains of muscle and fascia located in different parts
of the body as they relate to functional movement patterns
Free nerve endings - ANSWER-Unencapsulated sensory nerve endings.
How does stress cause a dysfunction in the human movement system (HMS)? -
ANSWER-Stress causes an upregulation of the CNS that can negatively impact
functional mobility and flexibility.
How does the stretch reflex prevent injury? - ANSWER-Mechanoreceptors detect quick
and powerful changes in tissue length and cause a contraction in the muscle
Hypermobility - ANSWER-More than optimal range of motion
Hypomobility - ANSWER-Less than optimal range of motion
Interoception - ANSWER-Internal stimuli informing the body about
visceral and metabolic processes.
Motility - ANSWER-Involuntary, spontaneous movement of the
viscera.
Nociception - ANSWER-Pain response to noxious stimuli.
Periosteum - ANSWER-Fascia that covers and wraps all bones
Peristalsis - ANSWER-The involuntary progressive wave of expansion, contraction, and
relaxation of the tubular muscle within the digestive system.
Retinaculum - ANSWER-Functionally complex fascial organ that
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