Pilates Teacher Training Anatomy and Exercises | 152 Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct
Question : Name the Movements of the spine
Correct answer: 1. Flexion (forward bending)
- Extension (backward bending)
3.Lateral flexion (side bending) 4.Rotation 5.Traction (lengthening)
Question : What are the 4 curves of the spine (which are
primary and which are secondary) and how many vertebras does each one have?
Correct answer: Cervical Spine (C1-C7)-Secondary
Thoracic Spine (T1-T12)-Primary Curve Lumbar Spine (L1-L5)-Secondary Sacral Spine (S1-S5)-Primary Cocyx (C1-C4)
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Question : Which parts of the Spine are Fused?
Correct answer: Saccral and Coccyx
Question : Name the Two main vertebra of the Cervical Spine
and What their function is ?Correct answer: C1: the ring-shaped atlas that connects directly to the skull. This joint allows for the nodding or "yes" motion of the head.
C2: The second vertebra (C2) is the axis, which allows for the
side-to-side or "no" motion of the head.
Question : Name the main function of the Thoracic Spine?
Correct answer: the main function of the thoracic spine is to
hold the rib cage and protect the heart and lungs. It has
LIMITED MOVEMENT!
Question : Name the main function of the Lumbar Spine?
Correct answer: the main function of the lumbar spine is to
bear the weight of the body. These vertebrae are much larger in size to absorb the stress of lifting and carrying heavy objects.
Question : name the main function of the Sacrum or sacral
curve
Correct answer: The main function of the sacrum is to
connect the spine to the hip bones. There are five sacral vertebrae, which are fused together. Together with the iliac bones, they form a ring called the pelvic girdle.
Question : name the main function of the Coccyx.
Correct answer: the four fused bones of the coccyx or tailbone
provide attachment for ligaments and muscles of the pelvic floor.
Question : What is the purpose of Spinal Discs?
Correct answer: The intervertebral discs are fibrocartilaginous
cushions serving as the spine's shock absorbing system, which
protect the vertebrae, brain, and other structures such as the nerves.
The discs allow some vertebral motion: extension and flexion
Question : What happens to the discs as we age? What is the
best type of movement for aging spine?
Correct answer: They start to degenerate (slip, lose fluid,
cause pressure on nerves).
With age, our discs increasingly lose the ability to reabsorb fluid and become brittle and flatter; this is why we get shorter as we grow older. Also diseases, such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, cause bone spurs to grow. Injury and strain can cause discs to bulge or herniate, causing pain and restricted movement.. Traction is best for this.
Question : The disc has two types of tissues. name them and
their purpose
Correct answer: The annulus fibrosus binds the vertebrae
together but is flexible enough to allow for our movements.
