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.

<p>Moving a body part away from the midline of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dorsi flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of circumduction.

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

Explain the difference between dorsiflexion and plantarflexion.

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Eversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the movement involved in lateral rotation.

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

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

<p>Opposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of retraction in terms of movement.

<p>Retraction refers to pulling the lower jaw backward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Circumduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is good power walking technique essential?

<p>To maximize benefits and prevent injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the guidelines for maintaining proper posture during powerwalking?

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

How should you move your arms during powerwalking?

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

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

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

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

<p>Gradual increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of reversibility in relation to exercise.

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

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