Musculoskeletal System Definitions Quiz
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What is the definition of biomechanics?

  • The study of motion and changing position
  • A rigid object used to multiply mechanical force or resistance force
  • The study of how and why the human body moves (correct)
  • The opposing force that acts in the opposite direction of movement

What is the definition of inertia?

  • The property of an object that resists changes in its motion (correct)
  • The opposing force that acts in the opposite direction of movement
  • Any pushing or pulling activity that tends to alter the state of motion of a body
  • The study of how and why the human body moves

What is the musculoskeletal system responsible for?

  • The process of something moving or changing place
  • The study of motion and changing position
  • The opposing force that acts in the opposite direction of movement
  • Providing support, stability, shape, and movement to the body (correct)

What is the definition of motion?

<p>The process of something moving or changing place, or even just changing position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does friction refer to?

<p>The opposing force that acts in the opposite direction of movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a vector quantity characterized by?

<p>The presence of both magnitude as well as direction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of force does not cause a change in motion?

<p>External force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a vector quantity in the context of force?

<p>Time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of force involves hitting a tennis ball with a racquet?

<p>Isotonic force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of force involves restricted or limited effort?

<p>Isometric force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which forces involve muscle contractions that may or may not create movement while applying a force?

<p>External forces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of forces are exerted on the objects by agents outside of the system?

<p>Maximal forces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 variables of a vector quantity?

<p>Point of application, magnitude, speed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of force causes a change in motion?

<p>Isometric force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is maximal force?

<p>Force applied using small muscles only. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sub-maximal force?

<p>Force applied using small muscles only. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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