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Which anatomical direction describes movement away from the midline of the body?
Which anatomical direction describes movement away from the midline of the body?
A forward lunge primarily occurs in which plane of motion?
A forward lunge primarily occurs in which plane of motion?
Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement?
Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement?
What is the primary function of tendons?
What is the primary function of tendons?
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Which of the following best describes a muscle contraction where the muscle length remains unchanged?
Which of the following best describes a muscle contraction where the muscle length remains unchanged?
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In a bicep curl, the biceps muscle acts as the ______
In a bicep curl, the biceps muscle acts as the ______
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What is the study of forces causing motion called?
What is the study of forces causing motion called?
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Which of the following best describes the type of muscle arrangement that is optimized for force production?
Which of the following best describes the type of muscle arrangement that is optimized for force production?
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In a lever system, what is the term for the pivot point?
In a lever system, what is the term for the pivot point?
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Which class of lever has the resistance between the fulcrum and the force?
Which class of lever has the resistance between the fulcrum and the force?
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What is the primary effect of torque on an object?
What is the primary effect of torque on an object?
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Which of Newton's Laws of Motion explains the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?
Which of Newton's Laws of Motion explains the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?
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What term describes the change in an object's momentum due to a force applied over time?
What term describes the change in an object's momentum due to a force applied over time?
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Which type of surface would generate the highest Ground Reaction Force (GRF)?
Which type of surface would generate the highest Ground Reaction Force (GRF)?
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Which type of friction offers the least resistance to movement?
Which type of friction offers the least resistance to movement?
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In a third-class lever like a biceps curl, what is primarily amplified?
In a third-class lever like a biceps curl, what is primarily amplified?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Terminology and Planes of Motion
- Anatomical directions include medial (toward the midline), lateral (away from the midline), superior (above), and inferior (below).
- Planes of motion include the sagittal plane (dividing the body into left and right halves, e.g., forward lunges), the frontal plane (dividing the body into front and back halves, e.g., jumping jacks), and the transverse plane (dividing the body into top and bottom halves, e.g., torso rotations).
- Axes of rotation are associated with planes of motion: the sagittal plane rotates around the frontal axis, the frontal plane rotates around the sagittal axis, and the transverse plane rotates around the vertical axis.
Joints, Connective Tissue, and Muscle Mechanics
- Joint classifications include synarthrodial (immovable joints, e.g., skull sutures), amphiarthrodial (slightly movable joints, e.g., pubic symphysis), and diarthrodial (freely movable joints, e.g., knee, shoulder).
- Tendons are dense connective tissue that attach muscles to bones.
Biomechanics, Levers, and Motion
- Kinematics studies motion (position, velocity, acceleration).
- Kinetics studies forces causing motion.
- Levers have components: a fulcrum (pivot point), force (effort applied), and resistance (load being moved). Different lever classes arrange these components in various ways (e.g., first class, second class, third class).
- Torque is a rotational force around an axis.
- Levers provide mechanical advantages in terms of force amplification, speed, or range of motion (ROM), depending on the class and moment arms.
- Angular motion refers to movement around an axis, while linear motion is a straight-line movement.
- Object diameter affects linear motion from angular rotation (larger diameter means more linear motion).
Newton's Laws of Motion and Related Concepts
- Newton's first law is the law of inertia (objects stay at rest or in motion unless acted upon).
- Newton's second law describes acceleration as the product of force and inversely proportional to mass (F=ma).
- Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
- Momentum is the product of mass and velocity.
- Inertia measures an object's resistance to changes in motion.
- Impulse is the change in momentum due to an applied force over time.
- Acceleration is the rate of change in velocity.
- Ground reaction force is the force exerted by the ground in response to an applied force. Different surfaces produce different levels of ground reaction force.
- Friction can be static (objects at rest), kinetic (objects in motion), or rolling (objects rolling). Static friction is higher than kinetic friction, and rolling friction is the lowest.
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Test your knowledge on anatomical terminology and the various planes of motion. This quiz covers definitions, classifications of joints, and the mechanics of muscle movements related to different anatomical axes. Perfect for students in anatomy or kinesiology courses!
