OMT Kinesiology & Biomechanics

Question 1

Which plane of the body divides it into anterior and posterior halves?

Accepted Answer

Frontal (coronal) plane

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Sagittal plane

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Transverse plane

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Oblique plane

Question 2

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle produces force while lengthening?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric contraction

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Concentric contraction

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Isometric contraction

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Isotonic contraction

Question 3

The axis of rotation for flexion and extension of the elbow joint runs in which direction?

Accepted Answer

Medial-lateral

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Anterior-posterior

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Superior-inferior

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Oblique

Question 4

What term describes the ratio of force output to force input in a lever system?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical advantage

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Torque coefficient

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Force couple

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Moment arm ratio

Question 5

The biceps brachii crosses how many joints, making it a multi-joint muscle?

Accepted Answer

Two joints

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One joint

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Three joints

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Four joints

Question 6

Which class of lever has the fulcrum located between the effort and the load?

Accepted Answer

First-class lever

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Second-class lever

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Third-class lever

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Fourth-class lever

Question 7

Which term describes the movement of a limb segment away from the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

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Adduction

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Circumduction

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Rotation