Chapter 2: Biomechanics

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a part of the study of biomechanics?

a) Physics
b) Biology
c) Mathematics
d) Chemistry

Answer 1

d) Chemistry

Question 2

Kenematics is the study of human motion. True or false?

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

What are three of the biomechanical processes that occur during a warm-up exercise?

Answer 3

Cardiorespiratory changes. Increased blood flow to active muscles. Increased body temperature.

Question 4

What are the three groups of proprioceptors?

Answer 4

1) Ligament, joint and skin. 2) Neck and inner ear. 3) Muscle.

Question 5

As you walk from one end of the room to another, what forces are influencing your movement?

a) Gravity
b) Friction
c) Tension
d) All of the above

Answer 5

d) All of the above

Question 6

What is the opposite of the motion pronation (to turn the palms face down)?

Answer 6

Supination.

Question 7

What are the three planes of motion that intersect (meet at one point) in the body?

Answer 7

Frontal, tranverse, and sagittal plane.

Question 8

Concentric, eccentric and isometric/static are the names of three major types of what?

Answer 8

Muscle action.

Question 9

How is muscle strength typically measured?

Answer 9

MMT. The manual muscle test.

Question 10

What system of the body plays a role in proprioception (perception of an object’s position)?

a) Nervous system
b) Cardiorespiratory system
c) Immune system
d) Digestive system

Answer 10

a) Nervous system