Quiz #4

Question 1

True or False

In a concentric contraction, the muscle lengthens to produce movements?

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Kinesiology is the science or study of ____________________.

Answer 2

Human movement, and the active and passive structures involved

Question 3

An isometric contraction is when _________.

Answer 3

A muscle does not lengthen or shorten as it contracts

Question 4

True or False

True synergy occurs when a muscle contracts to stop the secondary action of another muscle.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an antagonist muscle?
A. Biceps during the biceps curl
B. Internal and external obliques during a crunch
C. Triceps during a biceps curl
D. Pronator teres during pronation

Answer 5

C

Question 6

True or False

Adduction is the movement of a body part away from the midline of the body.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of flexion?
A. Concentric action of a bicep curl
B. Eccentric action of a bicep curl
C. Lateral movement of a jumping jack
D. Medial movement of a jumping jack

Answer 7

A

Question 8

Flexion mainly occurs in which plane?

Answer 8

Sagittal