Biomechanics is the study of how the body moves and functions, and it relates to you now and in the future by helping you understand movement and prevent injuries.

• Biomechanics is the study of how the body moves and functions, and it relates to you now and in the future by helping you understand movement and prevent injuries.

• Biomechanics is only about studying animal movement and has no relevance to humans.

• Biomechanics is a branch of chemistry that deals with body fluids.

• Biomechanics is the study of weather patterns and their effect on sports.

Fill in the blank: Biomechanics is the science of movement in a living body, focusing on how _______, bones, tendons, and ligaments work together to facilitate movement.

• muscles

• nerves

• organs

• cells

Which of the following is NOT a plane of motion?

• Sagittal

• Frontal

• Transverse

• Circular

Which plane of motion divides the body into left and right halves?

• Sagittal

• Frontal

• Transverse

• Oblique

Which type of muscle contraction involves the muscle lengthening under tension?

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric

• Static

What is the term for a muscle contraction where the muscle does not change length?

• Isometric

• Isotonic

• Eccentric

• Concentric

Which muscle action refers to increasing the angle between two body parts?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

What is the muscle action called when a limb moves away from the midline of the body?

• Abduction

• Adduction

• Flexion

• Extension

Which muscle role is responsible for producing the main force during a movement?

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Synergist

• Fixator

What is the role of a muscle that opposes the main movement?

• Antagonist

• Agonist

• Synergist

• Fixator