Question 1

Which basic directional term means toward the surface (skin)of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superficial 
B)  Anterior 
C)  Proximal 
D)  Superior 
A)  Superficial 
B)  Anterior 
C)  Proximal 
D)  Superior A

Question 2

What is the definition of Newton's first law of motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  To every action there is always an opposite and equal reaction. 
B)  The change in motion is proportional to the force impressed and is made in the direction of the straight line in which that force is impressed. 
C)  A body remains in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impressed on it. 
D)  Forces responsible for equilibrium are concerned with a normal joint movement pattern. 
A)  To every action there is always an opposite and equal reaction. 
B)  The change in motion is proportional to the force impressed and is made in the direction of the straight line in which that force is impressed. 
C)  A body remains in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impressed on it. 
D)  Forces responsible for equilibrium are concerned with a normal joint movement pattern. C

Question 3

In the correct anatomic position,which way do the palms of the hand face?

Accepted Answer

A)  Front,toward the front of the body 
B)  Back,toward the back of the body 
C)  In,toward the thigh 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Front,toward the front of the body 
B)  Back,toward the back of the body 
C)  In,toward the thigh 
D)  None of the above A

Question 4

Which cardinal plane divides the body into front and back parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transverse 
B)  Horizontal 
C)  Sagittal 
D)  Coronal 
A)  Transverse 
B)  Horizontal 
C)  Sagittal 
D)  Coronal

Question 5

Which basic directional term means toward the feet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior 
B)  Posterior 
C)  Superior 
D)  Inferior 
A)  Anterior 
B)  Posterior 
C)  Superior 
D)  Inferior

Question 6

Select the best definition of kinetic energy (KE).

Accepted Answer

A)  Energy generated by virtue of the position or shape of an object 
B)  The product of force and the perpendicular distance from the line of action to the axis point 
C)  Energy by virtue of an object's motion 
D)  Distribution of a force over a given area 
A)  Energy generated by virtue of the position or shape of an object 
B)  The product of force and the perpendicular distance from the line of action to the axis point 
C)  Energy by virtue of an object's motion 
D)  Distribution of a force over a given area

Question 7

Biomechanics helps the health professional understand the cause and severity associated with an injury.Which of the following is NOT a factor when determining this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Magnitude 
B)  Location 
C)  Direction 
D)  Duration 
E)  Speed 
A)  Magnitude 
B)  Location 
C)  Direction 
D)  Duration 
E)  Speed

Question 8

Select the definition of Newton's second law of motion.

Accepted Answer

A)  To every action there is always an opposite and equal reaction. 
B)  The change in motion is proportional to the force impressed and is made in the direction of the straight line in which that force is impressed. 
C)  A body remains in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impressed on it. 
D)  Forces responsible for equilibrium are concerned with a normal joint movement pattern. 
A)  To every action there is always an opposite and equal reaction. 
B)  The change in motion is proportional to the force impressed and is made in the direction of the straight line in which that force is impressed. 
C)  A body remains in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impressed on it. 
D)  Forces responsible for equilibrium are concerned with a normal joint movement pattern.

Question 9

What is the definition of kinematics?

Accepted Answer

A)  The study of applied human anatomy with that of mechanical physics 
B)  The branch of mechanics concerned with the analysis of loads on physical systems 
C)  The study of a body segment experiencing accelerations 
D)  The description of human motion in terms of position,velocity,and acceleration 
A)  The study of applied human anatomy with that of mechanical physics 
B)  The branch of mechanics concerned with the analysis of loads on physical systems 
C)  The study of a body segment experiencing accelerations 
D)  The description of human motion in terms of position,velocity,and acceleration

Question 10

Select the best definition of the term force (F).

Accepted Answer

A)  The resistance an object offers to a change in its state of motion 
B)  The push or pull acting on an object 
C)  The amount of matter an object possesses within its physical boundaries 
D)  The point at which the weight and mass of an object are equally distributed or balanced in all directions 
A)  The resistance an object offers to a change in its state of motion 
B)  The push or pull acting on an object 
C)  The amount of matter an object possesses within its physical boundaries 
D)  The point at which the weight and mass of an object are equally distributed or balanced in all directions

Question 11

Select the best definition of work (W).

Accepted Answer

A)  Force $\times$ displacement/time 
B)  Force/area 
C)  Mass $\times$ velocity 
D)  Force $\times$ distance an object moves 
A)  Force $\times$ displacement/time 
B)  Force/area 
C)  Mass $\times$ velocity 
D)  Force $\times$ distance an object moves

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of linear motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rotation of the forearm about the elbow 
B)  Rotation of the shoulder in the golf swing 
C)  Doing a dumbbell curl with the arm 
D)  Swinging a tennis racket 
A)  Rotation of the forearm about the elbow 
B)  Rotation of the shoulder in the golf swing 
C)  Doing a dumbbell curl with the arm 
D)  Swinging a tennis racket

Question 13

Select the best definition of momentum.

Accepted Answer

A)  Force $\times$ displacement/time 
B)  Force/area 
C)  Mass $\times$ velocity 
D)  Force $\times$ distance an object moves 
A)  Force $\times$ displacement/time 
B)  Force/area 
C)  Mass $\times$ velocity 
D)  Force $\times$ distance an object moves

Question 14

Which basic directional term means away from the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superficial 
B)  Proximal 
C)  Lateral 
D)  Medial 
A)  Superficial 
B)  Proximal 
C)  Lateral 
D)  Medial

Question 15

Select the best definition of pressure (p).

Accepted Answer

A)  Force $\times$ displacement/time 
B)  Force/area 
C)  Mass $\times$ velocity 
D)  Force $\times$ distance an object moves 
A)  Force $\times$ displacement/time 
B)  Force/area 
C)  Mass $\times$ velocity 
D)  Force $\times$ distance an object moves

Question 16

Select the best definition for the term mass (m).

Accepted Answer

A)  The resistance that an object offers to a change in its state of motion 
B)  The push or pull acting on an object 
C)  The amount of matter an object possesses within its physical boundaries 
D)  The point at which the weight and mass of an object are equally distributed or balanced in all directions 
A)  The resistance that an object offers to a change in its state of motion 
B)  The push or pull acting on an object 
C)  The amount of matter an object possesses within its physical boundaries 
D)  The point at which the weight and mass of an object are equally distributed or balanced in all directions

Question 17

Which of the following injuries is caused by shear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stretching of the calf muscles during warm-up exercises 
B)  Vertebral disk problems occurring when lifting a dumbbell 
C)  Epiphyseal fractures in children 
D)  A and B 
A)  Stretching of the calf muscles during warm-up exercises 
B)  Vertebral disk problems occurring when lifting a dumbbell 
C)  Epiphyseal fractures in children 
D)  A and B

Question 18

Which cardinal plane divides the body into right and left parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transverse 
B)  Frontal 
C)  Sagittal 
D)  Horizontal 
A)  Transverse 
B)  Frontal 
C)  Sagittal 
D)  Horizontal

Question 19

Select the best definition of the term center of mass (COM).

Accepted Answer

A)  The resistance an object offers to a change in its state of motion 
B)  The energy by virtue of an object's motion 
C)  The product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the line of action to the axis point 
D)  The point at which the weight and mass of an object are equally distributed or balanced in all directions 
A)  The resistance an object offers to a change in its state of motion 
B)  The energy by virtue of an object's motion 
C)  The product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the line of action to the axis point 
D)  The point at which the weight and mass of an object are equally distributed or balanced in all directions

Question 20

Select the definition of Newton's third law of motion.

Accepted Answer

A)  To every action there is always an opposite and equal reaction. 
B)  The change in motion is proportional to the force impressed and is made in the direction of the straight line in which that force is impressed. 
C)  A body remains in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impressed on it. 
D)  Forces responsible for equilibrium are concerned with a normal joint movement pattern. 
A)  To every action there is always an opposite and equal reaction. 
B)  The change in motion is proportional to the force impressed and is made in the direction of the straight line in which that force is impressed. 
C)  A body remains in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impressed on it. 
D)  Forces responsible for equilibrium are concerned with a normal joint movement pattern.

Exam 16: Biomechanics and Kinesiology

Which basic directional term means toward the surface (skin)of the body?

What is the definition of Newton's first law of motion?

In the correct anatomic position,which way do the palms of the hand face?

Which cardinal plane divides the body into front and back parts?

Which basic directional term means toward the feet?

Select the best definition of kinetic energy (KE).

Biomechanics helps the health professional understand the cause and severity associated with an injury.Which of the following is NOT a factor when determining this?

Select the definition of Newton's second law of motion.

What is the definition of kinematics?

Select the best definition of the term force (F).

Select the best definition of work (W).

Which of the following is an example of linear motion?

Select the best definition of momentum.

Which basic directional term means away from the midline of the body?

Select the best definition of pressure (p).

Select the best definition for the term mass (m).

Which of the following injuries is caused by shear?

Which cardinal plane divides the body into right and left parts?

Select the best definition of the term center of mass (COM).

Select the definition of Newton's third law of motion.

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