3.3- Introduction to Muscle Function 3 Quiz

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Select the statement that is true for the pose pictured.1
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Bharadvajasana
- The rotation of the spine is the load, the right shoulder is the pivot point, the left arm is the rod.
- The rotation of the spine is the load, the right arm is the pivot point, the right shoulder is the rod.
- The rotation of the spine is the load, the left shoulder is the pivot point, the right arm is the rod.
- The rotation of the spine is the load, the right shoulder is the pivot point, the right arm is the rod.
Select the statement that is true for the transition from the top pose to the bottom pose.1
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Bhujangasana to Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
- The spine is the rod, the pivot point is the hips, the load is the upper body, and pressing the hands down is the effort
- The upper arm is the rod, the pivot point is the elbow, the load is the upper body, and straightening the elbow is the effort
- The legs are the rod, the pivot point is the hips, the load is the upper body, and straightening the knee is the effort
- The upper arm is the rod, the pivot point is the hip, the load is the upper body, and pressing the hands down is the effort
In #6, the teacher is pressing on the arms. That action (the teacher helping) is an example of which of the following?1
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Collage of Asana
- An external force initiating joint movement and using leverage
- Direct muscular control of the joint
- Allowing gravity to initiate joint movement
In the pose labeled with #3, the spine may be rounded because the practitioner is relying more on gravity to deepen the forward bend, instead of by direct muscular contraction.1
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Collage of Asana
- True
- False
In the transition from #1 to #2, which force likely bends the knees?1
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Halasana to Karnapidasana
- An external force
- Leverage
- Direct muscular control
- Gravity
In the transition from #1 to #2, which force likely keeps the elbows straight?1
- Gravity
- An external force
- Direct muscular control
- Leverage

3.2- Introduction to Muscle Function 2

4.1- Muscle Roles and Types of Contraction 1

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