Integrated Women's Health Module 1 Quiz by Taryn Gaudin | Feb 1, 2021 Welcome to your Integrated Women's Health Module 1 Quiz 1. The name Levator Ani derives from the latin terms meaning: Lift Anus Level Anus Lift Angle Lower Anus 2. In women, the Pelvic Organs consist of: The bladder, the bowel, & the uterus The uterus, the fallopian tubes & the ovaries The bladder & bowel only The uterus and bladder only 3. What is the ‘driver’ of the deep core? The pelvic floor The Transversus Abdominis Voluntary Contraction The Breath / Diaphragm 4. Regarding the deep core, which of the following statements is NOT true It can be considered the foundation for movement The muscles of the deep core create a ‘preparatory contraction’ in anticipation for a movement or a task A strong, well functioning deep core can be identified by observing the presence of well defined rectus muscles Episodes of low back pain, pregnancy & birth can all impact how the deep core functions 5. In Women, which of the following is NOT one of the main roles of the Pelvic Floor: To provide lift and support to the pelvic organs Part of sexual function – orgasm To help maintain continence (stop leakage from the bladder & bowel) To secrete the female hormones Progesterone & Oestrogen 6. Even though the muscles of the deep core work as a system, we have voluntary control of the Pelvic Floor Muscles? True False 7. Which of the following is NOT part of the Pelvic Floor Nerves Fascia Sphincters Muscles Uterus 8. The deep core consists of 4 muscles including: Diaphragm, Rectus Abdominis, Pelvic Floor & Multifidus Diaphragm, Transverse Abdominis, Pelvic Floor & Multifidus Diaphragm, Transverse Abdominis, Psoas & Multifidus Diaphragm, External Obliques, Pelvic Floor & Multifidus 9. Which is NOT one of the ways in which the deep core + pelvic floor change across the lifespan? Softening of ligaments/tissues/muscles during pregnancy + birth Change in posture – particularly rib cage position + pelvic tilt + position of ribcage in relation to pelvis during pregnancy + postpartum DRAM/Diastasis/Abdominal separation Changed motor patterns after episodes of pain PFM tightening after an episode of pain or trauma The mutifidus muscles become shorter in length as we age Time is Up! Time's up
