Biomechanics ttu EXAM 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is biomechanics? -
correct answer ✅Study of the forces acting on and generated
within a body and the effects of these forces on the tissues, fluid, or
materials used for the diagnosis, treatment, or research purposes.
"Mechanical Laws applied to the structure and function of
biological systems.
Mechanics = -
correct answer ✅analysis of forces and the effects of forces
Biomechanics Emphasizes: -
correct answer ✅- Position, Velocity, Acceleration of an object
- Effects of forces applied by an object
- Effects of forces applied to an object
Used for Performance Enhancement: -
correct answer ✅"Klap" Skates
,Biomechanics ttu EXAM 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
• Allow the foot to be in contact with the ice for a longer amount of
time
Weightlifting shoes
• Reduce forward trunk lean
• Increase quadriceps involvement
Injury Prevention: -
correct answer ✅Running style (foot strike)
• Heel vs. Midfoot vs. Forefoot
Braces & Protective Gear
• Increase stability/integrity
• Reduce impacts (forces) to the body
Movement Technique
• Improve energy transfer with the body
father of biomechanics -
correct answer ✅Giovanni Borelli
,Biomechanics ttu EXAM 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
(1608-1679)
Giovanni Borelli -
correct answer ✅Sought to explain the movements of the body on
mechanical principles
- Learned that levers of the neuromusculoskeletal system magnify
motion but not force
- American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) presents the Borelli
Award each year
father of cinematography -
correct answer ✅Edward J. Muybridge
(1830-1904)
Edward J. Muybridge -
correct answer ✅- Used cinematography to study human and
animal motion
- International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) presents the
Muybridge Award each year
, Biomechanics ttu EXAM 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Pioneer of motion analysis -
correct answer ✅Etienne Marey (1830-1904)
Etienne Marey -
correct answer ✅Developed biomechanical instrumentation
- First force platform
Geoffrey Dyson (1915 - 1981) -
correct answer ✅His goal was to "bridge the gap" between
biomechanics research and practice in sports
Kinesiology: -
correct answer ✅Scientific study of human movement
-Incorporates anatomy, physiology, psychology, and biomechanics
- Broad field of study
Answers (Grade A+)
What is biomechanics? -
correct answer ✅Study of the forces acting on and generated
within a body and the effects of these forces on the tissues, fluid, or
materials used for the diagnosis, treatment, or research purposes.
"Mechanical Laws applied to the structure and function of
biological systems.
Mechanics = -
correct answer ✅analysis of forces and the effects of forces
Biomechanics Emphasizes: -
correct answer ✅- Position, Velocity, Acceleration of an object
- Effects of forces applied by an object
- Effects of forces applied to an object
Used for Performance Enhancement: -
correct answer ✅"Klap" Skates
,Biomechanics ttu EXAM 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
• Allow the foot to be in contact with the ice for a longer amount of
time
Weightlifting shoes
• Reduce forward trunk lean
• Increase quadriceps involvement
Injury Prevention: -
correct answer ✅Running style (foot strike)
• Heel vs. Midfoot vs. Forefoot
Braces & Protective Gear
• Increase stability/integrity
• Reduce impacts (forces) to the body
Movement Technique
• Improve energy transfer with the body
father of biomechanics -
correct answer ✅Giovanni Borelli
,Biomechanics ttu EXAM 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
(1608-1679)
Giovanni Borelli -
correct answer ✅Sought to explain the movements of the body on
mechanical principles
- Learned that levers of the neuromusculoskeletal system magnify
motion but not force
- American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) presents the Borelli
Award each year
father of cinematography -
correct answer ✅Edward J. Muybridge
(1830-1904)
Edward J. Muybridge -
correct answer ✅- Used cinematography to study human and
animal motion
- International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) presents the
Muybridge Award each year
, Biomechanics ttu EXAM 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Pioneer of motion analysis -
correct answer ✅Etienne Marey (1830-1904)
Etienne Marey -
correct answer ✅Developed biomechanical instrumentation
- First force platform
Geoffrey Dyson (1915 - 1981) -
correct answer ✅His goal was to "bridge the gap" between
biomechanics research and practice in sports
Kinesiology: -
correct answer ✅Scientific study of human movement
-Incorporates anatomy, physiology, psychology, and biomechanics
- Broad field of study
