Chapter 2, Basic Biomechanics - Clinical
Kinesiology & Anatomy, 7th Edition,
Lynn S. Lippert Exam Question and
Answer
Biomechanics - correct answer ✅✅the application of
principles and methods of mechanics to the structure
(anatomy) and function (kinesiology) of the human body
to produce stability and movement
Mechanics - correct answer ✅✅the branch of physics
dealing with the study of forces and the effect of
application of forces on stability and motion of a body
Statics - correct answer ✅✅involves factors
associated with non-moving systems
Dynamics - correct answer ✅✅involves two factors
associated with moving systems: kinetics and kinematics
Kinetics - correct answer ✅✅forces producing
stabilization or movement in a system
Kinematics - correct answer ✅✅motion created by
forces and incorporates the factors of time, space, and
mass of a moving system
, Chapter 2, Basic Biomechanics - Clinical
Kinesiology & Anatomy, 7th Edition,
Lynn S. Lippert Exam Question and
Answer
Scalar - correct answer ✅✅describes magnitude only
common measures are: speed (miles per hour), length (5
feet), area (3 square feet), volume (1 cubic foot), mass
(kilogram)
Mass - correct answer ✅✅the amount, or aggregate,
of matter in an object (such as a human body)
Vector - correct answer ✅✅magnitude and direction
common measures are: force, velocity, acceleration
Force - correct answer ✅✅the amount and direction of
push or pull applied to objects or body segments
Gravity - correct answer ✅✅the mutual attraction
between the earth and an object
Gravitational Force - correct answer ✅✅the force
exerted on an object or person as the result of gravity
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