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NASM Terms

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Pronation Distortion Syndrome - Lower Crossed Syndrome - Upper Crossed Syndrome






2. Adductor - biceps femoris - TFL - Vastus lateralis






3. Alteration of parathyroid hormone levels - reduced bone mineral density






4. Bone - kidney - muscle - nerve damage -






5. Straight & parallel - not flat or externally rotated - In line with toes not adducted or abducted - Pelvic is level - spine in same position - Level not elevated or rounded - Lateral View: Foot & Ankle - Knee - LPHC - Shoulders






6. Secreted by pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels






7. Deep Cervical Flexors






8. Anterior tilt to pelvis - arched lower back






9. Diagnose Medical Conditions - Prescribe Treatment - Prescribe Diets - Provide Treatment for injuries - Provide Rehabilitation - Provide Counseling Services






10. Smaller muscle - just outside of longus coli






11. Normal extensibility of all soft tissues that allows the full range of motion of a joint






12. (Fast Twitch) Fewer capillaries - mitochondria - myoglobin - 'white fibers.' 2 types: IIX Have low oxidative capacity - fatigue quickly.IIA High Oxidative - fatigue slower - intermediate fast twitch - aerobic/anaerobic






13. Nearest to reference point






14. Headaches - Biceps tendonitis - Rotator Cuff Inpingement - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome






15. Refers to position on same side of body






16. Ability of the circulatory system to supply oxygen rich blood to the skeletal muscles during sustained physical activity






17. High stress on neck - shoulders - and spine






18. (Fast Twitch) Fewer capillaries - mitochondria - myoglobin - 'white fibers.' 2 types: IIX Have low oxidative capacity - fatigue quickly.IIA High Oxidative - fatigue slower - intermediate fast twitch - aerobic/anaerobic






19. Nausea - constipation - kidney stones






20. Ability to move the body in one intended direction as far as possible






21. # of strides taken in a given amount of time






22. Pronation Distortion Syndrome - Lower Crossed Syndrome - Upper Crossed Syndrome






23. Circuit training that alternates upper and lower halves






24. Upper traps - Sternocleidomastoid - Levator Scapulae






25. Glute med/max - VMO






26. Increase heart rate - elevates blood glucose levels - redistributes blood to working tissues - opens airways






27. Mid/Lower Traps






28. Internal Intercostals - Abdominals






29. Gathers O2 blood coming to the heart from the lungs






30. Red Blood Cell damage or anemia - liver damage






31. The distacne covered each stride






32. 45-65% of diet- During exercise for more than one hour 30-69 grams is adequate






33. Glute med/max - VMO






34. Lats - Teres Major - Pectoralis major/min






35. Muscle in neck from ear to collar bone






36. Anterior tibialis - Posterior Tibialis - Vastus Medialis - Gluteus maximus - medius - Hip external rotators






37. Ability of the circulatory system to supply oxygen rich blood to the skeletal muscles during sustained physical activity






38. Specific adaptation to Imposed Demands states that the body will adapt to the demand placed on it






39. Deep Cervical Floors






40. Pressure within after heart contracts






41. Low toxicity- possible kidney stones






42. Highest rate of oxygen achieved @ physical exertion






43. Cannot be manufactured by the body so must be obtained from food and other sources. 'If Larry Loves Melony; Peter then throws vegetables'






44. Gastronemius - peroneus longues and tibialus anterior






45. Soleus - Gastrocnemius - Hip Flexor Complex - Abdominal Complex






46. Upper Straps - Sternocloidmastoid - Levator Scapulae






47. The distacne covered each stride






48. A movement used to recruit the local core stabilizers by drawing the naval into the spine






49. Anterior tilt to pelvis (arched lower back)






50. Anterior Tibialis - Posterior Tibialis - Glute max/med. - Transversus abdominis - Internal oblique