Table of Contents

ISSA Unit 7 - Muscle mechanics

If you have not yet signed up for the ISSA CPT certification, check out their deals page here. They have fantastic combo packages where you can get a free nutrition certification.

Get your copy of the ISSA CPT exam cheat sheet. It helps immensely in studying for the exam.

Make sure to check out Trainer Academy for premium ISSA CPT study materials. They will reduce study time by 50% and have an exam pass guarantee. Read my full review on them here. You can save $100 on their MVP study system with the code: PTPSUB

Table of Contents

1: Which bones make up the knee?

  • Femur
  • Tibia
  • Fibular
  • Patella

2: Which muscles are comprised in the knee?

  • Semitendinosus
  • Biceps Femoris
  • Semimembranosus
  • Gastrocnemius
  • Rectus femoris
  • Vastus Itermedius
  • Vastus lateralis
  • Vastus medialis
  • Sartorius

3: What are the knee joints’ main and secondary actions?

  • Extension
  • Flexion
  • Lateral rotation

4: In what way do the quadriceps and hamstrings work collectively in a lunge?

During flexion, the hamstrings are the agonist, the quadriceps are the antagonist, and vice-versa during extension.

5: Which bones comprise the ankle?

  • Fibula
  • Tibia
  • Talus
  • Calcaneus

6: Which muscles comprise the ankle?

  • Fibularis longus
  • Extensor digitorum longus
  • Extensor hallucis longus

7: Which actions occur at the ankle joint?

Plantarflexion and dorsiflexion

Exclusive PTP CPT Offers


Gold Standard Cert
NASM Gold Standard Personal Trainer Certification - Save 25&percnt off
Most Popular Cert
ISSA - Most Popular Online Personal Trainer Certification 3 Certs for
Best Study Materials
TA - Trainer Academy - Best Study Materials for Personal Trainer Certification Online - See MVP discount
A Good Option
ACE Certification- A Good Fitness Course Online Option - 25&percnt off
A Good Option
NCSF Certification - A Good Option - Save 25%
Best CPT for you?
Best CPT For You? Take the Personal Trainer Certification Online quiz and Get a Personalized Recommendation Just for You

8: Which muscle performs a role in supporting the foot arch?

Tibialis posterior

9: Describe the function of the spine

Provides a central column for movement and structural integrity and protects the spinal cord, a major component of the CNS

10: Movements of the spine involve:

Anterior flexion, extensions, lateral flexion, and rotation.

11: What purpose do the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and obliques perform in supporting the spine?

These muscles prevent hyperextension and enable spinal flexion.

12: What purpose does the pelvis perform in connection to the “trunk” and lower extremities?

It anchors the large musculoskeletal groups of the trunk and lower body while protecting many vital organs.

13: Describe the connection between the abdominal muscles and hip flexors

Abdominal and hip flexor muscles overlap in stability, with the pelvic girdle acting as the central hub.

14: Name the rotator cuff muscles

  • Supraspinatus
  • Infraspinatus
  • Teres Minor
  • Subscapularis

15: Which bones comprise the shoulder girdle?

  • Clavicle
  • Scapula
  • Acromion
  • Humerus
  • Supraspinous fossa

16: Which scapula movement is the shoulder girdle responsible for?

  • Abduction
  • Flexion
  • Extension
  • Internal Rotation
  • External Rotation
  • Scapular Plane Abduction
  • Horizontal Adduction

17: What muscles work as the primary movers of the arm at the shoulder joint?

Pectoralis major, coracobrachialis, biceps brachii, anterior fibers of the deltoid, latissimus dorsi and teres major, long head of triceps, posterior fibers of the deltoid.

18: Shoulder impingement may occur from the pinching of which tendon? What exercise should be avoided as a result?

Supraspinatus tendon. Throwing exercises should be done with caution or not at all.

Exclusive PTP CPT Offers


Gold Standard Cert
NASM Gold Standard Personal Trainer Certification - Save 25&percnt off
Most Popular Cert
ISSA - Most Popular Online Personal Trainer Certification 3 Certs for
Best Study Materials
TA - Trainer Academy - Best Study Materials for Personal Trainer Certification Online - See MVP discount
A Good Option
ACE Certification- A Good Fitness Course Online Option - 25&percnt off
A Good Option
NCSF Certification - A Good Option - Save 25%
Best CPT for you?
Best CPT For You? Take the Personal Trainer Certification Online quiz and Get a Personalized Recommendation Just for You

19: In what way do the shoulder girdle and shoulder operate mutually during movement?

The shoulder joint moves the arm while the shoulder girdle moves the scapular for complex multi-plane movement

20: Which muscles are included in the military press?

Most major muscle groups but mainly the deltoids (Medial and Anterior) trapezius, pectoralis major
scapular stabilizers and abdominal group.

21: Which bones make up the elbow?

Humerus, ulna, and radius.

22: The elbow joint is comprised of which anterior and posterior muscles?

Flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, and the palmaris longus.

23: Which bones comprise the radioulnar joint?

Radius and ulna.

24: Which muscles make up the radioulnar joint?

Brachioradialis and Flexor carpi ulnaris.

25: What actions transpire at the radioulnar joint?

pronation and supination.

26: The wrist joint is made up of which bones?

Carpal, ulna, and radius.

27: Which actions transpire at the wrist joint?

Flexion, extension/hyperextension, adduction, abduction.

28: Which typical injury happens at the elbow joint?

Ulnar Collateral Ligament tear

29: What causes it?

Hyperextension

30: Describe a solution?

Physiotherapy through conditioning of surrounding muscle. surgery in severe cases

31: Which muscles is the wrist comprised of?

The flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, and the palmaris longus.

If you want assistance wrapping your head around this material, make sure to check out Trainer Academy for some awesome ISSA study materials. They have Practice tests, flashcards, audio study guides, and much more.

ISSA Unit 7 - Muscle mechanics 4
ISSA Unit 7 - Muscle mechanics 5
ISSA Unit 7 - Muscle mechanics 6
Tyler Read - Certified Personal Trainer with PTPioneer

Tyler Read


All Posts

PTPioneer Editorial Integrity


All content published on PTPioneer is checked and reviewed extensively by our staff of experienced personal trainers, nutrition coaches, and other Fitness Experts. This is to make sure that the content you are reading is fact-checked for accuracy, contains up-to-date information, and is relevant. We only add trustworthy citations that you can find at the bottom of each article. You can read more about our editorial integrity here.

Ask me a question and I will reply ASAP

100 ISSA Practice Q's

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The ISSA Exam

18749

ISSA CPT exam cheat sheet

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The CSCS Exam

18749

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The ACSM Exam

18749

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The ISSA Nutritionist Exam

18749

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The NCSF CPT Exam

18749

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The NASM CNC Exam

18749

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The NASM PES Exam

18749

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The NASM CES Exam

18749

Get the top 5 Tips for Passing the ACE CPT

18749

Get the top 5 Tips for Passing the NASM CPT

18749

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The ISSA Exam

18749

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The NSCA CPT Exam

18749

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The ACE Exam

18749

Get The Sectret Cheat Sheet For The NASM Exam

18749