Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a term associated with mechanics?

• Statics

• Kinetics

• Thermodynamics

• Dynamics

What is the force that creates compression?

• Gravity

• Traction

• Push

• Friction

What is the upward force a supporting surface exerts when an object pushes downward on the supporting surface?

• Gravity

• Ground reaction force

• Friction

• Traction

Which type of motion occurs in a curved path that is not circular?

• Linear motion

• Curvilinear motion

• Rotational motion

• Angular motion

What is the tendency of a force to produce rotation about an axis?

• Kinematics

• Torque

• Gravity

• Friction

According to Newton's First Law of Motion, an object stays at rest or in motion at a constant state unless acted upon by an external force. True or False?

• True

• False

What is the point at which the sum of the mass of all body segments is located?

• Base of support

• Center of mass

• Line of gravity

• Center of gravity

Which type of lever has the force between the axis and resistance?

• First class lever

• Second class lever

• Third class lever

• None of the above

What is a tool that permits a change of effort or direction of force required to lift a load, or both?

• Simple machine

• Complex machine

• Mechanical advantage

• None of the above

What is a slanted surface that rises from one level to another?

• Ramp

• Lever

• Pulley

• Inclined plane