Understanding Biomechanics: Kinematics and Kinetics

What is biomechanics primarily concerned with?

• The study of biological systems

• The study of human anatomy

• The application of mechanics to biological systems

• The application of biology to mechanical systems

Which of the following best describes kinematics?

• The study of mechanical systems

• The study of motion without considering forces

• The study of forces causing motion

• The study of biological systems

In kinematics, which of the following is NOT typically analyzed?

• Displacement

• Force

• Acceleration

• Velocity

What does kinetics help to explain in biomechanics?

• The displacement of a movement

• The forces and effort involved in a movement

• The speed of a movement

• The duration of a movement

How can kinetics and kinematics be applied in real life?

• To study the anatomy of animals

• To design mechanical systems

• To improve athletic performance and assist clinical patients

• To develop new biological theories