Biomechanics MCQ: Biomechanics Chapter 2

Biomechanics Chapter 2

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

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

A. lateral and medial rotation
B. left and right rotation
C. internal and external rotation
D. all of the above are correct

Answer: B. left and right rotation

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

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

A. shoulder adduction
B. shoulder girdle elevation
C. shoulder flexion
D. both A and B

Answer: B. shoulder girdle elevation

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

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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. dorsiflexion

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

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

A. medial
B. lateral
C. posterior
D. anterior

Answer: B. lateral

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

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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. all of the above

Answer: D. all of the above

Which view is best for observing normal human gait?

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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 view

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

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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. all of the above are unique to 3-D systems

Answer: C. z

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

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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 vertical axis

Answer: B. y

Which is true about the Cartesian coordinate system?

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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 two-dimensional or three-dimensional motion.
C. both A and B
D. none of the above

Answer: C. both A and B

Which of the following is true regarding circumduction?

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Which of the following is true regarding circumduction?

A. combines flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction
B. synonymous with rotation
C. both A and B
D. none of the above

Answer: A. combines flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction