Chapter 4 Study Questions Flashcards
Which of the following is the definition of power?
Force x velocity
Which of the following describes the knee joint?
Synovial
To compare performances of Olympic weight-lifters of different body weights, the classic formula divides the load lifted by the athlete’s?
Body weight to the two-thirds power
During a free weight exercise, muscle force varies with which of the following?
Perpendicular distance from the weight to the body joint
Movement acceleration
A vertical jump involves knee, hip, and shoulder movement primarily in which of the following anatomical planes?
Sagittal
An athlete is performing a concentric isokinetic elbow flexion and extension exercise. Which of the following types of levers occur at the elbow during this exercise?
First-class Third-class