Biomechanics of Movement: Master the Science of Human Motion

Question 1

In the context of human biomechanics, which of the following is NOT a recognized type of lever?

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Fourth-class lever

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First-class lever

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Second-class lever

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Third-class lever

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of lever found in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Fourth-class lever

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First-class lever

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Second-class lever

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Third-class lever

Question 3

How might the use of biomechanics in sports raise ethical concerns?

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It could give athletes who have access to this information an unfair advantage.

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It could increase the risk of injuries.

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It is only used to improve athletic performance.

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It is always ethically sound to use biomechanics in sports.

Question 4

What type of joint allows for rotational movement around a single axis?

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Pivot joint

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Hinge joint

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Ball-and-socket joint

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Saddle joint

Question 5

What is the principle that describes the inverse relationship between force and distance from the fulcrum when applied to a lever?

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The moment equation

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Newton's second law of motion

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The law of conservation of energy

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Bernoulli's principle

Question 6

What is the primary function of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system?

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To connect bones to bones

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To connect muscles to bones

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To transmit force from muscles to bones

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To store energy for movement

Question 7

Which lever class is not observed in the human musculoskeletal system?

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Fourth class lever

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First class lever

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Second class lever

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Third class lever

Question 8

What is the force that causes muscle contraction?

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Active force

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Passive force

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Tension force

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Gravitational force

Question 9

Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?

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Frontal plane

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Sagittal plane

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Transverse plane

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Oblique plane

Question 10

Which type of joint allows for the most extensive range of motion?

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Synovial joint

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Cartilaginous joint

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Fibrous joint

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Sesamoid joint

Question 11

Which muscles play the primary role in producing a movement?

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Agonists

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Antagonists

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Synergists

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Fixators

Question 12

A force that opposes motion and leads to a change in velocity is known as:

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Friction

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Tension

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Compression

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Inertia

Question 13

Which type of joint permits the greatest mobility, including rotation and translation?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

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Hinge joint

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Pivot joint

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Saddle joint

Question 14

The field of study that focuses on the mechanical aspects of human movement is:

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Biomechanics

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Kinesiology

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Anatomy

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Physiology

Question 15

The human body uses three classes of levers. Which of these IS NOT a class of lever found in the body?

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Fourth-class lever

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First-class lever

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Second-class lever

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Third-class lever

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of force that acts on the human body?

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Electrostatic force

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Muscle force

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Gravity

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Friction

Question 17

What is the primary function of a moment in biomechanics?

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To cause rotation of a body part around an axis

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To counteract the force of gravity

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To store energy

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To cause translation of a body part in a straight line

Question 18

What is the role of the musculoskeletal system in biomechanics?

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To generate and transmit forces for movement

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To protect the internal organs

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To regulate body temperature

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To store nutrients

Question 19

What is the key difference between linear and angular motion?

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Linear motion occurs in a straight line, while angular motion occurs around an axis.

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Angular motion is vertical, while linear motion is horizontal.

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Linear motion is faster than angular motion.

Question 20

Which of the following is a limitation of biomechanics?

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It may not fully account for individual variations in movement

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It is not relevant to all sports and activities

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It is too complex to be practical

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It is only useful for elite athletes

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a force acting on the body during movement?

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Buoyancy

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Gravity

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Friction

Question 22

Which muscle group is the primary extensor of the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Quadriceps

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Calves

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Hamstrings

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Gluteals

Question 23

What is the term for the junction between two or more bones?

Accepted Answer

Joint

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Ligament

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Tendon

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Cartilage

Question 24

Which factors influence the velocity of a moving object?

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Mass, force, and time

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Skin color, hair color, and eye color

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Temperature, humidity, and altitude

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Age, gender, and occupation

Question 25

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object moving through a fluid?

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Drag

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Viscosity

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Buoyancy

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Friction

Question 26

Which unit is used to measure the amount of work done?

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Kilogram

Question 27

What is the term for the rotational force exerted by a muscle about a joint?

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Torque

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Momentum

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Power

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Impulse