Biomechanics - Day 01

Biomechanics is the study of how the body moves and functions, and it relates to you now and in the future by helping you understand movement and prevent injuries.

• Biomechanics is the study of how the body moves and functions, and it relates to you now and in the future by helping you understand movement and prevent injuries.

• Biomechanics is only about studying animal movement and has no relevance to humans.

• Biomechanics is a branch of chemistry that deals with body fluids.

• Biomechanics is the study of weather patterns and their effect on sports.

Fill in the blank: Biomechanics is the science of movement in a living body, focusing on how _______, bones, tendons, and ligaments work together to facilitate movement.

• muscles

• nerves

• organs

• cells

Which of the following is NOT a plane of motion?

• Sagittal

• Frontal

• Transverse

• Circular

Which plane of motion divides the body into left and right halves?

• Sagittal

• Frontal

• Transverse

• Oblique

Which type of muscle contraction involves the muscle lengthening under tension?

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric

• Static

What is the term for a muscle contraction where the muscle does not change length?

• Isometric

• Isotonic

• Eccentric

• Concentric

Which muscle action refers to increasing the angle between two body parts?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

What is the muscle action called when a limb moves away from the midline of the body?

• Abduction

• Adduction

• Flexion

• Extension

Which muscle role is responsible for producing the main force during a movement?

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Synergist

• Fixator

What is the role of a muscle that opposes the main movement?

• Antagonist

• Agonist

• Synergist

• Fixator