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Why do women typically tend to have slightly greater stability than men? |
Women have lower centers of gravity, and lower centers of gravity provide more stability. |
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Synovial joints have the greatest range of flexibility and motion. |
True |
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Which of the following statements BEST explains why ball-and-socket joints have the greatest range of motion? |
The cup shape of the socket allows for nearly circular motion. |
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Which of the following describes the BEST strategy for increasing a specific joint’s range of motion? |
applying the principles of overload and progression to exercise the joint |
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Which of the following terms describes the straightening of a joint, rather than the bending? |
extension |
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Which of the following BEST explains why stability is an important skill for athletes? |
Without good stability, athletes are too clumsy to perform well. |
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The thumb is the only saddle joint in the human body. |
True |
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A condition often referred to as being double-jointed is an example of __________. |
hypermobility |
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Why does range of motion need to be measured separately for each joint? |
Each joint has a different range of motion. |
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Hyperextension bends a joint in the opposite direction as flexion. |
True |
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