Chapter 8 – Muscular Flexibility

Chapter 8 – Muscular Flexibility

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice

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1       b       11.  The range of motion at a joint or group of joints that can be achieved without causing injury is known as:

1. stretching.
2. flexibility.
3. elongation.
4. elasticity.

1       b       12.  When joints are regularly moved through their entire range of motion:

1. flexibility decreases.
2. flexibility increases.
3. muscles shorten.
4. ligaments shorten.

1       a       13.  Running regularly without proper stretching:

1. causes muscles to tighten.
2. increases muscular flexibility.
3. causes plastic elongation.
4. causes elastic elongation.

1       a       14.  Poor posture and subsequent aches and pains that lead to limited and painful joint movement can be caused by:

1. a decline in flexibility.
2. an increase in coordination.
3. lack of adipose tissues.
4. too-strong muscles.

1       d       15.  Approximately _____ percent of all low-back problems in the United States stem from improper alignment of the vertebral column and pelvic girdle, a direct result of inflexible and weak muscles.

1. 20
2. 40
3. 60
4. 80

2       d       16.  Which of the following affects flexibility?

1. bone structure
2. muscle structure
3. overall height
4. genetic factors

2       b       17.  Permanent lengthening of soft tissue is called:

1. elastic elongation.
2. plastic elongation.
3. plastic flexibility.
4. plastic stretching.