Shaking the head "no" involves which of the following movements?

Shaking the head "no" involves which of the following movements? A. lateral and medial rotation B. left and right rotation C. internal and external...

Which of the following is a linear movement in the frontal plane?

Which of the following is a linear movement in the frontal plane?  A. shoulder adduction B. shoulder girdle elevation C. shoulder flexion D....

What term is used to describe the motion of bringing the foot closer to the lower leg?

What term is used to describe the motion of bringing the foot closer to the lower leg?  A. flexion B. extension C. dorsiflexion D. plantar flexion Answer: C....

In anatomical position, what term describes the radius relative to the ulna?

In anatomical position, what term describes the radius relative to the ulna?  A. medial B. lateral C. posterior D. anterior Answer: B....

Which of the following could be defined by a movement analyst as a mechanical system?

Which of the following could be defined by a movement analyst as a mechanical system?  A. entire human body B. right arm C. projected ball D....

Which view is best for observing normal human gait?

Which view is best for observing normal human gait?  A. side view B. front view C. back view D. does not matter Answer: A. side vi...

Which of the following units is unique to three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate systems (i.e. do not exist in 2-D systems)?

Which of the following units is unique to three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate systems (i.e. do not exist in 2-D systems)?  A. x B. y C. z D....

In two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate systems, what unit is used for the vertical axis?

In two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate systems, what unit is used for the vertical axis?  A. x B. y C. z D. any of the above can describe the...

Which is true about the Cartesian coordinate system?

Which is true about the Cartesian coordinate system?  A. It is a special reference system used by biomechanists. B. It can be used to describe...

Which of the following is true regarding circumduction?

Which of the following is true regarding circumduction?  A. combines flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction B. synonymous with rotation C....

Which of the following is true regarding horizontal adduction?

Which of the following is true regarding horizontal adduction?  A. also called horizontal flexion B. occurs in the transverse plane C. both A...

In anatomical position, the forearm is in what position?

In anatomical position, the forearm is in what position?  A. pronated B. supinated C. flexed D. abducted Answer: B. supinat...

Internal rotation is synonymous with which of the following?

Internal rotation is synonymous with which of the following?  A. medial rotation B. lateral rotation C. external rotation D. none of the above Answer: A....

Foot pronation occurs at which joint?

Foot pronation occurs at which joint?  A. ankle B. subtalar C. both A and B D. pronation does not occur in the foot Answer: B. subt...

In anatomical position what is the position of the elbow?

In anatomical position what is the position of the elbow?  A. 180° B. 0° C. need more information D. none of the above Answer: B. ...

Which of the following is/are true regarding anatomical reference position?

Which of the following is/are true regarding anatomical reference position?  A. palms face forward B. erect posture C. starting position for...

Which of the following terms would accurately describe the biceps muscle?

Which of the following terms would accurately describe the biceps muscle?  A. anterior B. posterior C. medial D. lateral Answer: A....

Which of the following describes the knee joint relative to the ankle joint?

Which of the following describes the knee joint relative to the ankle joint?  A. distal B. proximal C. medial D. lateral Answer: B. ...

Which of the following is/are examples of superficial muscle(s)?

Which of the following is/are examples of superficial muscle(s)?  A. biceps B. triceps C. gastrocnemius D. all of the above Answer: D....

Which of the following terms means "farther from the head"?

Which of the following terms means "farther from the head"?  A. distal B. proximal C. superior D. inferior Answer: D. inferi...

Which of the following are transverse plane movements at the shoulder?

Which of the following are transverse plane movements at the shoulder?  A. horizontal abduction B. medial rotation C. both A and B above D....

In which of the following planes does a forward roll occur?

In which of the following planes does a forward roll occur?  A. sagittal B. frontal C. transverse D. oblique Answer: A. sagitt...

During the preparatory phase for an underhand softball pitch, the hand holding the ball is drawn behind the body prior to the forward swing of the arm. When the hand is drawn behind the body, which of the following movements occurs at the shoulder?

During the preparatory phase for an underhand softball pitch, the hand holding the ball is drawn behind the body prior to the forward swing of the arm....

Which imaginary cardinal plane bisects the body into right and left halves?

Which imaginary cardinal plane bisects the body into right and left halves?  A. sagittal B. frontal C. transverse D. none of the above Answer: A....

Which of the following limb movements occur during "jumping jacks"?

Which of the following limb movements occur during "jumping jacks"?  A. flexion and abduction B. extension and adduction C. flexion and extension D....

Primarily in which plane does the swinging of a baseball bat occur?

Primarily in which plane does the swinging of a baseball bat occur?  A. sagittal B. frontal C. transverse D. obtuse Answer: C. tran...

Abduction occurs in which plane?

Abduction occurs in which plane?  A. sagittal B. frontal C. transverse D. it depends on the action being performed Answer: B. front...

Which of the following motions occurs primarily in the frontal plane?

Which of the following motions occurs primarily in the frontal plane?  A. running B. cartwheel C. pirouette D. all of the above Answer: B....

Which of the following motions occurs primarily in the sagittal plane?

Which of the following motions occurs primarily in the sagittal plane?  A. running B. a cartwheel C. a pirouette D. all of the above Answer: A....

Which of the following categories of motion is mutually exclusive with each of the others?

Which of the following categories of motion is mutually exclusive with each of the others?  A. translational motion B. rectilinear motion C....

Which of the following terms best describes translational motion along a curved line?

Which of the following terms best describes translational motion along a curved line?  A. rectilinear B. curvilinear C. rotational D. general Answer: B....

Most human movement falls into which category?

Most human movement falls into which category?  A. rectilinear B. curvilinear C. angular or rotational D. general Answer: D. gener...

Nodding the head "yes" occurs in which plane?

Nodding the head "yes" occurs in which plane?  A. sagittal B. frontal C. transverse D. oblique Answer: A. sagitt...

Which of the following statements is false?

Which of the following statements is false?  A. the hip is distal to the knee B. the shoulder is superior to the hip C. superficial muscles are...

A dancer performs a pirouette in which plane?

A dancer performs a pirouette in which plane?  A. sagittal B. frontal C. transverse D. longitudinal Answer: C. transver...

Abduction takes place around which axis?

Abduction takes place around which axis?  A. anteroposterior B. mediolateral C. longitudinal D. horizontal Answer: A. anteroposteri...

Elbow extension takes place in what plane?

Elbow extension takes place in what plane?  A. sagittal B. frontal C. transverse D. longitudinal Answer: A. sagitt...

Movements in the transverse plane occur around which axis?

Movements in the transverse plane occur around which axis?  A. mediolateral B. anteroposterior C. longitudinal D. horizontal Answer: C....

The cardinal frontal plane divides the body into equal _____.

The cardinal frontal plane divides the body into equal _____.  A. right and left halves. B. front and back halves. C. top and bottom halves. D....

Which of the following is not an example of a sagittal plane movement?

Which of the following is not an example of a sagittal plane movement?  A. flexion B. hyperextension C. lateral flexion D. plantar flexion Answer: C....