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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does friction refer to?

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

    What is a vector quantity characterized by?

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

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

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

    What is a vector quantity in the context of force?

    <p>Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which type of force involves restricted or limited effort?

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

    What are the 3 variables of a vector quantity?

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

    Which type of force causes a change in motion?

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

    What is maximal force?

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

    What is sub-maximal force?

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

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