Principles of Biomechanics: Structure and Function Quiz
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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?

  • Arthrokinematics (correct)
  • Kinematics
  • Kinetics
  • Osteokinematics

    • 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?

    <p>Medial - Lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to being farther from the midline or midsagittal plane?

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

    What type of motion is described when discussing kinematics?

    <p>Rotational motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which plane do motions like abduction, adduction, ulnar deviation, and radial deviation occur?

    <p>Coronal plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of movement is characterized by a decrease in the angle of the joint?

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

    Which term best describes the movement where the sole of the foot faces in a medial direction?

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

    How is protraction defined in biomechanics?

    <p>Movement away from the midline</p> Signup and view all the answers

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