ACSM-CPT ACSM-CPT Anatomy and Biomechanics

Question 1

Which muscle is the primary mover during a barbell back squat?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

Answer

Biceps femoris

Answer

Gastrocnemius

Answer

Rectus femoris

Question 2

What term describes movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Answer

Adduction

Answer

Flexion

Answer

Extension

Question 3

Which plane of motion divides the body into front and back halves?

Accepted Answer

Frontal plane

Answer

Sagittal plane

Answer

Transverse plane

Answer

Horizontal plane

Question 4

The biceps brachii muscle crosses which two joints?

Accepted Answer

Elbow and shoulder

Answer

Wrist and elbow

Answer

Shoulder and wrist

Answer

Elbow and radioulnar

Question 5

During a push-up, the triceps brachii acts as which type of mover?

Accepted Answer

Agonist

Answer

Antagonist

Answer

Stabilizer

Answer

Synergist only

Question 6

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while under tension?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

Answer

Concentric

Answer

Isometric

Answer

Isokinetic