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What is the primary focus of kinesiology?
What is the primary focus of kinesiology?
- Understanding movement and forces acting on the human body (correct)
- Analyzing the actions of forces on mechanical systems
- Studying the forces acting on particles
- Manipulating forces to create optimal human performance
Which branch of biomechanics focuses on the minute movements within a joint?
Which branch of biomechanics focuses on the minute movements within a joint?
- Arthrokinematics (correct)
- Kinematics
- Kinetics
- Osteokinematics
In which plane is the Y axis located?
In which plane is the Y axis located?
- Parasagittal plane
- Frontal plane
- Transverse plane (correct)
- Sagittal plane
What defines the X axis in terms of medial-lateral direction?
What defines the X axis in terms of medial-lateral direction?
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Which term refers to being farther from the midline or midsagittal plane?
Which term refers to being farther from the midline or midsagittal plane?
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What type of motion is described when discussing kinematics?
What type of motion is described when discussing kinematics?
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In which plane do motions like abduction, adduction, ulnar deviation, and radial deviation occur?
In which plane do motions like abduction, adduction, ulnar deviation, and radial deviation occur?
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What type of movement is characterized by a decrease in the angle of the joint?
What type of movement is characterized by a decrease in the angle of the joint?
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Which term best describes the movement where the sole of the foot faces in a medial direction?
Which term best describes the movement where the sole of the foot faces in a medial direction?
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How is protraction defined in biomechanics?
How is protraction defined in biomechanics?
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