Exam 1 Material

Question 1

Define Bio

Answer 1

Life or living systems

Question 2

Define Mechanics

Answer 2

Forces, motion, dynamics

Question 3

What is Biomechanics?

Answer 3

Study of structure and function of biological systems by means of the methods of mechanics

Question 4

What fields use Biomechanics?

Answer 4

Medicine, physics, mathematics, Kinesiology, engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science

Question 5

List 2 types of biomechanics

Answer 5

Comparative: all types of biological systems and locomotion (i.e. cockroach hard to tip over)

Human Biomechanics: Human movement, systems, and behavior, then human machine

Question 6

Why do we study biomechanics?

Answer 6

Improve performance
Reduce Risks of Injury
Modify Techniques & Equipment

Question 7

List the areas of classical mechanics

Answer 7

Statics: Loads and response to loads
Dynamics: Kinetics and Kinematics

Question 8

Define Mechanics

Answer 8

Study of forces and their effects

Question 9

Define Kinematics

Answer 9

Study of motion WITHOUT considering for what causes the motion

Question 10

Define Kinetics

Answer 10

Study of forces that cause motion

Question 11

List anatomical planes

Answer 11

Sagittal
Frontal
Transverse

Question 12

Linear motion

Answer 12

All points of the body have the same trajectory.
Rectilinear: Straight path
Curvilinear: Curved path

Question 13

Angular Motion

Answer 13

Rotation about an axis
Orientation changes
Axis can be internal or external

Question 14

Define Scalar

Answer 14

A quantity that only has a magnitude. Is a #

Question 15

Define Vector

Answer 15

A quantity that has both a magnitude and direction