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NASM Terms

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  • 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. Low toxicity- possible kidney stones






2. Movements toward midline






3. Neutral/ Neutral or Down






4. Layer of connective tissue that is underneath fascia - and surrounds muscle (outside)






5. Deep Cervical Floors






6. Yellow discoloration of urine - otherwise harmless






7. Up - down - neutral/Down






8. Frequency - Intensity - type - time - enjoyment






9. Potential kidney problems - picolinate form - possible mutagenic






10. Predictable Patterns of Muscle Imbalances






11. Medial gastrocnemius - medial hamstring complex - gracilis - sartorius - popliteus






12. Increases aerobic and anaerobic endurance






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






14. Medial Gastrocnemius - Medial Hamstring Complex - Gracilis - Sartorius - Popliteus






15. Hip Flexors - Erector Spinae






16. Above lat - small part of shoulder






17. Inner - center shoulder muscles






18. Low toxicity- possible kidney stones






19. Muscle in neck from ear to collar bone






20. Position on or toward front of body






21. Ability to accelerate - decelerate - stabilize and change direction quickly while maintaining proper posture






22. Soleus - gastronemus - hip flexor - ab complex






23. Cardiac muscle - smooth muscle - skeletal muscle






24. 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






25. (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






26. 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






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






28. Underarm






29. Hip Flexor - erector spinae - latissumus dorsi






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






31. Part of Calf - small muscle






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






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






34. 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?






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






36. Pain or discomfort experienced 24-72 hours after intense exercise or unaccustomed exercise






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






38. Neutral/Neutral






39. Elbow






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






41. Larger muscle in center of neck






42. Pressure within when the heart is resting an filling






43. Long inner thigh






44. Assess movement efficiency & potential muscle imbalances






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






46. Diarhea






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






48. Soleus - Lateral Gastrocnemius - Biceps Femoris






49. Performing all exercises before moving onto the next - what I do- 12 reps 3 sets






50. Tendency of body to seek the path of least resistances during functional movement patterns