10 Questions
What is the primary focus of kinesiology?
Understanding movement and forces acting on the human body
Which branch of biomechanics focuses on the minute movements within a joint?
Arthrokinematics
In which plane is the Y axis located?
Transverse plane
What defines the X axis in terms of medial-lateral direction?
Medial - Lateral
Which term refers to being farther from the midline or midsagittal plane?
Lateral
What type of motion is described when discussing kinematics?
Rotational motion
In which plane do motions like abduction, adduction, ulnar deviation, and radial deviation occur?
Coronal plane
What type of movement is characterized by a decrease in the angle of the joint?
Flexion
Which term best describes the movement where the sole of the foot faces in a medial direction?
Inversion
How is protraction defined in biomechanics?
Movement away from the midline
Test your knowledge on the application of mechanical principles in the study of living organisms, focusing on the structure and function of the body. Explore topics such as statics, dynamics, anatomy, physiology, calculus, physics, and engineering.
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