NFPT Exam Prep (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A

NFPT Exam Prep (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update)

Questions and Verified Answers| 100%

Correct

Q: List the 3 main classifications of joints

Answer:

Ligamentous, Cartilaginous & Synovial

Q: Choose the type of joint that is being described by its respective mobility

1)Immovable

2) Slightly Movable

3) Highly Movable

Answer:

1) Ligamentous

2) Cartilaginous

3) Synovial

Q: List the 6 types of synovial joints:

Answer:

Ball and Socket, Hinge, Pivot, Gliding, Saddle, Condyloid

Q: The shoulder joint is an example of a ________ type of joint.

Answer:

Ball and socket joint

Q: The knee joint is an example of a ___________ type of joint.

Answer:

hinge joint

Q: A tendon:

Answer:

connects muscle to bone

Q: Ligaments are _________ elastic than tendons and are ________ prone to tearing than

tendons.

Answer:

less; more

Q: Commonly called the 'Prime Movers', these are the muscles that contract to create the ROM

through the joint, they are the muscles primarily responsible for the movement.

Answer:

Agonists

Q: These muscles, sometimes referred to as 'neutralizers', provide for assistance of the prime

mover/s/ by neutralizing the force of the movement through the plane of motion.

Answer:

Synergists

Q: The triceps are the _____ to ______.

Answer:

antagonist ; biceps

Q: The quadratus lumborum stabilizes the spine in ___________.

Answer:

Sagittal, frontal and transverse planes

Q: The internal and external obliques _____ the trunk.

Answer:

Rotate

Q: Which exercises are best for the quads?

Answer:

Lunges, squats and leg press

Q: Which exercises are best for hamstrings?

Answer:

Stiff leg deadlift, leg curl and reverse lunges

Q: What is the main function of the rectus abdominis?

Answer:

Flexion

Q: The hamstring muscles are:

Answer:

biceps femoris, semimembranosus and semitendonosus

Q: The gluteus maximus___ the hip.

Answer:

extends

Q: What four muscles make up the quadraceps?

Answer:

Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and vastus intermedius

Q: The ____ crosses the hip joint and the knee.

Answer:

rectus femoris

Q: The latissimus dorsi performs ____ motions through the arms.

Answer:

pulling

Q: Latisimus Dorsi: