The Typical Pattern of Muscle Activation Associated with an Ankle

question 6

Multiple Choice

The typical pattern of muscle activation associated with an ankle strategy to correct forward body sway is:

• A)Gastrocnemius and hamstrings are activated simultaneously, followed by the paraspinals.
• B)Gastrocnemius is activated first, then the hamstrings, followed by the paraspinals.
• C)Paraspinals are activated first, then hamstrings, followed by the gastrocnemius.
• D)Hamstrings, gastrocnemius, and paraspinals are activated simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Olfactory Lobe

Part of the brain responsible for processing smell; it receives olfactory information from the nose.

Hammer

A tool typically used to drive nails into, or pull them out of, some other object, generally involving a handle attached to a heavy head.

Anvil

a heavy iron block typically used in forging or metalworking as a surface upon which metal can be hammered and shaped.

Stirrup

A ring or frame, hanging down from the saddle of a horse, for a rider's foot.