Anatomical Terminology Quiz

Which term best describes a body part that is “closer to the trunk” in anatomical directional terminology?

• Proximal

• Distal

• Superior

• Lateral

Which anatomical reference axis is associated with rotations occurring in the sagittal plane?

• Longitudinal axis

• Mediolateral axis

• Anteroposterior axis

• Vertical axis

Which of the following movements is typically NOT performed in the frontal plane?

• Abduction

• Adduction

• Flexion

• Lateral flexion

In human motion analysis, which coordinate system is most commonly used to standardize spatial references?

• Polar coordinate system

• Cartesian coordinate system

• Spherical coordinate system

• Cylindrical coordinate system

When planning a qualitative analysis of human movement, which of the following factors is essential to control?

• Using only numerical data

• The performer’s attire, lighting conditions, and background

• Focusing solely on the range of motion

• Using high-speed video exclusively

What is the primary difference between kinematics and kinetics in biomechanics?

• Kinematics describes motion appearance and pattern, whereas kinetics focuses on forces causing motion

• Kinematics deals with force calculations, while kinetics deals with motion observation

• Kinematics is only applicable in sports, while kinetics is used in medicine

• There is no significant difference; they are interchangeable

In a scenario where an observer describes a long jump as “very good” qualitatively, what is the essential follow‐up for a proper quantitative analysis?

• Recording the subjective opinion only

• Measuring numerical data such as jump distance

• Ignoring numerical measurement

• Relying solely on photographic evidence

Which of the following steps is crucial in the formal procedure for solving quantitative biomechanical problems?

• Skipping the diagram creation

• Listing both the given information and the unknown variables

• Relying solely on visual observation

• Immediately providing the numerical answer without verification

In the baseball scenario provided, how is the time for each player to reach home plate calculated?

• Time = speed × distance

• Time = distance ÷ speed

• Time = distance – speed

• Time = speed ÷ distance

In the wheelchair problem (net force of 45 N, wheelchair mass of 20 kg, acceleration of 0.5 m/s²), which equation correctly represents the process to determine the mass of the man?

• 45 = (20 + mass_man) × 0.5

• 45 = mass_man × 0.5

• 45 = (20 − mass_man) × 0.5

• 45 = (mass_man − 20) ÷ 0.5