Week 3 Quizzes (units 4-7)

Question 1

In a concentric contraction, the muscle lengthens to produce movements.

Answer 1

FALSE

Question 2

Kinesiology is

Answer 2

The science or study of human movement, and the active and passive structures involved

Question 3

An isometric contraction is when:

Answer 3

A muscle does not lengthen or shorten as it contracts

Question 4

True synergy occurs when a muscle contracts to stop the secondary action of another muscle.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

An example of an antagonist muscle is:

Answer 5

Triceps during a biceps curl

Question 6

Adduction is movement of a body part away from the midline of the body.

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

An example of flexion is the:

Answer 7

Concentric action of a bicep curl

Question 8

Flexion mainly occurs in which plane?

Answer 8

Sagittal plane

Question 9

Newton’s second law of motion deals with force and its relationship to mass and acceleration

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

Biomechanics is the study of:

Answer 10

Movement

Question 11

Muscular force is broken down into the components of:

Answer 11

Magnitude
Direction
Point of application
Line of action

Question 12

Inertia can be categorized as:

Answer 12

Resting inertia

Moving inertia

Question 13

A first-class lever is similar to a seesaw.

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

The ability to perceive your position and movement of the body or limbs in space is known as

Answer 14

Kinesthesis

Question 15

A second-class lever is similar to a wheelbarrow.

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

The faster the work is done during a movement, the lesser the amount of power.

Answer 16

FALSE

Question 17

Posture is solely viewed in static positions, such as sitting, standing, or lying down.

Answer 17

FALSE

Question 18

“Flatback” can be identified by a:

Answer 18

Posterior pelvic tilt

Question 19

Excessive lateral curvature of the spinal column is known as:

Answer 19

scoliosis

Question 20

Kyphosis is an exaggerated anterior-posterior curvature of the spinal column

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

When the superior iliac crest of the pelvis moves forward and downward from the normal anatomical position, it is known as:

Answer 21

Lordosis

Question 22

Intradiscal pressure is up to 11 times greater when seated versus lying down.

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

Exaggerated anterior-posterior curvature of the spinal column is known as:

Answer 23

Kyphosis

Question 24

Even though sitting can be unavoidable for many people, it is best to limit time spent sitting as much as possible, and design your workplace according to correct ergonomics.

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

The major movements that are possible at the knee joint are adduction and abduction.

Answer 25

FALSE

Question 26

The knee is stabilized on the anterior side by which muscle?

Answer 26

Quadriceps

Question 27

The semimembranosus and semitendinosus attach on what side of the knee?

Answer 27

Medial

Question 28

The ankle joint is made up of which bone(s)?

Answer 28

Tibia and talus

Question 29

The hamstring muscles are a two-joint muscle that acts at the knee and hip.

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

What muscle is located directly beneath the gastrocnemius and has similar functions to the gastrocnemius?

Answer 30

soleus

Question 31

The wrist joint consists of the ends of the radius and ulna bones of the forearm with the carpal bones of the hand

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

The shoulder girdle is made up of the clavicle and what other bone?

Answer 32

Scapula