Muscle Contraction and Force Movement Quiz

What term is used to describe a force that acts inward towards the midline of the body?

• Varus force

• Valgus force

• Isotonic force

• Isometric force

Which of the following is an example of a varus force movement?

• Kicking a soccer ball

• Bending the elbow

• Spreading the fingers apart

• Lateral ankle sprain

What type of muscle contraction occurs when there is a change in muscle length and joint movement?

• Isotonic contraction

• Isometric contraction

• Eccentric contraction

• Concentric contraction

Which of the following is an example of an isotonic contraction movement?

• Holding a plank position

• Pushing against a wall

• Bicep curl with a dumbbell

• Maintaining a static yoga pose

What type of muscle contraction occurs when there is no change in muscle length or joint movement?

• Isotonic contraction

• Isometric contraction

• Eccentric contraction

• Concentric contraction

Which of the following is an example of an isometric contraction movement?

• Walking

• Squatting

• Holding a heavy object

• Performing sit-ups

Which force movement is characterized by an outward deviation from the midline of the body?

• Varus force

• Valgus force

• Isotonic force

• Isometric force

Which of the following is an example of a valgus force movement?

• Jumping

• Clapping hands together

• Closing the eyes

• Medial ankle sprain

What term is used to describe the lengthening of a muscle as it generates force?

• Concentric contraction

• Eccentric contraction

• Isotonic contraction

• Isometric contraction

Which of the following is an example of an eccentric contraction movement?

• Lifting a heavy weight

• Performing a plank

• Jumping jacks

• Contracting the biceps