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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. Neurotoxicity






2. Occurs when you have contracted both the abdominals -lower back - and butt muscles @ the same time






3. 10-35% of total caloric intake






4. Inner - center shoulder muscles






5. Attaches muscles to bone - and provides the anchor for which muscles can exert force






6. Going from aerobic energy to anaerobic energy production with to without oxygen






7. Gastrointestinal distress - liver damage






8. .76 and .85






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






10. Hurdle step over - stand up to figure 8






11. Flat feet and adducted and internally rotated knees






12. Does not absorb water - passes thru digestive tract similar to its original form- reduction of colorectal cancer - hemorrhoids - & constipation






13. Up - Down - Neutral- Down






14. Upper Traps - Sternocleidomastoid - Levator Scapulae






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






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






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






18. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectorals minor






19. Gutes - Quads - Calves






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






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






22. Average Adult:20-25% of diet Athlete: 20%-35%






23. Proper alignment of lead leg and pelvis during sprinting






24. Exercises that generate quick powerful movement - explosive concentric muscle contraction preceded by an eccentric muscle action






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






26. Capability to be elongated or stretched






27. Glute Max - Hamstring complex - Intrinsic core stabilizers






28. Zone 1 - Zone 1 - Zone 2 - Zone 2 - Zone 3






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






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






31. Frequency - Intensity - type - time - enjoyment






32. Carpometacarpal (thumb)






33. Gastrointestinal irritation - fatigue






34. Potential kidney problems - picolinate form - possible mutagenic






35. Hip Flexor Complex - Erector Spinae - Lats






36. Gastrointestinal distress - increase heart disease






37. 10-35% of total caloric intake






38. Adductor Complex - Biceps Femoris - TFL - Vastus Lateralis






39. Gastrointestinal distress - liver damage






40. Inappropriate muscles take over the function of a weak or inhibited prime mover






41. Plantar fascititis - Posterior Tibialis tendonitis (shin splits) - Patellar Tendonitis - Low back pain






42. Gathers DeO2 blood returning to heart






43. Long inner thigh






44. Neuromuscular system allowing agonists - antagonists - and stabilizers to work synergistically to produce - reduce - and dynamically stabilize the entire kinetic chain in all three plans of motion






45. Hip Flexors - Erector Spinae






46. Transport chemicals - water between blood and tissue






47. Gastrocnemius - Soleus - Peroneals - Adductors - Illiotibial head - Hip Flexor Complex - Biceps femoris






48. Men: 10% -20% Women: 20% - 30%






49. Uppers Traps - low serratus anterior






50. Soleus - Lateral Gastro. Biceps Femoris