National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Group Fitness Instructor Practice Exam

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Which muscular pair best describes a correct medial/lateral relationship?

The left biceps brachii is medial to the left external oblique.
The right biceps brachii is lateral to the right external oblique.
The left gluteus medius is lateral to the left adductor.
The right quadriceps is medial to the right hamstring.

The correct answer is: The right biceps brachii is lateral to the right external oblique.

The correct answer highlights the anatomical positioning in relation to the midline of the body. The terms medial and lateral are used to describe the position of structures relative to the midline; medial means closer to the midline, while lateral means farther from it. In this scenario, the right biceps brachii is indeed positioned lateral to the right external oblique. The biceps brachii is located on the front of the upper arm, whereas the external oblique is situated on the side of the abdomen. Consequently, the biceps brachii is farther from the midline when compared to the external oblique, making it an accurate representation of a lateral positioning in relation to the midline of the body. Understanding this relationship is crucial for anatomical orientation and is particularly important in fields such as fitness instruction, where knowledge of how muscles and body parts relate to one another is essential for effective training and injury prevention.