Question 1

The purpose of stretching is to stretch

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A)   muscles and ligaments.
B)   muscles and tendons.
C)   ligaments and cartilage.
D)   ligaments and tendons.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Special muscle receptors that sense stretch are referred to as

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A)   motor units.
B)   muscle fascia.
C)   ligaments.
D)   muscle spindles.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Prevention of low back pain is a benefit of increased flexibility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The condition of which of the following does not play a role in low back pain?

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A)   hamstrings
B)   trapezius muscles
C)   hip flexors
D)   abdominal musclesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Flexion of the hip should be avoided because of the excess pressure caused in the abdominal area.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following offers the best relief of a muscle cramp?

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A)   PNF
B)   passive stretching
C)   ballistic stretching
D)   anti-inflammatory drugsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Ballistic stretches are recommended over other types of stretches because of the safety and validity of this method.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cartilage is altered to improve flexibility in a program of regular stretching.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A stretch reflex occurs when a muscle is suddenly stretched, causing stimulation of muscle spindles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The range of motion of most joints can decline with disuse.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Stretching by slowly lengthening the muscle to a point where further movement is limited and holding that position for a fixed period of time is referred to as

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A)   ballistic stretching.
B)   static stretching.
C)   dynamic stretching.
D)   proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Define a muscle spindle, and explain its importance in muscle function.

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Muscle spindles are special muscle senso...

Question 13

Increased joint mobility is a benefit of increased flexibility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The hamstring muscles exert a downward pull on the pelvis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is altered in a program to increase flexibility?

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A)   bone composition
B)   blood vessels
C)   tendons
D)   bone lengthE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following would be a good exercise to improve poor hamstring flexibility?

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A)   standing toe touch
B)   modified hurdler's stretch
C)   inside leg stretch
D)   curl-upE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The ability to move joints freely through their full range of motion is referred to as

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A)   recruitment.
B)   flexibility.
C)   mobilization.
D)   loose joints.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The sit-and-reach test is used to evaluate flexibility in older adults or persons with injuries or disabilities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the recommended frequency, intensity, and duration of stretching to improve flexibility.

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The frequency of stretching sh...

Question 20

Discuss the pros and cons of the three types of stretching techniques.

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Static stretches involve stretching a mu...

Exam 5: Improving Flexibility

A stretch reflex occurs when a muscle is suddenly stretched, causing stimulation of muscle spindles.

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Which of the following offers the best relief of a muscle cramp?

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The purpose of stretching is to stretch

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The hamstring muscles exert a downward pull on the pelvis.

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The condition of which of the following does not play a role in low back pain?

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Ballistic stretches are recommended over other types of stretches because of the safety and validity of this method.

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Increased joint mobility is a benefit of increased flexibility.

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Describe the recommended frequency, intensity, and duration of stretching to improve flexibility.

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Define a muscle spindle, and explain its importance in muscle function.

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Which of the following is altered in a program to increase flexibility?

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The ability to move joints freely through their full range of motion is referred to as

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Special muscle receptors that sense stretch are referred to as

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The range of motion of most joints can decline with disuse.

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Stretching by slowly lengthening the muscle to a point where further movement is limited and holding that position for a fixed period of time is referred to as

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Discuss the pros and cons of the three types of stretching techniques.

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Flexion of the hip should be avoided because of the excess pressure caused in the abdominal area.

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Cartilage is altered to improve flexibility in a program of regular stretching.

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The sit-and-reach test is used to evaluate flexibility in older adults or persons with injuries or disabilities.

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Which of the following would be a good exercise to improve poor hamstring flexibility?

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Prevention of low back pain is a benefit of increased flexibility.

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