Core Stability Quiz

What is the core considered as?

• A. Center of the body

• B. Functional center of the body

• D. Limbo-Pelvic-Hip complex

• C. Muscular box

Which muscles help 'fix' the spine to the pelvis?

• A. Gluteals

• B. Erector spinae

• C. Rectus abdominis

• D. Hamstrings

Which muscles are classified as stabilizers?

• B. Scalene muscles

• D. Multifidus

• A. Sternocleidomastoid

• C. Levator scapulae

What can lead to injury when stabilizing muscles are weak?

• B. Improved posture

• D. Enhanced flexibility

• A. Increased strength

• C. Over-compensation by other muscles

Which muscle is part of the global muscles system?

• A. Transversus abdominis

• B. Multifidus

• C. Erector spinae

• D. Internal oblique

What is the main function of the core in sports?

• C. Enhance flexibility

• A. Provide distal stability

• D. Improve endurance

• B. Provide proximal stability for distal mobility

What is clinical instability defined as?

• A. Loss of spinal ability

• D. Loss of spinal ability under physiologic loads

• B. Major deformity

• C. Incapacitating pain

What is the role of the Transverse Abdominis muscle during lifts?

• B. Stabilize the spine and pelvis

• D. Assist in hip and leg alignment

• A. Create hoop tension around the midsection

• C. Increase intra-abdominal pressure

What is the purpose of ADIM (abdominal drawing in maneuvers)?

• A. Strengthen the erector spinae

• B. Activate the internal oblique

• C. Preferentially activate Transverse Abdominis

• D. Improve hamstring flexibility

What is the benefit of Diaphragmatic Exercise?

• A. Strengthen the gluteus medius

• B. Improve balance and coordination

• D. Increase spinal flexibility

• C. Enhance shoulder stability