Question 1

In which of the following planes and around which axis does rotation occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Transverse plane around a sagittal axis 
B) Sagittal plane around a frontal axis 
C) Frontal plane around a sagittal axis 
D) Horizontal plane around a vertical axis 
A) Transverse plane around a sagittal axis 
B) Sagittal plane around a frontal axis 
C) Frontal plane around a sagittal axis 
D) Horizontal plane around a vertical axis

Question 2

Which of the following areas on the stress-strain curve represents tissue that is under minimal tension and is on slack?

Accepted Answer

A) Toe region 
B) Yield point 
C) Plastic region 
D) Mechanical failure 
A) Toe region 
B) Yield point 
C) Plastic region 
D) Mechanical failure

Question 3

In which of the following planes and around which axis does flexion and extension occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Transverse plane around a sagittal axis 
B) Sagittal plane around a frontal axis 
C) Frontal plane around a sagittal axis 
D) Horizontal plane around a vertical axis 
A) Transverse plane around a sagittal axis 
B) Sagittal plane around a frontal axis 
C) Frontal plane around a sagittal axis 
D) Horizontal plane around a vertical axis

Question 4

Which definition BEST describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

A) Lying down, face up, arms at the side of the body 
B) Standing, facing forward, arms at the side of the body 
C) Sitting, facing forward, legs crossed 
D) Any position assumed by the patient 
A) Lying down, face up, arms at the side of the body 
B) Standing, facing forward, arms at the side of the body 
C) Sitting, facing forward, legs crossed 
D) Any position assumed by the patient

Question 5

Which of the following movement terms BEST describes the motion that occurs when the angle between two bones decreases?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexion 
B) Extension 
C) Abduction 
D) Rotation 
A) Flexion 
B) Extension 
C) Abduction 
D) Rotation

Question 6

Which of the following activities is an example of reversal of action at the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A) Bringing the hand to the mouth during eating 
B) Holding to a bar during a chin-up activity and moving the body toward the bar 
C) Throwing a ball 
D) Brushing hair 
A) Bringing the hand to the mouth during eating 
B) Holding to a bar during a chin-up activity and moving the body toward the bar 
C) Throwing a ball 
D) Brushing hair

Question 7

Which of the following areas on the stress-strain curve represents muscle tissue that has been stretched and maintains its new length even after the stretch is stopped?

Accepted Answer

A) Toe region 
B) Elastic region 
C) Plastic region 
D) Mechanical failure 
A) Toe region 
B) Elastic region 
C) Plastic region 
D) Mechanical failure

Question 8

How many degrees of freedom occur at the hip joint?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 9

Which of the following positions has the smallest base of support?

Accepted Answer

A) Standing with feet together 
B) Sitting with legs crossed 
C) Standing with feet apart 
D) Sitting on a high stool 
A) Standing with feet together 
B) Sitting with legs crossed 
C) Standing with feet apart 
D) Sitting on a high stool

Question 10

What type of movement is produced by force couples?

Accepted Answer

A) Curvilinear 
B) Linear 
C) Rotary 
D) Gliding 
A) Curvilinear 
B) Linear 
C) Rotary 
D) Gliding

Question 11

-Referring to the image, what would be the torque force being produced by the muscle if internal muscle force (IMF) is 5 lb and internal moment arm (IMA) is 0.25 ft?

Accepted Answer

A) 5.55 ft/lb 
B) 10 ft/lb 
C) 1.25 ft/lb 
D) 3 ft/lb 
A) 5.55 ft/lb 
B) 10 ft/lb 
C) 1.25 ft/lb 
D) 3 ft/lb

Question 12

A person is moving from a sitting to a standing position.In which plane and around which axis is the movement at the knee primarily occurring?

Accepted Answer

A) Transverse plane around a sagittal axis 
B) Sagittal plane around a frontal axis 
C) Frontal plane around a sagittal axis 
D) Horizontal plane around a vertical axis 
A) Transverse plane around a sagittal axis 
B) Sagittal plane around a frontal axis 
C) Frontal plane around a sagittal axis 
D) Horizontal plane around a vertical axis

Question 13

A person is bringing an eating utensil to the mouth using elbow flexion.In which plane and around which axis does this elbow motion primarily occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Transverse plane around a sagittal axis 
B) Sagittal plane around a frontal axis 
C) Frontal plane around a sagittal axis 
D) Horizontal plane around a vertical axis 
A) Transverse plane around a sagittal axis 
B) Sagittal plane around a frontal axis 
C) Frontal plane around a sagittal axis 
D) Horizontal plane around a vertical axis

In which of the following planes and around which axis does rotation occur?

Which of the following areas on the stress-strain curve represents tissue that is under minimal tension and is on slack?

In which of the following planes and around which axis does flexion and extension occur?

Which definition BEST describes the anatomical position?

Which of the following movement terms BEST describes the motion that occurs when the angle between two bones decreases?

Which of the following activities is an example of reversal of action at the elbow?

Which of the following areas on the stress-strain curve represents muscle tissue that has been stretched and maintains its new length even after the stretch is stopped?

How many degrees of freedom occur at the hip joint?

Which of the following positions has the smallest base of support?

What type of movement is produced by force couples?

-Referring to the image, what would be the torque force being produced by the muscle if internal muscle force (IMF) is 5 lb and internal moment arm (IMA) is 0.25 ft?

A person is moving from a sitting to a standing position.In which plane and around which axis is the movement at the knee primarily occurring?

A person is bringing an eating utensil to the mouth using elbow flexion.In which plane and around which axis does this elbow motion primarily occur?

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Structure and Function of the Temporomandibular Joint

Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex

Structure and Function of the Elbow Complex

Structure and Function of the Wrist and Hand Complex

Structure and Function of the Hip Complex

Structure and Function of the Knee

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Exam 1: Principles of Kinesiology and Biomechanics

In which of the following planes and around which axis does rotation occur?

Which of the following areas on the stress-strain curve represents tissue that is under minimal tension and is on slack?

In which of the following planes and around which axis does flexion and extension occur?

Which definition BEST describes the anatomical position?

Which of the following movement terms BEST describes the motion that occurs when the angle between two bones decreases?

Which of the following activities is an example of reversal of action at the elbow?

Which of the following areas on the stress-strain curve represents muscle tissue that has been stretched and maintains its new length even after the stretch is stopped?

How many degrees of freedom occur at the hip joint?

Which of the following positions has the smallest base of support?

What type of movement is produced by force couples?

-Referring to the image, what would be the torque force being produced by the muscle if internal muscle force (IMF) is 5 lb and internal moment arm (IMA) is 0.25 ft?

A person is moving from a sitting to a standing position.In which plane and around which axis is the movement at the knee primarily occurring?

A person is bringing an eating utensil to the mouth using elbow flexion.In which plane and around which axis does this elbow motion primarily occur?

Structure and Function of Joints

Structure and Function of Muscles

Additional Biomechanical Principles

Structure and Function of the Spine

Structure and Ventilation Function of the Thorax

Structure and Function of the Temporomandibular Joint

Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex

Structure and Function of the Elbow Complex

Structure and Function of the Wrist and Hand Complex

Structure and Function of the Hip Complex

Structure and Function of the Knee

Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot Complex

The Kinesiology of Gait

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