Which Four Extrinsic Risk Factors May Be Associated with an Increased

question 166

Multiple Choice

Which four extrinsic risk factors may be associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury?

• A) Restricted range of motion, previous injury, adverse environmental conditions, faulty equipment
• B) Adverse environmental conditions, muscle weakness and imbalance, body composition, faulty equipment
• C) Excessive Load on the body, training errors, adverse environmental conditions, faulty equipment
• D) Bony alignment abnormalities, joint laxity, training errors, faulty equipment

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and control various functions including senses and motor functions.

Peripheral Nervous System

Consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column, serving as the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the presence or absence of certain experiences has a long-lasting influence on an individual.