Chapters 1 and 2

Question 1

Biomechanics definition

Answer 1

mechanical aspects of living organisms

Question 2

Statics

Answer 2

study of systems in constant motion (including zero motion)

Question 3

Dynamics

Answer 3

study of systems subject to acceleration

Question 4

Kinematics

Answer 4

study of the appearance or description of motion
position, velocity, angle

Question 5

Kinetics

Answer 5

forces
torque, weight, friction

Question 6

Linear motion

Answer 6

along a line, also called translation

Question 7

Rectilinear motion

Answer 7

along a straight line

Question 8

Curvilinear motion

Answer 8

along a curved line

Question 9

angular motion

Answer 9

rotation around an axis

Question 10

general motion

Answer 10

combo of linear and angular motion

Question 11

Sagittal motions

Answer 11

flexion/extension
dorsi/plantarflexion
hyperextension

Question 12

Frontal Plane motions

Answer 12

abduction/adduction
radial/ulnar deviation
lateral flexion

Question 13

Transverse plane motions

Answer 13

rotation
ER/IR
supination/pronation
horizontal ab/add

Question 14

Movements based on anatomical position

Answer 14

cirumduction
diagonal ab/add
opposition