Basic-Biomechanics-7th-Ed-Test-Bank

Basic-Biomechanics-7th-Ed-Test-Bank

Chapter 01
What is Biomechanics?




Multiple Choice Questions


1. Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of biomechanics?
A. the study of human movement
B. the study of biological organisms
C. the study of movement mechanics
D. the study of the mechanical aspects of biological organisms



2. Which of the following terms is applied to the study of systems in a constant state
of motion?
A. statics
B. dynamics
C. anthropometrics
D. plyometrics



3. What term is given to considerations such as the size, shape, and weight of body
segments?
A. cybernetic
B. anthropometric
C. kinematic
D. kinetic



4. Which of the following would not be measured in a kinematic analysis of a tennis serve?
A. angular velocity
B. linear velocity
C. muscular force
D. angular acceleration

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5. Which of the following is an example of a kinetic consideration?
A. muscle force producing a vertical jump
B. impact force landing from a jump
C. both A and B
D. neither A nor B



6. Which of the following is an example of a static situation?
A. a cyclist riding at a constant velocity
B. a person balancing motionless on one foot
C. both A and B
D. neither A nor B



7. Which of the following is associated with kinematics?
A. force
B. displacement
C. mass
D. all of the above



8. Which of the following are anthropometric factors?
A. the length of a forearm
B. the shape of a body
C. the weight of the trunk
D. all of the above



9. Which of the following is included in sports medicine?
A. clinical aspects of exercise and sport
B. scientific aspects of exercise and sport
C. both A and B
D. neither A nor B