Assessment- Exercise Science
Exam Questions and Answers
(Graded A)
The study of muscles - ANSWER - Myology
The anatomical structure that provides the force necessary to move the body -
ANSWER - Skeletal muscles
The anatomical structure that provides support, movement, and protection for the
body - ANSWER - Bone
The point at which two or more bones come together or make contact - ANSWER -
Joint
Name the six different types of joints and list one example of each. - ANSWER -
Irregular: carpals and tarsals
• Hinge: humerus and ulna
• Pivot: humerus and radius
• Condyloid (True Wrist): radiocarpal (joint of the wrist)
• Saddle: first carpometacarpal (joint of the thumb)
• Ball & Socket: shoulder and hip
Partial contractions do not occur in the skeletal muscles. - ANSWER - All or none
principal
The amount of muscle force can vary by the _______ of motor units recruited during
movement (exercise or activities of daily living) and due to the ______ in which the
motor units are recruited. - ANSWER - number; frequency