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NASM Terms

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Inappropriate muscles take over the function of a weakened or inhibited prime mover






2. Aerobic glycolysis - krebs cycle - electron trasport chain - 35-40 ATP created - can create energy by burning triglycerides - at least enough for a workout






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






4. Excessive- resulting to fatigue






5. Front of hip down side






6. >70 - <55 - 56-69






7. Headache - nausea - irritability - insomnia - rapid pulse - weak






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






9. Biomechanical & neuromuscular dysfunction leading to altered joint movement (internally or externally rotating)






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






11. 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






12. Glute Max - Hamstring complex - Intrinsic core stabilizers






13. Physiologic assessments - body composition testing - cardiorespiratory assessments - static & dynamic postural assessments - performance assessments






14. Position away from center of reference point






15. Up - Down - Neutral- Down






16. Transition phase or electrical magnetical delay between eccentric and concentric contraction






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






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






19. Neutral/ Neutral or Down






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






21. Transport chemicals - water between blood and tissue






22. Have you ever had any pain or injuries? Have you had past surgies? Chronic Diseases? Coronary heart disease - artery disease - hypertension - high cholesterol or diabetes? Medications?






23. Movements toward midline






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






25. Small Inner calve muscle






26. Red Blood Cell damage or anemia - liver damage






27. 1.2-1.7 (.5-.8grams/lb)






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






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






30. Elevated thyroid hormone concentration






31. Gastronemius - peroneus longues and tibialus anterior






32. Soleus - Lateral Gastro. Biceps Femoris






33. Measures upper extremity agility and stabilization






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






35. Carpometacarpal (thumb)






36. Zone 1 - Zone 1 - Zone 2 - Zone 2 - Zone 3






37. Gastrocnemius - soleus - hip flexor complex - Adductors - Lats - Erector Spinae






38. Inner - center shoulder muscles






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






40. Increased sensitivity of skin reaction of nickel






41. Outer Calve






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






43. 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






44. Neutral Position - leg vertical at right angle to sole of foot - Neutral position -not flexed or hyperextended - Pelvis neutral position - no extension or flexion - Normal kyphotic curve - not excessively rounded - Neutral Position - not in excessive






45. Long inner thigh






46. Intrinsic Core Stabilizers






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






48. Apart of quads - small






49. Reproductive problems






50. Pressure within after heart contracts