Question 1

Name three things a basketball player might do in order to go from a stationary position to a fast run very quickly.

Accepted Answer

decrease size of base of support, raise center of gravity, lean forward

Question 2

To take a step one must become ____ and then ____ so you move from one place to another.

Accepted Answer

A)  stable, unstable 
B)  unstable, vertical 
C)  unstable, stable 
D)  stable, horizontal 
A)  stable, unstable 
B)  unstable, vertical 
C)  unstable, stable 
D)  stable, horizontal C

Question 3

Which of the following methods would be the most appropriate to use when locating the center of gravity of the body on a film tracing?

Accepted Answer

A)  segmental method 
B)  reaction board method 
C)  vector resultant method 
D)  pendulum method
Short Answer Questions 
A)  segmental method 
B)  reaction board method 
C)  vector resultant method 
D)  pendulum method
Short Answer Questions A

Question 4

Which of the following defines the line of gravity of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  intersection of cardinal sagittal & frontal planes 
B)  vertical line bisecting the body laterally 
C)  intersection of cardinal sagittal & frontal planes AND vertical line passing through center of gravity 
D)  intersection of cardinal sagittal & horizontal planes AND vertical line bisecting the body laterally 
A)  intersection of cardinal sagittal & frontal planes 
B)  vertical line bisecting the body laterally 
C)  intersection of cardinal sagittal & frontal planes AND vertical line passing through center of gravity 
D)  intersection of cardinal sagittal & horizontal planes AND vertical line bisecting the body laterally

Question 5

What might an athlete do in order to move straight forward quickly?
1) rise up on the toes
2) shift the weight back
3) lift one foot off the ground
4) lean forward
5) drop lower to the ground

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  1, 3, 4 
C)  2, 3, 5 
D)  2, 4, 5 
A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  1, 3, 4 
C)  2, 3, 5 
D)  2, 4, 5

Question 6

An individual is expecting to be pushed from the left side. What would be the best standing position to assume in order to absorb the force without losing one's balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  forward-backward stride stance, line of gravity toward left edge of base of support 
B)  forward-backward stride, line of gravity in center of base of support 
C)  side stride stance, line of gravity towards left edge of base of support 
D)  side stride stance, line of gravity toward right edge of base of support 
A)  forward-backward stride stance, line of gravity toward left edge of base of support 
B)  forward-backward stride, line of gravity in center of base of support 
C)  side stride stance, line of gravity towards left edge of base of support 
D)  side stride stance, line of gravity toward right edge of base of support

Question 7

Why is it difficult (impossible) to bend over and touch one's toes with the heels and the buttocks against a wall?

Accepted Answer

line of gr

Question 8

What does the center of gravity of an object represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  exact center anatomically 
B)  geometric center 
C)  center of mass of body 
D)  center of the base of support 
A)  exact center anatomically 
B)  geometric center 
C)  center of mass of body 
D)  center of the base of support

Question 9

Which of the following positions would be the most stable?

Accepted Answer

A)  leaning on crutches with the weight centered equally between crutches and feet 
B)  crouched on all fours with the weight over the hands and the hips elevated 
C)  a forward/backward stride position 
D)  standing erect with one foot on a bench 
A)  leaning on crutches with the weight centered equally between crutches and feet 
B)  crouched on all fours with the weight over the hands and the hips elevated 
C)  a forward/backward stride position 
D)  standing erect with one foot on a bench

Question 10

Which of the following must be true in order for a state of equilibrium to exist?

Accepted Answer

A)  all linear forces acting on the object must be balanced, torques may be unbalanced 
B)  all torques acting on the object must be balanced, linear forces may be unbalanced 
C)  neither torques nor linear forces acting on the object must equal zero 
D)  the sum of all forces and torques acting on the object must equal zero 
A)  all linear forces acting on the object must be balanced, torques may be unbalanced 
B)  all torques acting on the object must be balanced, linear forces may be unbalanced 
C)  neither torques nor linear forces acting on the object must equal zero 
D)  the sum of all forces and torques acting on the object must equal zero

Question 11

How might one adjust ones stance to increase stability in the following situations?
standing on the deck of a boat
standing on a bus which starts and stops suddenly
preparing to move in an unknown direction

Accepted Answer

increase base of support in th

Question 12

Explain the limitations that exist on how far the base of support can be widened in a standing position.

Accepted Answer

must keep largest co

Question 13

Which of the following defines the center of gravity of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  intersection of cardinal sagittal and frontal planes 
B)  intersection of cardinal frontal and horizontal planes 
C)  intersection of cardinal sagittal and horizontal planes 
D)  intersection of all 3 cardinal planes 
A)  intersection of cardinal sagittal and frontal planes 
B)  intersection of cardinal frontal and horizontal planes 
C)  intersection of cardinal sagittal and horizontal planes 
D)  intersection of all 3 cardinal planes

Question 14

What is the primary factor affecting the stability of an object?

Accepted Answer

A)  height of object 
B)  location of center of gravity 
C)  mass of object 
D)  size and weight of object 
A)  height of object 
B)  location of center of gravity 
C)  mass of object 
D)  size and weight of object

Question 15

What might you do to help you maintain your balance if you were suddenly pushed hard from behind?
 Justify your answers.

Accepted Answer

step forwa

Name three things a basketball player might do in order to go from a stationary position to a fast run very quickly.

To take a step one must become and then so you move from one place to another.

Which of the following methods would be the most appropriate to use when locating the center of gravity of the body on a film tracing?

Which of the following defines the line of gravity of the body?

What might an athlete do in order to move straight forward quickly? 1) rise up on the toes 2) shift the weight back 3) lift one foot off the ground 4) lean forward 5) drop lower to the ground

An individual is expecting to be pushed from the left side. What would be the best standing position to assume in order to absorb the force without losing one's balance?

Why is it difficult (impossible) to bend over and touch one's toes with the heels and the buttocks against a wall?

What does the center of gravity of an object represent?

Which of the following positions would be the most stable?

Which of the following must be true in order for a state of equilibrium to exist?

How might one adjust ones stance to increase stability in the following situations? standing on the deck of a boat standing on a bus which starts and stops suddenly preparing to move in an unknown direction

Explain the limitations that exist on how far the base of support can be widened in a standing position.

Which of the following defines the center of gravity of the body?

What is the primary factor affecting the stability of an object?

What might you do to help you maintain your balance if you were suddenly pushed hard from behind? Justify your answers.

Introduction to the Study of Kinesiology

The Musculoskeletal System: The Skeletal Framework and Its Movements

The Musculoskeletal System: The Musculature

The Neuromuscular Basis of Human Motion

The Upper Extremity: The Shoulder Region

The Upper Extremity: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

The Lower Extremity: The Hip Region

The Lower Extremity: The Knee, Ankle, and Foot

The Spinal Column and Thorax

Terminology and Measurement in Biomechanics

The Description of Human Motion

The Conditions of Linear Motion

The Conditions of Rotary Motion

Kinesiology of Fitness and Exercise

Moving Objects: Pushing and Pulling

Moving Objects: Throwing, Striking, and Kicking

Locomotion: Solid Surface

Locomotion: The Aquatic Environment

Locomotion: When Suspended and Free of Support

Impact

Instrumentation for Motion Analysis

Filters

Exam 14: The Center of Gravity and Stability

Name three things a basketball player might do in order to go from a stationary position to a fast run very quickly.

To take a step one must become ____ and then ____ so you move from one place to another.

Which of the following methods would be the most appropriate to use when locating the center of gravity of the body on a film tracing?

Which of the following defines the line of gravity of the body?

What might an athlete do in order to move straight forward quickly? 1) rise up on the toes 2) shift the weight back 3) lift one foot off the ground 4) lean forward 5) drop lower to the ground

An individual is expecting to be pushed from the left side. What would be the best standing position to assume in order to absorb the force without losing one's balance?

Why is it difficult (impossible) to bend over and touch one's toes with the heels and the buttocks against a wall?

What does the center of gravity of an object represent?

Which of the following positions would be the most stable?

Which of the following must be true in order for a state of equilibrium to exist?

How might one adjust ones stance to increase stability in the following situations? standing on the deck of a boat standing on a bus which starts and stops suddenly preparing to move in an unknown direction

Explain the limitations that exist on how far the base of support can be widened in a standing position.

Which of the following defines the center of gravity of the body?

What is the primary factor affecting the stability of an object?

What might you do to help you maintain your balance if you were suddenly pushed hard from behind? Justify your answers.

Introduction to the Study of Kinesiology

The Musculoskeletal System: The Skeletal Framework and Its Movements

The Musculoskeletal System: The Musculature

The Neuromuscular Basis of Human Motion

The Upper Extremity: The Shoulder Region

The Upper Extremity: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

The Lower Extremity: The Hip Region

The Lower Extremity: The Knee, Ankle, and Foot

The Spinal Column and Thorax

Terminology and Measurement in Biomechanics

The Description of Human Motion

The Conditions of Linear Motion

The Conditions of Rotary Motion

Kinesiology of Fitness and Exercise

Moving Objects: Pushing and Pulling

Moving Objects: Throwing, Striking, and Kicking

Locomotion: Solid Surface

Locomotion: The Aquatic Environment

Locomotion: When Suspended and Free of Support

Impact

Instrumentation for Motion Analysis

Filters

To take a step one must become and then so you move from one place to another.