Of the Following Athletes, Who Would Be MOST Likely to Peak

question 41

Multiple Choice

Of the following athletes, who would be MOST likely to peak earliest?

• A) Christopher, a talented amateur golfer
• B) Andrew, a competitive swimmer
• C) James, a marathon runner
• D) Gabe, a baseball player

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Definitions:

Fibrocartilage Pads

Tough, thickened cartilage structures that act as shock absorbers and stabilizers in joints and between spinal vertebrae.

Glenohumeral

Pertaining to the shoulder joint, which involves the articulation between the glenoid cavity of the scapula and the head of the humerus.

Pronation

A rotation of the forearm or hand so that the palm faces downward or backward.

Supination

The rotational movement of the forearm or foot that turns the palm or sole outward or upward.