Introduction into Biomechanics

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

the study of body parts (humans, animals)

Question 2

Biomechanics

Answer 2

the study of mechanical (mechanics) laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms (bio)

Question 3

Dynamics

Answer 3

the branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of bodies under the action of forces

Question 4

Ergonomics

Answer 4

the study of how people interact with their environment

Question 5

Inertia

Answer 5

the tendency to remain in a static state

Question 6

Kinematics

Answer 6

motion of objects (no forces)

Question 7

Kinesiology

Answer 7

the study of how the human body works/moves

Question 8

Kinetics

Answer 8

movement due to forces over time

Question 9

Mechanics

Answer 9

motion and forces producing motion

Question 10

Physiology

Answer 10

the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions

Question 11

Quantitative Reasoning

Answer 11

Using all aspects (math, critical thinking, real world experiences) to solve a problem

Question 12

Rigid-Body Mechanics

Answer 12

mechanics concerning “solid” that will not change shape or become deformed

Question 13

Statics

Answer 13

to remain unchanged `

Question 14

Explain the difference between Kinesiology and Biomechanics.

Answer 14

Kinesiology: the study of humans with regards to movement and health
Biomechanics: a part of Kinesiology that focuses on the mechanical movement of humans

Question 15

Give an example of how a coach might utilize biomechanics.

Answer 15

Coaches use biomechanics to make sure athletes are being safe while they are moving and are working most efficiently

Question 16

What technology has contributed to the growth of biomechanics? Explain how.

Answer 16

As people have discovered more about the body, the field of biomechanics has become more in-depth because they can look into the smaller and larger aspects of movements.

Question 17

Provide an example of an object in a dynamic state of motion.

Answer 17

A car accelerating

Question 18

What do kinematic studies look at?

Answer 18

Kinematics look at movement of objects

Question 19

What do kinetics studies look at?

Answer 19

Kinetics look at the movement of objects with regard to influence forces that produce that movement.

Question 20

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Answer 20

Mass is how many kilograms (how much “stuff”that person is made up of) vs Weight being how much force is being pulled down on that person’s mass due to gravity