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NAT Anatomy of Stretching Continued Education Course

Welcome to the NAT Anatomy of Stretching Master Program. This document

contains information to help you complete the course and reflective learning
exam and receive your NAT certification.

A digital copy of your home study course book, The Anatomy of Stretching -
2nd Edition by Brad Walker, should have arrived by email as a pdf document
with this exam pack. If you ordered a hard copy of the book, its on its way to
you and should be delivered within 7-10 business days.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

To help you complete the course and gain your NAT Anatomy of Stretching
Master certification, here are some answers to frequently asked questions that
we hope will help you!

1. Where do I start?

We recommend you begin the course by reading the course book, The Anatomy
of Stretching from beginning to end. This will give you an overview of the
material.

Then read through each chapter at a slower pace, taking notes if that helps, so
that you gain a deeper understanding of the course. You may need to repeat
this more than once in order to fully grasp the material.

2. Which chapters of the course are examined?

All chapters of the book are examined to ensure you have undestood all of the
material.

3. When do I complete my online Reflective Learning exam?

You can choose to complete the reflective learning exam section by section as
you progress through the course. Your answers will be saved until you return to
the exam. Alternatively, you can complete the course learning first and then
work through the reflective learning exam afterwards. You should choose
whichever method suits your style of learning best.

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Test name: Anatomy of Stretching Exam

Please note that this PDF is provided to help you prepare for the test. You will
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Question 1 of 28

Tight and stiff muscles can contribute to which of the following?

A) Limited range of movement

B) Muscle and joint pain
C) Loss of strength and power during physical activity

D) Restricted blood circulation

Question 2 of 28

What should be the main focus when trying to improve flexibility?

A) Muscles and their fascia

B) Bones and joints

C) Ligaments and tendons

D) Skin

Question 3 of 28

Which of the following are a function of red slow twitch fibers?

A) Able to contract for longer periods

B) Have a lower content of myoglobin

C) They fatigue quickly

D) Are more useful for endurance

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Question 4 of 28

Which of the following muscles is a type known as "Parallel"?

A) Sartorius
B) Rectus Femoris

C) Pectoralis Major

D) Orbicularis Oculi

Question 5 of 28

A single motor nerve fiber and all the muscle fibers it supplies is known as?

A) A motor unit
B) A nerve unit
C) A cell unit

D) A movement unit

Question 6 of 28

The junction between a muscle fiber and the motor nerve is known as?

A) The neuromuscular junction

B) A neurotransmitter

C) A synaptic terminal
D) A nerve ending

Question 7 of 28

What do we mean when we talk about "Circumduction"?

A) A movement in which the distal end of a bone moves in a circle, while the proximal
end remains stable.
B) A movement at a joint resulting in separation of two ventral surfaces
C) A movement away from the midline
D) Movement of a part of the body upwards along the frontal plane

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Question 8 of 28

Which of the following are considered to be benefits of stretching?

A) Improved range of movement

B) Increased power

C) Reduced post-exercise muscle soreness

D) Reduced fatigue

Question 9 of 28

Isometric testing is?

A) A form of passive testing similar to PNF, but the contractions are held for a longer
period of time
B) A form of stretching exercises that are performed together with movement
C) A form of stretching that is performed without any aid or assistance from an
external force
D) A form of stretching where another person or apparatus is used to help further
stretch the muscle

Question 10 of 28

Which of the following are important rules for stretching?

A) Warm up before stretching

B) Stretch only to the point of tension

C) Stretch all major muscles and their opposing muscle groups

D) Stretch gently and slowly

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Question 11 of 28

Which of the following statements about stretching are true?

A) The best results are achieved when stretching is used in conjunction with other
injury reduction techniques and conditioning exercises

B) In most cases, stretching by itself is enough to prevent injury

C) Stretching is good for increasing flexibility of muscles only and not connected with
injury reduction

D) Stretching can help improve performance when combined correctly with other
conditioning techniques and exercises

Question 12 of 28

Which of the following are important aspects of flexibility training?

A) Correct posture and alignment

B) Time of day

C) Type of equipment used

D) A movement unit

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Question 13 of 28

Parallel Arm Shoulder Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscles targeted by
this stretch?

A) Posterior Deltoid

B) Trapezius

C) Latissimus Dorsi
D) Erector Spinae

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Question 14 of 28

Reaching Up Shoulder Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscles targeted by
this stretch?

A) Supraspinatus
B) Infraspinatus
C) Latissimus Dorsi

D) Trapezius

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Question 15 of 28

Assisted Reverse Shoulder Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscles
targeted in this stretch?

A) Pectoralis Major

B) Teres Major
C) Teres Minor
D) Anterior Deltoid

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Question 16 of 28

Above Head Chest Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscles targeted with
this stretch?

A) Deltoids
B) Pectoralis Major and Minor

C) Trapezius
D) Subscapularis

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Question 17 of 28

Which of the following are the PRIME muscle(s) targeted in this stretch?

A) Biceps Brachii

B) Deltoids
C) Teres Minor
D) Triceps Brachii

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Question 18 of 28

Kneeling Forearm Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscle(s) targeted with
this stretch?

A) Triceps Brachii
B) Biceps Brachii

C) Deltoids
D) Infraspinatus

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Question 19 of 28

Rising Stomach Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscle(s) targeted with
this stretch?

A) External Intercostals
B) Internal Intercostals

C) Gluteus Maximus
D) Gluteus Medius

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Question 20 of 28

Upper Back Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscle(s) targeted in this
stretch?

A) Trapezius
B) Rhomboids
C) Erector Spinae

D) Rectus Abdominis

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Question 21 of 28

Which of the following are the SECONDARY muscle(s) targeted in this stretch?

A) Teres Major
B) Trapezius
C) Rhomboids
D) Triceps Brachii

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Question 22 of 28

Kneeling Back Arch Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscle(s) targeted in
this stretch?

A) Semispinalis Cervicis and Thoracis

B) Spinalis Cervicis and Thoracis
C) Longissimus Cervicis and Thoracis
D) Iliocostalis Cervicis and Thoracis

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Question 23 of 28

Kneeling Back Slump Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscle(s) targeted
with this stretch?

A) Rotatores

B) Splenius Cervicis
C) Serratus Anterior
D) Gluteus Maximus

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Question 24 of 28

Resting Buttocks Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscle(s) targeted with
this stretch?

A) Piriformis
B) Gemellus Superior and Inferior

C) Obturator Internus and Externus

D) Quadratus Femoris

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Question 25 of 28

Foot to Chest Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscle(s) targeted with this
stretch?

A) Piriformis
B) Gemellus Superior and Inferior
C) Obturator Internus and Externus
D) Quadratus Femoris

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Question 26 of 28

Lying Quad Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscle(s) targeted with this
stretch?

A) Rectus Femoris
B) Vastus Medialis
C) Vastus Lateralis
D) Vastus Intermedius

Question 27 of 28

Side Lying Quad Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscle(s) targeted with
this stretch?

A) Rectus Femoris
B) Vastus Medialis

C) Vastus Lateralis
D) Vastus Intermedius

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Question 28 of 28

Knee Bent hamstring Stretch. Which of the following are the PRIME muscle(s) targeted
with this stretch?

A) Semimembranosus
B) Semitendinosus

C) Gluteus Maximus
D) Biceps femoris

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