Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Anthropometry

Which of the following best describes the focus of biophysics?

Anthropometry focuses primarily on the study of forces acting on the human body.

What are the two sub-branches of biomechanics related to the study of motion?

________ describes the nature of motion, while _________ attempts to explain the causes of motion.

Match the tissue types with their primary function related to the musculoskeletal system:

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic concept in the study of the biophysical domain?

Qualitative data in biomechanics involves numerical measurements.

Name two types of forces that act on the musculoskeletal system.

Muscle action can be classified into three main types: concentric, __________, and isometric.

Match the biomechanical term with its description:

Which of the following examples is most applicable to biomechanics?

Open kinetic chain movements involve the distal segment being fixed.

What is the primary focus in biomechanics concerning internal and external forces?

The measurement in HKE focuses on anthropometric __________ through stature.

Match the term with its appropriate unit of measure:

In biomechanics, what does 'kinematics' primarily describe?

Kinetics involves the analysis of movement patterns without considering the forces that cause them.

What are two examples of derived units from fundamental units?

In an open kinetic chain movement, the _______ segment is free to move.

Match the following terms related to muscle action with their definitions:

What distinguishes kinetics from kinematics in biomechanics?

Measurement in statics involves systems subject to acceleration

Besides the skeletal and muscular systems, which other system is critical for musculoskeletal system function?

The branch of mechanics that describes the motion of a body, without regard to the forces that cause it, is called __________.

Match the following fundamental units with their corresponding symbols:

Why is it important to use standard units of measurement in biomechanics?

Qualitative analysis in biomechanics always involves numerical data.

What is the main focus of kinetics in biomechanics?

In ___________ muscle contraction, the muscle lengthens as it generates force.

Match the following system with it's primary task :

Which aspect of human movement would anthropometry be most useful in assessing?

Kinetics is exclusively used to analyze linear motion, not angular motion.

What is the function of bursa within the musculoskeletal system?

___________ chain movements are characterized by the distal segment being fixed or stabilized.

Match the type of muscle action with its descriptive term:

Why is the study of load-tolerance important in the context of the musculoskeletal system?

In Biomechanics, the introduction to load tolerance is the same as resistance.

Define kinematics in biomechanics, focusing on what it describes about motion.

The study of forces acting on the musculoskeletal system is known as _________

Match the description with the concept: