Pilates Defs

Question 1

1. Neutral
2. flexion (round spine)
3. Extension
4. Rotation
5. Lateral flexion (side bend)

Answer 1

5 Actions of spine

Question 2

Roll like ball

Answer 2

Stabilizing the spine exercises

Question 3

Spine stretch, swan

Answer 3

Spinal articulation exercises

Question 4

1. Cervical- 7
2. Thoracic- 12
3. Lumbar- 5 = 24

Answer 4

3 types of vertebrae & amts

Question 5

Lumbar

Answer 5

Vertebrae convex towards front

Question 6

Sacrum

Answer 6

Vertebrae concave

Question 7

Transverse abdominis

Answer 7

Abs closest to spine, job to stabilize neutral, shrinks your waist

Question 8

Internal oblique

Answer 8

Abs, start on side of body run in and UP. Jobs: lateral flex, rotation, side bending

Question 9

External oblique

Answer 9

Abs, goes DOWN and in, Jobs: lateral flex, rotation, side bending

Question 10

Rectus abdominis

Answer 10

High on rib cage to public bone, strip that goes through middle, Job: does flexion on spine