RYT300 Intensive TGB Quiz 1

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Please read the questions carefully and select THE BEST answer. Read this example and you will probably do better on this test!

Remember, just because an item is true does not make it the answer to THAT PARTICULAR question.

For example, imagine that I asked you: What are the primary muscles stretched in Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold).

If your choices were:

A - The hamstrings are getting the most stretch in Forward Fold.
B - Pigeon pose may provide a great hip stretch.
C - The neck is getting the most stretch in Forward Fold.

The answer would be A.

B is true (pigeon is a great hip stretch), but it does not answer the specific question being asked.

C might be true (it is possible your neck gets a slight stretch because it is hanging freely and releasing compression), but...

The hamstrings get a much greater stretch than the neck in this pose (there are better ways to stretch the neck). Therefore, the answer is A.

Please DO NOT STRESS! You can re-take any test as many times as needed. This is not about memorization or being perfect. It is about understanding. Some people test better than others. I realize that you may know the material, but writing it down may not be your strong suite. Please realize that written tests do have a place in learning, but they are not the only way to test knowledge. Again, you can re-take as needed, so there is no need to stress. Just do your best and breathe! This is an easy quiz and you'll have no problems.

What is the term for how mechanical principles relate to living structures?*

Kinematics
Biomechanics
Biodynamics
Kinetics

What plane divides the body the body into front and back portions?*

Oblique
Transverse
Coronal
Sagittal

What is it important for a yoga therapist to understand the planes of motion?*

So we'll know if we are stretching or strengthening a muscle
Because we should only move the client through the plane of motion they are having issues with
It is not important but is nice to know
Training in all 3 planes of motion provides better stability, ROM and functional movement

How many degrees is considered normal range of motion of the glenohumeral joint during flexion (according to your Trail Guides Book - sources may vary slightly)?*

90
45
180
135

Yoga therapists need a basic understanding of normal or average ranges of motions for each joint so we can recognize if a client is outside of this range. Why?*

Because we need to give the figures to our clients
Because our clients expect us to know about ROM
Because this may indicate muscles that need attention or guide us to further testing
In case it comes up on Jeopardy

What tissue is designed to increase the available surface area of an articular region?*

Meniscus
Hyaline
Labrum
Bursa

Why is it important for a yoga therapist to have a general understanding of structures such as meniscus, hyaline, labrum and bursa?*

These structures can become torn or inflammed; we should rule these issues out or work with a medical professional before including certain movements if these conditions exist
A labral tear requires extreme movement to heal
Inflammation of the bursa requires surgery
Because our teacher wants us to know about these

What is known as a synovial fluid filled membrane that reduces friction between bone and other connective tissues?*

Bursa
Symphysis
Labrum
Meniscus

What is the type of movement that could occur at a joint, but does not typically occur by the client actively?*

Accessory
Physiological
Resisted
Stable, unstable and neutral.

When might a yoga therapist utilize an accessory movement?*

When asking the client to actively move a joint
When performing handstands and headstands
When giving yoga assists or doing passive ROM testing or thai (assisted) yoga
When meditating

The property of muscle that allows it to stretch without being damaged is known as*

Extensibility
Contractility
Excitability
Elasticity

What property of muscle allows it to respond to stimuli?*

Elasticity
Contractility
Extensibility
Excitability

What property of muscle allows it to develop tension when stimulated?*

Excitability
Extensibility
Contractility
Elasticity

What property of muscle allows it to return to its original length after being stretched?*

Extensibility
Contractility
Excitability
Elasticity

What are the two main categories of muscle fiber arrangements?*

Diagonal and straight
Parallel and pennate
Pennate and bipennate
Parallel and transverse

What muscle fiber type is the biggest and most powerful?*

Type IIA
Type IB
Type IIB
Type IA

What muscle fiber type fatigues slowly and is designed for endurance?*

Type IIB
Type II
Type I
Type IIA

When working with an athlete, how might a yoga therapist utilize knowledge of different types of muscle fibers ( Type I, Type IIB, etc.)*

Select only exercises that develop Type I fibers
Select 80% of exercises that develope Type I fibers
Train all types of muscles fibers, but select more exercises (explosive movements or endurance) to train specific types of fibers based on the athletic pursuit
None of the above

What type of muscle contraction involves no joint movement?*

Concentric
Isotonic
Eccentric
Isometric

What type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle is elongating?*

Eccentric
Myometric
Isometric
Concentric

What type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle is shortening?*

Myotonic
Eccentric
Concentric
Isometric

What type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle changes length?*

Isometric
Myometric
Excitotonic
Isotonic

True or False: Keeping functional movement includes creating a good balance of strength between all types of muscle contraction. In the every day world of muscle movement, it’s usually our weakest link that eventually leads to some type of muscular injury. It’s important to take time to train and strengthen the body with all types of muscle contractions to avoid dysfunctional movement patterns (compensations) and injury.*

True
False

What is the term for the muscle's attachment to the more stationary bone?*

Insertion
Origin
Stabilizer
Fixator