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What are three structural (bony/skeletal) reasons that a dancer might have decreased turn-out?

What is meant by a dancer “forcing their turnout” and what are the implications?

Bending the spine forward in the sagittal plane is termed spinal _____________ (one word), whereas bending the spine to the right side in an approximate frontal plane is termed spinal ___________   _____________   __________ (3 words).

This is an optional bonus question, counting for 20 bonus points. Analyze the same motion as above but do the down phase of the movement from passé/retiré with outward rotation back down to first position. Name at least 2 specific muscles for each action.  Include the following 5 elements in your answer: Joint      Action/Movement     Type of Contraction     Muscle group and Specific muscles

(MC) Which statement describes the U.S. relationship with Iraq during the 1990s? (2 points)

(MC) How did the American public react to the formation of the United Nations? (2 points)

What is meant by the pelvic-femoral rhythm? Provide one example.

What muscle groups of the hip should you strengthen and stretch to support the arabesque movement (focus on the gesture leg)? Be sure in your answer to clearly identify which muscle groups to strengthen and which to stretch. Name all relevant muscle groups of the hip.

The_________________ is a thickened band of connective tissue that helps hold tendons close to the joint. This specialized structure may be found in the ankle and the wrist/hand areas of the body to help hold tendons in place.

How many days before the due date is each quiz and exam available?