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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. Current Occupation?Does it require extended periods of sitting?Extended Periods of Repetitive Movements?Require you to wear shoes with a heel? Cause you anxiety or mental stress?






2. Soleus - gastronemus - hip flexor - ab complex






3. Thermic Effect of Food- amount expended because of digestion or 6-10% of TEE






4. Series of exercises one after another - minimal rest






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






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






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






8. Carpometacarpal (thumb)






9. Neutral/Neutral






10. Uppers Traps - low serratus anterior






11. Red light green light - follow the snake






12. Muscle in neck from ear to collar bone






13. Pressure within after heart contracts






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






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






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






17. 45-65% of diet- During exercise for more than one hour 30-69 grams is adequate






18. Just under glute max






19. Hip Flexors - Erector Spinae






20. 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






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






22. Builds aerobic base and aids in recovery






23. Circuits






24. Hip Flexor - erector spinae - latissumus dorsi






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






26. 1.2-1.7 (.5-.8grams/lb)






27. High stress on lower back and can be difficult on knees






28. Ankle dorsiflexion - Ankle Inversion






29. 20% of TEE






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






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






32. Bisects body into right and left sides






33. Low intensity exercise that does not necessarily relate to the more intense exercises






34. Knee






35. Gathers DeO2 blood returning to heart






36. Adductor - biceps femoris - TFL - Vastus lateralis






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






38. 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?






39. Low intensity exercise that does not necessarily relate to the more intense exercises






40. Traps - Rhomboid - Rotator Cuff






41. Dissolved by Water- regulates blood glucose levels - lowers cholesterol






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






43. Gastroncnemius/soleus - adductors - lats






44. Outer Calve






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






46. Performing OPT exercises in vertical manner down the template






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






48. Diarhea - gastrointstinal disturbance






49. Hip Flexors - Erector Spinae






50. Potential kidney problems - picolinate form - possible mutagenic