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What is the center of gravity (COG) defined as?
What is the center of gravity (COG) defined as?
- The point at which the mass of a body or object is highest
- The point at which the mass of a body or object is off-center
- The point at which the mass of a body or object is lowest
- The point at which the mass of a body or object is centered when weight on all sides is equal (correct)
What is the purpose of maintaining good body mechanics?
What is the purpose of maintaining good body mechanics?
- Increase muscle flexibility and agility
- Prevent undue muscle strain and fatigue (correct)
- Promote rapid movement
- Enhance body weight
What is the base of support (BOS) in relation to an object?
What is the base of support (BOS) in relation to an object?
- The area on which an object rests and provides support (correct)
- The area directly above the object
- The area surrounding the object
- The area farthest from the object
What does maintaining a wide base of support provide?
What does maintaining a wide base of support provide?
What is the purpose of bending at the knees and hips in good body mechanics?
What is the purpose of bending at the knees and hips in good body mechanics?
Center of gravity (COG) is the point at which the mass of a body or object is centered, when weight on all sides is equal.
Center of gravity (COG) is the point at which the mass of a body or object is centered, when weight on all sides is equal.
Base of support (BOS) is the area on which an object rests and provides support for the object.
Base of support (BOS) is the area on which an object rests and provides support for the object.
Good body mechanics aim to conserve energy and time.
Good body mechanics aim to conserve energy and time.
In good body mechanics, it is important to keep the body center of gravity high.
In good body mechanics, it is important to keep the body center of gravity high.
Maintaining a wide base of support provides minimal stability.
Maintaining a wide base of support provides minimal stability.
Flashcards
Center of Gravity (COG)
Center of Gravity (COG)
The point where an object's weight is evenly distributed.
Base of Support (BOS)
Base of Support (BOS)
The area where an object rests and gets support.
Good Body Mechanics
Good Body Mechanics
Keeps muscles from straining and getting tired.
Wide Base of Support
Wide Base of Support
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Bending at the Knees and Hips
Bending at the Knees and Hips
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Center of Gravity (COG) is the point where the mass of a body or object is centered, when weight on all sides is equal.
Center of Gravity (COG) is the point where the mass of a body or object is centered, when weight on all sides is equal.
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Base of Support (BOS) is the area on which an object rests and provides support for the object.
Base of Support (BOS) is the area on which an object rests and provides support for the object.
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Good body mechanics aim to conserve energy and time.
Good body mechanics aim to conserve energy and time.
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In good body mechanics, it is important to keep the body center of gravity high.
In good body mechanics, it is important to keep the body center of gravity high.
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Maintaining a wide base of support provides minimal stability.
Maintaining a wide base of support provides minimal stability.
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Study Notes
Center of Gravity (COG)
- Defined as the point at which the mass of a body or object is centered, when weight on all sides is equal
- Importance: crucial to maintain good body mechanics
Base of Support (BOS)
- Defined as the area on which an object rests and provides support for the object
- Importance: provides stability to the object
Good Body Mechanics
- Aim: to conserve energy and time
- Key principle: maintaining a wide base of support
- Benefit: provides minimal stability
- Importance of bending at the knees and hips: to maintain good body mechanics
- Note: it is not recommended to keep the body center of gravity high
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Test your knowledge of gravity terminology with this quiz! Explore concepts such as center of gravity and base of support while learning about the force that affects all objects.
