Biomechanics: Analysis of movement in physical activities

Question 1

Which movements can be used at the elbow?

Answer 1

Flexion and extension

Question 2

Which movements can be used at the knee?

Answer 2

Flexion and extension

Question 3

Which movements can be used at the ankle

Answer 3

Plantar flexion and dorsi flexion

Question 4

What is the agonist at the knee in the eccentric phase of a squat?

Answer 4

Quadriceps

Question 5

What is the agonist at the knee in the concentric phase of a squat?

Answer 5

Quadriceps

Question 6

What is the agonist at the elbow in the eccentric phase of a bicep curl?

Answer 6

Biceps

Question 7

Identify the plane and axis a shot putter moves through when completing their throw

Answer 7

Sagittal plane/transverse axis

Question 8

Identify the plane and axis of motion at the shoulder in the upwards phase of a press up

Answer 8

Saggittal plane/Transverse axis

Question 9

Identify the plane and axis of movement at the shoulder as a performer plays a forehand shot in tennis

Answer 9

Transverse plane/longitudinal axis

Question 10

During sprinting, flexion occurs at the hip.

Identify which plane and about which axis hip flexion occurs.

Answer 10

Sagittal plane/transverse axis