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"Muscle fibers shortening from overuse or from an extended time in a shortened length"
is referred to as: - ANSWER Adaptive shortening
"When muscles surrounding a joint are abnormally weakened or overactive and thus limit
the joint's movement," this is referred to as a: - ANSWER Muscle Imbalance
_____ is increased inward curving of the lower spine: - ANSWER Lordosis
_____ is a reduction of the normal curve in the lower spine: - ANSWER Flat Back
What is the largest muscle in the body? - ANSWER Gluteus maximus
The LPHC consists of: - ANSWER hip flexors, leg adductors, abdominals, and erector spinae
Which muscle is in the outer pelvis area, or the backside of the hips? - ANSWER Gluteus medius
Which of the following muscles is responsible for hip extension? - ANSWER Gluteus maximus
How many muscles make up the hamstrings? - ANSWER 3
, Glutes are known as what type of muscles? - ANSWER Convergent muscles
What is the primary function of the gluteus medius? - ANSWER Hip abduction
What is the primary function of the gluteus minimus? - ANSWER Hip abduction
The _____ is the origin of the gluteus maximus (upper portion). - ANSWER Sacrum
The _____ is the origin of the gluteus medius. - ANSWER Superior gluteal surface of ilium
Improper muscle alignment causing imperfect movement patterns, impingement, or pain
is called: - ANSWER Movement dysfunctions
The movement of joints and joint surfaces is called: - ANSWER Arthrokinematics
What results when glutes are "dormant"? - ANSWER Synergist muscle activity increases relative
to glute activity
A reflex of the nervous system inhibiting the opposing muscles during movement is called:
- ANSWER Reciprocal inhibition
During knee valgus, the knees move in what way? - ANSWER Towards the midline of the body
How many hours per day does the average American spend sitting? - ANSWER 6.5
Which of the following is a symptom of tight hip flexors? - ANSWER Pain in the glutes
What is a common cause of ITB syndrome? - ANSWER Inactive glutes
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