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Exercise Phases and Anatomical Terms Quiz

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What is the term for a movement that decreases the angle of a joint?

Flexion

Explain the difference between a strain and a sprain.

Strain affects tendons, while a sprain affects ligaments.

What is the term for rotating the trunk, head, arm, or thigh inwards?

Medial rotation

Describe the movement involved in abduction.

Moving a body part away from the midline of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for raising the toes towards the body midline?

Dorsi flexion Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of circumduction.

It involves moving in a circular motion or making a circle. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between dorsiflexion and plantarflexion.

Dorsiflexion is lifting the front of the foot towards the anterior leg, while plantarflexion is lifting the heel of the foot from the ground or pointing the toes downward. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for turning the bottom of the foot away from the midline?

Eversion Signup and view all the answers

Describe the movement involved in lateral rotation.

Lateral rotation involves turning the anterior surface of the limb away from the midline of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the movement that brings the thumb and fingers together?

Opposition Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of retraction in terms of movement.

Retraction refers to pulling the lower jaw backward. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for any circular movement, such as the movement of the shoulder joint?

Circumduction Signup and view all the answers

Why is good power walking technique essential?

To maximize benefits and prevent injuries. Signup and view all the answers

What are the guidelines for maintaining proper posture during powerwalking?

Keep your eyes forward, shoulders back, head upright, and engage your core muscles. Signup and view all the answers

How should you move your arms during powerwalking?

Bent at a 90-degree angle, moving up and back so the opposite arm and leg are advancing at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid exaggerated arm swings during powerwalking?

Exaggerated movements could slow you down and increase the chance of hurting yourself. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept behind the progression principle in exercise?

Gradual increase. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of reversibility in relation to exercise.

If you discontinue a particular exercise, you will lose the ability to complete it. Signup and view all the answers