Review 1 (Intro to Biomechanics) Flashcards
Which term is given to considerations such as the size, shape, and weight of body segments?
Question options:
1) Anthropometric
2) Cybernetic
3) Kinematic
4) Kinetic
Anthropometric
Which of the following is an example of a kinetic consideration?
Question options:
1) Muscle force producing a vertical jump
2) Impact force landing from a jump
3) Both A and B
4) None of the above
Both A and B
(Muscle force producing a vertical jump) & (Impact force landing from a jump)
Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of biomechanics?
Question options:
1) The study of human movement
2) The study of the mechanical aspects of biological organisms
3) The study of biological organisms
4) The study of movement mechanics
The study of the mechanical aspects of biological organisms
Which of the following terms is applied to the study of systems in a constant state of motion?
Question options:
1) Plyometrics
2) Statics
3) Anthropometrics
4) Dynamics
Statics
Which of the following is true about osteoporosis?
Question options:
1) It is a disease with acute onset.
2) It inevitably accompanies aging.
3) It is a lifestyle disease that develops and progresses over a number of years.
4) All of the above
It is a lifestyle disease that develops and progresses over a number of years.
Which of the following topics might be studied by biomechanists?
Question options:
1) Optimal form during the pole vault
2) Forces on the spine during lifting
3) The mechanics of the jump shot
4) All of the above
All of the above
(Optimal form during the pole vault) , (Forces on the spine during lifting) , (The mechanics of the jump shot)
An occupational biomechanist is most likely to be involved in which of the following research topics?
Question options:
1) Impaired mobility due to aging
2) Gait abnormalities of amputees
3) Effects of microgravity on the musculoskeletal system
4) Carpal tunnel syndrome resulting from keyboard overuse
Carpal tunnel syndrome resulting from keyboard overuse
Which of the following statements is true regarding qualitative analysis?
Question options:
1) It is always of a general nature.
2) It does not involve the use of numbers.
3) Both A and B
4) None of the above
It does not involve the use of numbers.
Which of the following could be performed by a biomechanist?
Question options:
1) Quantitative analysis of human movement
2) Qualitative analysis of human movement
3) Both A and B
4) None of the above
Both A and B
(Quantitative analysis of human movement) & (Qualitative analysis of human movement)
Exercise walking can have which of the following effects?
Question options:
1) Improved balance in older adults
2) Decreased likelihood of falls in older adults
3) Decreased risk of osteoporosis for women
4) All of the choices can be effects of exercise walking.
All of the choices can be effects of exercise walking
(Improved balance in older adults) , (Decreased likelihood of falls in older adults) , (Decreased risk of osteoporosis for women)
Which of the following is true about carpal tunnel syndrome?
Question options:
1) It is a neurological impairment
2) It is associated with repetitive keyboard use
3) Carpal tunnel is both neurological impairment and is associated with repetitive keyboard use.
4) None of the above
Carpal tunnel is both neurological impairment and is associated with repetitive keyboard use
Which of the following is included in sports medicine?
Question options:
1) Clinical aspects of exercise and sport
2) Scientific aspects of exercise and sport
3) Both A and B
4) None of the above
Both A and B
(Clinical aspects of exercise and sport) , (Scientific aspects of exercise and sport)
Astronauts who travel out of the earth’s gravitational field have experienced which of the following?
Question options:
1) Increased bone density
2) Reduced strength
3) Both A and B
4) None of the above
Reduced strength
Which of the following affects the flight of a discus?
Question options:
1) Speed at release
2) Projection angle
3) Orientation angle relative to the wind
4) All of the choices affect the flight of a discus.
All of the choices affect the flight of a discus
(Speed at release) , (Projection angle) , (Orientation angle relative to the wind)
Which of the following is an example of a static situation?
Question options:
1) A cyclist riding at a constant velocity
2) A person balancing motionless on one foot
3) Both A and B
4) None of the above
Both A and B
(A cyclist riding at a constant velocity) , (A person balancing motionless on one foot)
Which type of analysis involves identifying, analyzing and answering a question of interest?
Question options:
1) Quantitative
2) Qualitative
3) Both quantitative and qualitative
4) None of the above
Both quantitative and qualitative
Biomechanics has roots in which of the following disciplines?
Question options:
1) Biology
2) Physics
3) Both A and B
4) None of the above
Both A and B
(Biology) , (Physics)
Biomechanical research has contributed to which of the following?
Question options:
1) Enhanced sport performance
2) Equipment design
3) Injury prevention
4) All of the above
All of the above
(Enhanced sport performance) , (Equipment design) , (Injury prevention)
Which of the following is an example of equipment designed to enhance performance?
Question options:
1) Aerodynamic helmet
2) Klapskate
3) Both A and B
4) None of the above
Both A and B
(Aerodynamic helmet) , (Both A and B)
Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Question options:
1) Estrogen deficiency
2) Excessive consumption of caffeine
3) Physical inactivity
4) All of the above
All of the above
(Estrogen deficiency) , (Excessive consumption of caffeine) , (Physical inactivity)
Which of the following is true regarding mechanics?
Question options:
1) Analyzes the actions of forces on particles
2) Branch of physics
3) It is both a branch of physics and both analyzes the actions of forces on particles
4) None of the choices is true
It is both a branch of physics and both analyzes the actions of forces on particles
What is the base unit for mass in the metric system?
Question options:
1) Kilogram
2) Meter
3) Newton
4) Slug
Kilogram
Which of the following defines inference?
Question options:
1) The process of elimination
2) The process of forming deductions from available information
3) The process of observation in a qualitative analysis
4) None of the above
The process of forming deductions from available information
Terms such as “good,” “long,” “flexed,” and “heavy” are used in what type of biomechanical analysis?
Question options:
1) Qualitative
2) Quantitative
3) Kinetic
4) Anthropometric
Qualitative
Why is swimming not the best exercise for prevention of osteoporosis?
Question options:
1) Not weight bearing
2) Water resistance is hard on the bones
3) Both A and B
4) None of the above
Not weight bearing
Which of the following are anthropometric factors?
Question options:
1) The length of a forearm
2) The shape of a body
3) The weight of the trunk
4) All of the above
All of the above
(The length of a forearm) , (The shape of a body) , (The weight of the trunk)
Which of the following would not be measured in a kinematic analysis of a tennis serve?
Question options:
1) Angular velocity
2) Muscular force
3) Angular acceleration
4) Linear velocity
Muscular force
What does the word qualitative mean?
Question options:
1) General
2) Numerical
3) Pertaining to quality
4) All of the above
Pertaining to quality
Which of the following is true?
Question options:
1) No particular biomechanical factors have been associated with running economy.
2) Three-year olds walking fast can use 70% more energy than adults.
3) The statements that no particular biomechanical factors have been associated with running economy and that 3-year olds walking fast can use 70% more energy than adults are both true.
4) None of the above
The statements that no particular biomechanical factors have been associated with running economy and that 3-year olds walking fast can use 70% more energy than adults are both true.
Which of the following is associated with kinematics?
Question options:
1) Displacement
2) Force
3) Mass
4) All of the above
Displacement
Which of the following questions about the long jump should be answered quantitatively?
Question options:
1) What is the horizontal velocity at take-off?
2) What is the angle at take-off?
3) Both A and B
4) None of the above
Both A and B
(What is the horizontal velocity at take-off?) & (What is the angle at take-off?)
Possible detrimental effects of knee braces include(s) which of the following?
Question options:
1) Changes muscle activity during gait
2) Increases onset of fatigue
3) Reduces sprinting speed
4) All of the above
All of the above
(Changes muscle activity during gait) , (Increases onset of fatigue) , (Reduces sprinting speed)
