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2024 ANATOMICAL REFERENCES FOR STOTT PILATES EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 ANATOMICAL REFERENCESFOR STOTT PILATES EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the neutral anatomical position of the body - CORRECT-ANSWERSthe
spine presents its normal curves, and the bones of the lower extremities are
in ideal alignment for weight bearing. The "neutral" position of the pelvis is in
good alignment with the abdomen, trunk, and extremities
What are the bony landmarks used as reference in postural analysis and as
muscle attachment sites - CORRECT-ANSWERS
Protraction/Retraction (of scapulae) - CORRECT-ANSWERSprotraction of
scapulae - widening of shoulder blades
retraction of scapulae - widening of anterior shoulder girdle/collar bone
Elevation/Depression (of scapulae) - CORRECT-ANSWERSelevation of
scapulae - sliding shoulders up towards the ears; elevating scapulae
depression - sliding shoulders away from ears, pressing palms into the mat,
depressing scapulae, inferior angle of scapulae being gently pulled down the
back and in toward the spine in a v shape
Upward/Downward rotation (of scapulae) - CORRECT-ANSWERSupward
rotation: serratus anterior, upper trapezius, lower trapezius
downward rotation: rhomboids, levator scapulae
Dorsiflexion/Plantar flexion (of ankles) - CORRECT-ANSWERSDorsiflexion
moving the top of the foot toward the shin
Plantarflexion moving the sole of the foot downward (pointing the feet)
Concentric Contraction - CORRECT-ANSWERSmuscles shortens as it contracts
Eccentric Contraction - CORRECT-ANSWERSmuscles lengthen as it contracts
- controlling resistance, controlling against gravity, not letting reformer slam
into the machine
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