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YTT PRACTICE EXAM

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Section One - Anatomy

Connective tissue and the Muscular System

Question 2 of 51

What are some examples of connective tissue in the body?

A

Bones, cartilage and muscles

B

Fascia, tendons and ligaments

C

All of the above

Question 3 of 51

The two proteins that make up connective tissues are: 

A

Collagen & Elastin

B

Cells and Blood

C

Bone and Marrow

Question 4 of 51

True or False? Collagen contributes to the strength of connective tissue and elastin contributes to the flexibility....

A

True

B

False

Question 5 of 51

Ligaments are located: 

A

Around the junction of two bones

B

Only in the knee

C

Only in biarticular joints

Question 6 of 51

Can ligaments heal on their own once they are torn? 

A

No

B

Yes

Question 7 of 51

Tendons are located:

A

At the ends of muscles that attach to bone

B

Where the two ligaments come together

C

At the junction of two bones

Question 8 of 51

The function of tendons is:

A

To connect one muscle to another

B

To restrict or allow movement in specific directions at joint

C

To connect muscle to bone allowing the muscle to move the bone

Question 9 of 51

The three types of fascia are: 

A

Tendons, ligaments and muscles

B

Bones, muscles and nerves

C

Superficial fascia, visceral fascia and deep fascia

Anatomy

The Knee Joint

Question 11 of 51

The three bones that come together at the knee are the: 

A

The tibia, the pelvis and the ribs

B

The femur, the talus and the humerus

C

The femur, the tibia and the patella.

Question 12 of 51

The two primary movements of the knee are"

A

Eversion and internal rotation

B

Flexion & extension

C

Inversion & rotation

Question 13 of 51

True or False? The muscles of the quadriceps group are the:  vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius and rectus femoris.

A

False

B

True

Anatomy

The Hip Joint

Question 15 of 51

Movements at the hip joint can include, flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, medial and lateral rotation. 

A

True

B

False

Question 16 of 51

The four muscles that make up the hamstring group are:

A

The biceps femoris, pectineus and gracilis

B

The adductor magnus, semitendinosus and semimembranosis

C

The biceps femoris longhead, biceps femoris shorthead, semitendinosus and semimembranosus

Question 17 of 51

The muscles of the adductor group include the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, pectineus and gracilis.

A

False

B

True

Question 18 of 51

The two bumps below the ASIS on the iliac spine are called:

A

AIIS - Anterior Inferior Illiac Spine

B

ASSI - Anterior Superior Sacroilliac Inferior

C

AISS - Anterior Inferior Superior Spine

Anatomy

The Spine

Question 20 of 51

The two components that make up a vertebral disc are:

A

The nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosus

B

The spinous process and body of the vertebrae

C

The nucleus pulposus and body of the vertebrae

Question 21 of 51

How many Vertebrae in the Spine? 

A

33

B

1

C

49

Question 22 of 51

What makes up the five parts of the spine?

A

Lumbar, pelvis, ribs & skull.

B

Cervical spine, Thoracic spine, Lumber spine, Sacrum & Coccyx

C

Femur, tibia, fibula, calcaneus & talus

Question 23 of 51

What is between each vertebral body?

A

Blood

B

Intervertebral discs

C

Cartilage

Anatomy

The Shoulder Girdle

Question 25 of 51

The three bones that come together to create the shoulder girdle/shoulder complex are:

A

The humerus, scapula and clavicle

B

The humerus, elbow and ribcage

C

The sternum, clavicle and neck

Question 26 of 51

Movements that are possible at the shoulder joint include:

A

Only flexion and extension

B

External rotation and adduction

C

Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and both internal and external rotation

Question 27 of 51

The muscles that make up the rotator cuff include:

A

Rhomboids, Traps

B

Biceps, Triceps

C

Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor and Subscapularis

Section Two

Yoga, Teaching & History

Question 29 of 51

Sun Salutation A in Vinyasa yoga includes on the below:

A

Upward Facing Dog

B

Table Top

C

Warrior Two

Question 30 of 51

Two of the founding fathers of modern yoga styles are considered to be:

A

Patanjali & Krishna

B

BKS Iyengar & Pattabhi Jois

C

Bikram Choudary & Krishnamacharya

Question 31 of 51

Meditation is:

A

Sitting quietly and not making a sound

B

Not thinking about anything

C

A holistic direction of our minds

Question 32 of 51

The founder of Ashtanga Yoga was:

A

Krishnamacharya

B

BKS Iyengar

C

Pattabhi Jois

Question 33 of 51

Modern vinyasa is considered to be derived from:

A

Iyengar

B

Ashtanga

C

Satchiananda

Question 34 of 51

Which is NOT a Pranayama technique?

A

Sama Vritti

B

Deep Breathing

C

Ujjayi

Question 35 of 51

Which is the most efficient cue? 

A

Extend your fingertips long and far to the outer edges of the room

B

Reach through the fingertips

C

Finger, out

Question 36 of 51

Yin Yoga is: 

A

A soft and slow style of Vinyasa

B

A passive practice encouraging mindfulness and the release of connective tissue

C

A strong powerful practice where you get better results the deeper you go

Question 37 of 51

When should we not physically adjust someone? 

A

When they are married

B

When they have withdrawn (or not given) consent

C

When the lights are low

Question 38 of 51

Which of the below answer/s are NOT part of Yamas & Niyamas:

(Select all that apply)
A

Ahimsa

B

Svadyaya

C

Vairagya

D

Sukham

E

Saucha

F

Satya

Section Three

Short Answer Questions

Question 40 of 51

What does yoga mean to you?

Question 41 of 51

List three of the seven branches of yoga.

Question 42 of 51

List the eight limbs of Raja Yoga

Question 43 of 51

Describe Brahmari (humming bee) Breath:

Question 44 of 51

List three common conditions that yoga students present to class with: 

Question 45 of 51

List the poses Surya Namaskar A (Sun Salutation A) in order:

Question 46 of 51

List three of the standing cues for Tadasana:

Question 47 of 51

Is it necessary to change your communication techniques depending on the number of students in your class? ... Explain your answer:

Question 48 of 51

Demonstrate your understanding of Sanskrit by naming four poses in Sanskrit alongside their English name:

Question 49 of 51

Where is bone compression commonly seen of felt in the body during yoga?

Question 50 of 51

Describe three responses in the body (or body changes) of a stimulated/elevated Sympathetic Nervous System:

Question 51 of 51

Write the Sanskrit and English name of one Chakra and give its location in the body:

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