10 Questions
Which plane divides the body into front and back parts?
Coronal plane
What type of motion occurs in the sagittal plane?
Flexion and extension
Which of the following involves a decrease in the joint angle?
Extension
What movement describes turning toward the midline or inward?
Internal rotation
What is the opposite movement of inversion?
Eversion
What is the term for the study of the action of forces on particles and mechanical systems?
Mechanics
In biomechanics, what is the term for movements of the bony partners or segments that make up a joint?
Osteokinematics
Which term describes a vertical plane passing through the center of the body and dividing it into right and left halves?
Median
What branch of biomechanics specifically focuses on the minute movements occurring within a joint and between joint surfaces?
Arthrokinematics
Which term in anatomy refers to being farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk or the point of origin?
Distal
This quiz covers the application of mechanical principles in the study of living organisms, focusing on the structure and function of the human body. Topics include statics, dynamics, anatomy, physiology, calculus, physics, and engineering.
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