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NASM Terms

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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. Swings across knee joint (short)






2. Cardiac muscle - smooth muscle - skeletal muscle






3. Long inner thigh






4. Deep Cervical Flexors






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






6. Small muscle of upper arm - helps w/ rotation of shoulder






7. Red light green light - follow the snake






8. Larger muscle in center of neck






9. Gathers DeO2 blood returning to heart






10. Senses Muscle Tension - Relaxes muscles in Response - Normal Reaction to avoid injury






11. Liver damage - flushing - nausea - gastrointestinal problems






12. Bisects body into right and left sides






13. Alteration of muscle length surrounded a joint






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






15. Unloading phase. Enhanced muscular performance after the eccentric phase of muscle contraction.'Release of the rubber band after being stretched.'






16. Smaller center of calve






17. Regulates energy and glucose






18. Just under glute max






19. Highest rate of oxygen achieved @ physical exertion






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






21. Proper alignment of rear leg and pelvis during sprinting






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






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






24. Makes up hamstring - near center






25. Carpals of hand






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






27. Tibia - glut max - erector spinae






28. Heels are straight and parallel - not overly pronated - Neutral position - not adducted or abducted - Pelvis is level with both posterior spines in same transverse plane - Level - not elevated or portracted - Neutral position - neither tilted nor rot






29. Long inner thigh






30. Hip Extension






31. Small Inner calve muscle






32. Soleus - Gastrocnemius - Hip Flexor Complex - Abdominal Complex






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






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






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






36. Amount of energy expended @ rest or 70% of TEE. Resting metabolic rate- subject spends night at home and then drives to laboratory






37. Apart of quads - small






38. Impaired immune function - low HDL






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






40. The distacne covered each stride






41. Down - Down






42. Proper alignment of lead leg and pelvis during sprinting






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






44. Gastronemius - peroneus longues and tibialus anterior






45. Front of hip down side






46. Neutral or Up/Neutral or Down






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






48. General and medical History (occupation - lifestyles - medical - and personal info)






49. Internal Intercostals - Abdominals






50. Back of neck muscles