94A Kinesiology Practice Exam

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• Which muscle plantarflexes the ankle but does not flex the tibiofemoral joint?
• Which best describes the trade-off of using a third-class lever in the human body?
• Which muscles perform an action at the tibiofemoral joint that is the opposite of what the hamstrings do at the same joint?
• Origin of Vastus Medialis?
• Which structure serves as the origin for the long head of the biceps brachii?
• Which body composition assessment method is known for high precision but may be costly and involve radiation, making it less accessible?
• Biomechanics is the study of mechanical principles applied to biological systems. What are the two main subdisciplines used in kinesiology practice?
• Which statement about the multifidi is true based on the given description?
• Origin of the short head of biceps brachii?
• Origin of Vastus Lateralis?
• Which muscle is the most posterior among the gluteal muscles?
• Which is NOT an origin of gluteus maximus?
• Which of the following is an essential element of ethical conduct in human performance research?
• Which of the following is a primary aim of a health-related fitness assessment?
• The origin of frontalis and occipitalis is?
• In fitness testing, a Type II error would mean:
• Insertions of the gluteus maximus?
• Higher lactate threshold indicates greater endurance capacity because the body can operate at higher intensities before lactate accumulates. Which option correctly reflects this concept?
• Which muscle originates from the lateral one-third of clavicle, the acromion, and the spine of the scapula?
• Which muscle crosses both the hip and knee joints?
• Tensor fasciae latae originates from which landmark?
• The insertion of Brachialis includes which of the following?
• Name the muscles of the Transversospinalis Group.
• Which muscles act as synergists for Glenohumeral Horizontal Abduction?
• Which ethical consideration specifically protects participants' data from unauthorized disclosure?
• Which statement correctly describes the brachial plexus?
• What describes a microcycle in periodization?
• Which scenario most closely represents an isokinetic contraction?
• Which of the following is NOT an action of quadratus lumborum?
• Which muscle inserts at the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus?
• Statics and dynamics are two subdisciplines of biomechanics. Which statement best distinguishes them?
• Which muscle flexes the vertebral column?
• Which gluteal muscle is the most posterior?
• Which action is associated with the multifidus?
• What are common mechanisms of overuse injuries and how can training design reduce risk?
• Which muscle is primarily responsible for elevating the lower jaw during chewing?
• Which muscle's origin includes the greater trochanter?
• Which statement best describes plyometric training in relation to the stretch-shortening cycle?
• Origin of Vastus Lateralis
• What is VO2 max, and which physiological systems limit it?
• Which is a list of synergists for glenohumeral horizontal adduction?
• Which muscle is the primary plantarflexor when the knee is extended and is a component of the triceps surae?
• Which training design approach helps reduce overuse injury risk by organizing training loads over time?
• Which region is served by the structure described as a bundle of nerves spanning C5–T1?
• Which muscle originates on the gluteal surface of the ilium between the posterior and anterior gluteal lines?
• Which range of spinal levels forms the brachial plexus roots?
• Which muscle inserts on the 12th rib and transverse processes of L1-L4?
• For which action is the biceps femoris a prime mover/agonist?
• Which statement best explains why relative VO2 max is typically used in performance comparisons?
• Where does the fibularis longus insert?
• Describe the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) and its relevance to plyometric training.
• The origin of the deltoid includes which of the following?
• Which muscle inserts at the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus?
• How does the Golgi tendon organ contribute to movement safety and what could be the training implication?
• Describe the typical progression of an aerobic training program from base-building to peak performance.
• Which posterior leg muscle plantarflexes the ankle and lies deep to the gastrocnemius?
• Which guideline reduces spinal loading during lifting?
• The primary muscle of respiration?
• In movement analysis, which description correctly contrasts kinetics with kinematics?
• Which is a list of synergists for coxal lateral rotation?
• Where does the fibularis brevis insert?
• NOT an action of tensor fasciae latae?
• What is RPE and how can it be integrated into training prescription?
• Which muscle flexes the tibiofemoral joint and extends the coxal joint, originating from the ischial tuberosity and lateral lip of the linea aspera and inserting on the head of the fibula?
• Unilaterally tilts the pelvis and laterally flexes the spine to the same side; Bilaterally fixes the 12th rib during forced breathing and assists extension of the spine. Which muscle is described?
• Which is the insertion of the quadratus lumborum?
• Multifidi go from ______ to ______ processes.
• Which muscle acts as the antagonist to the hamstrings at the tibiofemoral joint?
• Which class lever is most commonly used in the human body to maximize speed and range of motion, such as during elbow flexion?
• Which mechanoreceptors contribute to the proprioceptive system?
• Which statement describes nonlinear (undulating) periodization?
• Which scalene inserts on the second rib?
• Which muscles are synergists for tibiofemoral medial rotation?
• Which statement best describes a Type I error in hypothesis testing?
• Where do the gastrocnemius and soleus insert?
• Which statement best describes the center of mass?
• Origin: Sacrum & transverse processes of lumbar through cervical vertebrae; Insertion: Spinous processes of lumbar through cervical (2nd) vertebrae; Actions: Rotate head to opposite side; Extend the vertebral column. Which muscle am I?
• Which muscles are synergists for glenohumeral extension?
• Which activity best illustrates an isotonic contraction?
• Which statement correctly describes cross-sectional study design and provides a relevant kinesiology example?
• Which process is a key component of the sliding filament theory in muscle contraction?
• Which statement about the brachial plexus is NOT true?
• Which muscle has two heads and is located on the anterior humerus?
• Which is the origin of the deltoid?
• Which muscle group describes the calf muscles?
• Fibularis longus originates from which region?
• What is the origin of the quadratus lumborum?
• Which example best illustrates an isometric contraction?
• Origin Pubic crest; Pubic symphysis; Insertion Cartilage of ribs 5, 6, 7; Xiphoid process; Action Flex vertebral column; Posterior pelvic tilt. Which muscle am I?
• Which muscle fits this description: flexion of the tibiofemoral joint and plantarflexion; origins from the condyles of the femur; insertion on the calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon?
• During exercise, which branch of the autonomic nervous system primarily increases heart rate?
• Which is NOT an action of the gluteus maximus?
• What is the origin of rectus femoris?
• Gait analysis primarily measures which of the following kinematic variables?
• Which statement correctly describes hypertrophy and hyperplasia in adult skeletal muscle?
• Which muscle does not extend the glenohumeral joint?
• What are the primary actions of the Temporalis?
• Which muscle originates from the zygomatic arch?
• The insertion of Temporalis includes which of the following?
• Which is not an origin of the deltoid?
• Which muscle originates from the condyles of the femur?
• Which statement best describes the spinal levels involved in the brachial plexus roots?
• What is a reliable alternative to maximal heart rate for prescribing exercise intensity when HRmax is unreliable?
• Which muscle runs just lateral to the crest of the tibia?
• Which test best assesses body composition?
• How can a coach apply the motor learning stages when designing practice tasks?
• Which signaling pathway is central to resistance exercise-induced skeletal muscle hypertrophy?
• Which event triggers cross-bridge cycling in muscle fibers?
• Which description best captures the multifidi connections?
• NOT an action of gluteus minimus?
• What is the base of support?
• Which muscle is included in the hip adductor synergists along with adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, pectineus?
• What is the primary action of the Brachialis?
• What are the four quadriceps muscles?
• Which prevention strategy correctly addresses patellofemoral pain syndrome?
• The brachial plexus lies between which two scalene muscles?
• Rectus Abdominis insertion?
• Which statement best describes how the angle of pull and muscle architecture influence muscle torque?
• Which muscle originates from the distal two-thirds of the lateral fibula?
• Which muscle has its origin at the posterior iliac crest?
• The anterior aspect of the greater trochanter is the insertion for which gluteal muscle?
• Which spinal levels comprise the brachial plexus roots?
• Which receptors contribute to proprioception?
• Where does the Brachialis originate?
• Gluteus maximus inserts into which of the following structures?
• Which is the primary action of the quadriceps at the knee?
• The brachial plexus is formed by which nerve roots?
• Which muscle originates from the infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula?
• What is a common pitfall when interpreting EMG data in kinesiology assessments?
• Which statement best clarifies the relationship among validity and reliability in measurement?
• Define muscular strength and muscular power, and explain how they differ in rate of force development.
• Which of the following is NOT an action of the hamstrings?
• Explain how rest periods influence adaptations in resistance training for different goals.
• How should exercise intensity be prescribed for older adults given age-related declines in maximal heart rate?
• Masseter inserts at which anatomical location?
• Insertion at the angle and ramus of the mandible belongs to which muscle?
• Which muscle tilts the pelvis posteriorly?
• What is the primary role of the cerebellum in movement?
• What is the principle of progressive overload and why is it essential for training adaptation?
• Origin of Pectoralis Major
• Which is an insertion of gluteus minimus?
• Which is NOT an action of the gluteus medius?
• Differentiate between Type I and Type II muscle fibers in terms of contraction speed, fatigue, and typical metabolic pathways.
• The insertion of the Triceps Brachii is
• Which statement best defines muscular strength?
• What is the difference between kinematics and kinetics in movement analysis?
• Which structure is described as a bundle of nerves (C5–T1) that passes between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
• Which of the following lists correctly identifies the muscles comprising the Transversospinalis Group?
• Which muscle crosses both the knee and ankle joints and contributes to knee flexion and ankle plantarflexion?
• Origin on the gluteal surface of the ilium between the posterior and anterior gluteal lines?
• Rectus Abdominis origin?
• Which statement is true about the insertion of the pectoralis major?
• The brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves that passes between which muscles?
• In endurance events, hyponatremia risk is increased when athletes:
• Why is it important to control for age, sex, and training status in biomechanics research?
• The multifidi go from which to which processes?
• Which lever class has the fulcrum between the effort and the load?
• Insertion of the diaphragm?
• What is a practical hydration strategy for athletes during training or competition?
• Which muscle is the strongest in the body relative to its size?
• Which statement about the rectus abdominis is true?
• Which action is performed by the rectus abdominis?
• Origin of Vastus Intermedius
• Which study design is best suited to test the efficacy of a new intervention in exercise science?
• Explain the SAID principle and its application in designing a training program.
• Origin of the long head of biceps brachii?
• Which structure is the origin for both the frontalis and occipitalis muscles?
• The adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, pectineus, and gracilis are synergists for which action?
• Lactate threshold is best described as
• The short head of biceps brachii originates from which structure?
• In exercise science, what do ecological validity and external validity refer to and why do they matter?
• Describe the major energy systems used during high-intensity, short-duration exercise and their relative contributions.
• What are the primary actions of the Triceps Brachii?
• Which muscle inserts at the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus?
• What is the origin of the fibularis brevis?
• Which is not an action of the scalenes?
• Which is not an action of the hamstrings?
• The lateral aspect of the greater trochanter is the insertion for which muscle?
• Origin of Anterior Scalene?
• Which phases are included in typical athletic periodization?
• What is the insertion shared by gastrocnemius and soleus?
• Which is the insertion of gracilis?
• Posterior scalene originates from the transverse processes of which cervical vertebrae?
• What kind of joint is the costochondral joint?
• The origin of the long head of the Triceps Brachii is
• Which action are the adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, pectineus, and gracilis synergists for?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship of the brachial plexus to neck muscles?
• Which muscle is a synergist for the adductor group in flexing the hip?
• Which is not an action of biceps brachii?
• Which muscle primarily functions as a hip abductor at the lateral hip region?
• Which muscle is a hamstring that originates on the linea aspera of the femur?
• Which muscle can be used to hike your hip?
• Which statement best describes randomized controlled trials and cohort studies, and which is higher level for intervention efficacy?
• Which pair of muscles is referred to as the medial hamstrings?
• What is the relationship between motor control and motor learning?
• Which muscle is deepest compared to the low back surface?
• Which muscle performs 7 of the 8 possible actions of the glenohumeral joint?
• Which muscle is known as "the deltoid of the coxal joint"?
• Which muscle is NOT part of the hip adductor group listed?
• Which is the origin of the deltoid?
• The actions of the long head of the Triceps Brachii include which of the following?
• Which action would most effectively increase the base of support in standing?
• Where does the Temporalis muscle originate?
• The origin for frontalis muscle?
• In resistance training, what is the primary reason for longer rest periods when the goal is maximal strength?
• What is the primary role of muscle spindles in the stretch reflex?
• During prolonged exercise, which pattern best describes substrate use?
• What is the insertion of the tensor fasciae latae (TFL)?
• What is the role of hydration salts and electrolytes in endurance performance?
• Origin of Middle Scalene?
• The masseter muscle originates from which structure?
• Which muscle unilaterally tilts the pelvis and laterally flexes the spine to the same side?
• The posterior scalene origin?
• Which muscle inverts the foot and dorsiflexes the talocrural joint?
• Rectus Abdominis origin is from which landmarks?
• Which energy system contributes most to endurance activities lasting beyond several minutes?
• What is a primary advantage of a longitudinal study design?
• Origin of fibularis longus?
• What does the principle of specificity imply for sprint training?
• Origin of tensor fasciae latae?
• Origin of posterior scalene?
• Rectus Abdominis origin is from which landmarks?
• Which practice is most effective in preventing shin splints in runners?
• What is the insertion of the gluteus medius?
• In nutrition labeling, what is the difference between gross energy value and energy yield from macronutrients?