Intro to Dance Knowledge Review

The _______ is a crucial part of the body for maintaining posture in dance.

• Skull

• Spine

• Femur

• Tibia

What does the term 'Posterior' refer to?

• Front side of the body

• Back side of the body

• Side of the body

• Top of the body.

Fill in the blank: The term 'Lateral' refers to the ______ of the body.

• A) Front

• B) Back

• C) Side

• D) Top

Which type of joint allows movement in one direction like a door?

• Ball-and-socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Saddle

The ______ joint allows movement in all directions and rotation.

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Ball-and-socket

• Gliding

Which of the following is a function of tendons?

• Connect bones to other bones

• Connect muscles to bones and transmit force

• Provide support and protection for the body

• Tissues that contract to produce movement.

The quadriceps and hamstrings are key muscle groups located in the ______.

• Foot

• Spine

• Hip/Pelvis

• Knee

Which of the following muscles is a key muscle in foot anatomy?

• Biceps

• Tibialis anterior

• Deltoid

• Trapezius

Dorsiflexion involves ______.

• Pulling the foot upwards

• Pointing the foot downwards

• Turning the sole of the foot inward

• Turning the sole of the foot outward

Which of the following muscles are key to spine anatomy? A) Biceps, triceps B) Erector spinae, multifidus C) Deltoid, trapezius D) Quadriceps, hamstrings.

• Biceps, triceps

• Erector spinae, multifidus

• Deltoid, trapezius

• Quadriceps, hamstrings