Biomechanics

Question 1

provides
form, stability, and movement to the
human body

Answer 1

Musculoskeletal System

Question 2

It consists of the body
‘
s
bones (which make up the skeleton),
muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints,
cartilage, and other connective
tissue.

Answer 2

Musculoskeletal System

Question 3

Study of how the skeletal and muscular systems work under
different conditions.

Answer 3

Biomechanics

Question 4

In biomechanics more generally, scientists
often try to apply physics and other mathematically based forms
of analysis to discover the ______ and ____________ of biological
systems.

Answer 4

Limits and Capabilities

Question 5

“Father of Biomechanics
”
Wrote the book “De Motu Animalium
”
Concept of muscle contractile movement

Answer 5

Giovanni Alfonso Borelli

Question 6

_________ is a branch of science that deals with forces and the effects produced
by these forces. The application of this science to the biological system is referred
to as biomechanics.

Answer 6

Mechanics

Question 7

_____ ____________ focuses on how forces act on the musculoskeletal system
and how the body tissue responds to these forces.

Answer 7

Human Biomechanics

Question 8

Biomechanics can be viewed in the
context of either ________ or ________ biomechanics.

Answer 8

External or Internal

Question 9

describes
external forces on body segments
and their effect on body
movement,

Answer 9

External Biomechanics

Question 10

describes
external forces on body segments
and their effect on body
movement,

Answer 10

External Biomechanics

Question 11

forces
generated by the body tissues
and their effect on movement.

Answer 11

Internal Biomechanics

Question 12

study of forces acting on
and generated in the body due to workstation design,
workplace equipment, and job tasks.

This field of study draws
on biological science and engineering mechanics to evaluate
how the body functions in various occupational settings.

Answer 12

Occupational Biomechanics

Question 13

The purpose of occupational biomechanics is to as ______,
_________, and _______ ergonomic methods that will help
workers carry out their jobs without putting themselves at risk of
developing an MSD.

Answer 13

Assess, Implement and Evaluate

Question 14

Proper way of lifting

Answer 14

Kinetic Lifting / Squat Lifting

Question 15

One ofthe most
importantrisk factors
involving a liftis the
__________ _____ or the
distance from the hand
(holding the object)to
the center ofthe body

Answer 15

Horizontal Reach

Question 16

_____ is
to
lift
something
and take it to another place or transport
something
by
lifting
.

Answer 16

Carry

Question 17

Wrong way of carrying objects at work can result in
___________ _______ including sprains and strains
and other injuries.

Answer 17

musculoskeletal injuries (MSls)

Question 18

Manual activities such as ______ and _______ requires workers to contort their bodies in ways that can be uncomfortable and prone to risk injuries.

Answer 18

Pushing and Pulling

Question 19

_________ can be a main result of improper pushing and pulling, an injury that is far too coming

Answer 19

Overexertion

Question 20

___ means life
_________ motion, movements and forces

Answer 20

Bio
Mechanics (Machine)

Question 21

Uses (ata) ng Biomechanics
Tatlo

Answer 21

Improve movement techniques
Improve equipment
Prevent Injuries

Question 22

deals with body motion and the forces that cause
it to move/are the internal and external forces that act on
the body.

Answer 22

Kinetics

Question 23

describes the motion of a body without regard
to the forces that produce the motion.

Answer 23

Kinematics

Question 24

provides the why behind physical
stressors in the workplace, while ergonomics applies this
understanding to create the how of designing safer and more
comfortable environments.

Answer 24

Biomechanics

Question 25

conditions affecting the muscles,
bones, tendons, ligaments, and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. These can be
caused or exacerbated by poor ergonomic
design and work-related factors.

Answer 25

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

Question 26

mechanical failure of a body part due to repeated
microtrauma overtime

symptoms are most often ignored until they become
chronic, painful, and often permanently damaging

damage may occur to muscle, tendon, tendon sheath,
ligament, spinal disc, nerve, joint, capsule, and bone

Answer 26

Causes of MSDs

Question 27

2 categories of risk factors causing MSDs

Answer 27

work-related (ergonomic) risk factors

individual-related risk factors.

Question 28

3 primary ergonomic risk factors

Answer 28

• High task repetition.
• Forceful exertions.
• Sustained awkward postures

Question 29

Common Diagnoses of MSDs

Answer 29

Tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Bursitis
Muscle Train
Ligament Sprain
Osteoarthritis

Question 30

MSDs are commonly associated with job requiring assembly,
handtool use, or extensive interface with equipment and
machinery

Answer 30

True

Question 31

The cause of this problems (MSDs)may be related

Answer 31

Workplace Design
Work Organization
Materials and Tools
Lifting and Material Handling

Question 32

Sources of MSDs

Answer 32

• routine lifting of heavy objects
• daily exposure to whole body vibration
• routine overhead work
• performing repetitive forceful tasks

Question 33

Interventions for MSDs

Answer 33

1. Use of Engineering Controls
2. Use of Administrative Controls
3. Use of PPE

Question 34

·Hands and arms are designed for fine _________ activities, while legs are for
________.

Answer 34

Motor
Mobility

Question 35

achieved when the muscles are at their
resting length and the joint is naturally aligned

Answer 35

Neutral Poisture

Question 36

A posture is considered _______________ when it moves away from the
neutral posture toward the extremes in range of motion.

Answer 36

awkward