Chapter 2: Biomechanics Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a part of the study of biomechanics?
a) Physics
b) Biology
c) Mathematics
d) Chemistry
d) Chemistry
Kenematics is the study of human motion. True or false?
True.
What are three of the biomechanical processes that occur during a warm-up exercise?
Cardiorespiratory changes. Increased blood flow to active muscles. Increased body temperature.
What are the three groups of proprioceptors?
1) Ligament, joint and skin. 2) Neck and inner ear. 3) Muscle.
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
d) All of the above
What is the opposite of the motion pronation (to turn the palms face down)?
Supination.
What are the three planes of motion that intersect (meet at one point) in the body?
Frontal, tranverse, and sagittal plane.
Concentric, eccentric and isometric/static are the names of three major types of what?
Muscle action.
How is muscle strength typically measured?
MMT. The manual muscle test.
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
a) Nervous system