Lecture 2 - Anatomy, Biomechanics, Work Physiology, and Anthropometry

Question 1

Define anatomy

Answer 1

branch of morphology that deals with structure of organisms

Question 2

Define Physiology

Answer 2

branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter

Question 3

Define Biomechanics

Answer 3

the mechanics of biological and especially muscular activity”

Question 4

Complications in the spine oftentimes occur in this curve:

Answer 4

Lumbar curve (L4/L5)

Question 5

Types of Joints

Answer 5

• Ball-and-socket (hips, shoulders)
• Hinge (knee)
• Pivot (elbow)
• Fixed (skull)

Question 6

Lever systems

Answer 6

1st class - middle fulcrum
(i.e. head, scissors)
2nd class - fulcrum to the right (foot/ankle, fridge door)
3rd class - fulcrum to the left (i.e. forceps, elbow(?), arm holding a heavy object)