Biomechanics and Kinesiology Quiz

What does kinetics study?

• Movement created by forces

• Study of movement

• Forces that cause a movement

• Mechanical principles

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

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Which term is associated with the study of forces that cause movement?

• Kinematics

• Kinetics

• Biomechanics

• Kinesiology

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

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What does kinesiology primarily focus on?

• Mechanical principles

• Study of movement

• Forces that cause movement

• Movement created by forces

Which concept is related to the study of forces?

• Kinematics

• Kinetics

• Thermodynamics

• Optics

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

NGSS.HS-PS2-2

NGSS.HS-PS2-3

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

What is the other starting position mentioned besides the anatomical position?

• Sitting position

• Fundamental position

• Lying position

• Rotational position

What is the importance of the anatomical position?

• It is a position for relaxation.

• It is a starting position for movement description.

• It is a position for exercise.

• It is a position for sleeping.

What does the term "lateral" refer to in descriptive terminology?

• Towards the middle/mid-line

• Away from the middle/mid-line

• Above the mid-line

• Below the mid-line

In anatomical terms, what does "medial" mean?

• Away from the mid-line

• Towards the mid-line

• Above the mid-line

• Below the mid-line

What does the term "posterior" refer to in descriptive terminology?

• The front of the body

• The side of the body

• The back of the body

• The bottom of the body

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Lateral

• Superior