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NASM Terms

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Various psychiatric and emotional disorders






2. Tibia - glut max - erector spinae






3. Glut max - Hamstring complex - Core stabilizers






4. Warm up consisting of movements that mimic those included in more intense workout






5. Tight agonist which inhibits its function antagonist- muscle contraction.






6. Advanced assessment not fit for all individuals - for strength specific goals






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






8. Makes up hamstring - near center






9. Deceleration - yielding - loading - counter movement - or cocking phase. Increases muscle spindle activity by prestretching the muscle






10. Inappropriate muscles take over the function of a weakened or inhibited prime mover






11. Potential kidney problems - picolinate form - possible mutagenic






12. YMCA 3 min Step Test OR Rockport Test






13. Deficient blood clotting






14. Carpals of hand






15. 1.2 -1.4 (.5-.6 grams/lb)






16. Above lat - small part of shoulder






17. Plays a roll in muscle contraction by providing binding sights for calcium & tropomyosin






18. Hip Flexor - erector spinae - latissumus dorsi






19. 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






20. Upper Traps - Levator Scapulae - Sternocloidmastoid - Scalenes - Lats - Teres Major - Subscapularis - Pecs major/minor






21. Can be manufactured by the body 'Alan asks Alice - can Gary go get Peanuts - syrup - & tape?'






22. High stress on neck - shoulders - and spine






23. Repeating the same pattern of motion which can place abnormal stress on the body






24. Lat - Teres major - Pecs






25. Goutlike symptoms - joint pains - increased uric acid






26. Inner - center shoulder muscles






27. Gastrocnemius/soleus - TFL/IT band - Lats






28. Hip Flexor Complex - Erector Spinae - Lats






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






30. Impaired immune function - low HDL






31. Part of Calf - small muscle






32. Nausea - diarhea - fatigue - hair/nail loss






33. High stress on inside of knee - and knee cap. Shouldn't be performed by anyone w/ history of knee or lower back problems






34. Masks V- B12 (which can cause neurological problems)






35. Circuits






36. Diarhea - gastrointstinal disturbance






37. Pressure within after heart contracts






38. Generally Used as high blood pressure medication - may also be prescribed for irregular heart rates






39. Soleus - Lateral Gastro. Biceps Femoris






40. Impaired immune function - low HDL






41. 20% of TEE






42. Diarhea






43. Calcification of brain/arteries - increased blood calcium - loss of appetite - nausea






44. The relaxation of ones muscles to allow movement to take place






45. Cellular plasm containing glycogen - fats - minerals - and myoglobin






46. To move with efficiency - forces - must be dampened - stabilized - and accelerated






47. High stress on knees caps - and other tissues of the knee






48. Soleus - Lateral Gastrocnemius - Biceps Femoris






49. Designed to determine the safety or possible risk of exercising for a client based on the answers to specific health questions. Aimed to identify those who are at risk for cardiovascular disease






50. Forward head and rounded shoulders