final Flashcards
Using a force platform to measure the forces imposed on the feet during walking is an example of what type of analysis
Quantitative
During knee extension, the shank undergoes what type of motion
Angular
Which type of analysis is a non-numeric evaluation of motion based on direct observation?
Qualitative
which phrase best defines biomechanics?
the study of structure and function of biologic systems by means of the methods of mechanics
The examination of the projectile characteristics of a high jumper is an example of which type of analysis
Kinematic
A_____ analysis would be used to determine the amount of force necessary to lift a 200-lb barbell in a squat
Kinetic
which is not part of the axial skeleton
upper extremities
The Right and Left deltoid muscles are to_____to one another
contralateral
when the shoulders return to a neutral position from being shrugged, the scapulae undergo
depression
Holding hand in a fixed position and drawing an imaginary ) in the air with the thumb is best described as
circumduction
a somersault occurs in which plane?
Sagittal
During the end of a 100 m race, a runner runs from the 20 to 30 m mark in 60 frames of a video record.
The runner is slowing down while moving in the positive direction
During knee extension exercise, if angular velocity was 5 degrees/second, how long would it take to complete 40 degrees of angular displacement
8s
During a softball pitch, the pitchers arm goes through 120 degrees of angular displacement of .25s. what is the average angular velocity?
480 degrees/second
If the Slope of angular velocity versus time plot is zero, then which of the following statements must always be true?
Angular acceleration is zero
