PHS Body Mechanics Flashcards

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What are biomechanics?

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Studies of how living organisms move, used to ensure safety, optimal design of equipment, and injury treatment methods.

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What do biomechanics include?

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Body mechanics specific to the human body, using physics and laws of mechanics to determine function, preventing complications or injury.

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How are biomechanics used in sports?

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To study causes, treatment, and prevention of injuries, and determine proper body positioning for sports and activities.

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What is exercise biomechanics?

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Represents how body movements apply to performance, aiding athletes, coaches, and medical professionals.

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What is proper body alignment and posture?

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Brings the body into optimal position for balance and function, minimizing strain on joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

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What are lever systems?

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Created by bones, joints, and muscles to generate torque and movement, including fulcrum, load, and effort.

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What is movement in biomechanics?

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A direction change away from proper body alignment, requiring the musculoskeletal system and affecting the body in various ways.

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What is torque in biomechanics?

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The twisting or turning force applied to a joint or bone, producing rotational movement and potentially causing injury.

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What is tension in biomechanics?

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Acts along the length of muscles, tendons, or ligaments, allowing for limb and joint movement and enabling coordinated muscle actions.

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What is elasticity in biomechanics?

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Describes tissue’s ability to stretch under force and return to their original shape, allowing for muscle, tendon, and ligament function.