Kinesiology Final

Bones reshape themselves based upon the stresses that are placed upon them.

True

Both the size and shape of bones can limit or allow movement.

True

Diagonal abduction is movement by a limb through a diagonal plane away from midline of body

True

Diarthrodial joints are also known as synovial joints.

True

Longitudinal bone growth continues as long as epiphyseal plates are open.

True

Of all the movements possible in the joints of the body, flexion/extension is the most commonly occurring.

True

Movements in the transverse plane occur around which axis?

Vertical

Motion between the articular surfaces of bone is known as

arthrokinematics

The three specific types of accessory motions are described as

roll, spin, and glide

Movement of the little finger side of the hand toward the forearm in the lateral plane is

ulnar flexion

Abduction takes place around which axis?

Anteroposterior

Which of the following is the correct definition of Biomechanics?

Application of mechanical physics to human motion

During an underhand softball pitch that does not involve a windmill windup, the hand holding the ball is moved to a posterior position with respect the torso prior to the forward swing of the arm that releases the ball. In what order do the movements occur at the shoulder joint to make this motion possible?

Extension, flexion

Aging induces a progressive increase of collagen in bone that results in an increase in brittleness.

False

Cancellous bone is stiffer and therefore can withstand greater stress but less strain than cortical bone

False

Cortical bone has a low degree of porosity which consists of approximately 5-30% mineralized tissue.

False

The scapula is an example of an irregular bone.

False

The shape of bones does not limit movement.

False

Typical bony features include tendons, epiphysis, and articular cartilage.

False

Each of the following joints allows a slight amount of motion to occur except?

Gomphosis

Which of the following is not an example of a movement in the Sagittal plane?

Lateral flexion

Which of the following is not a function performed by the skeletal system?

Production of heat

Which of the following best describes the anatomical location of the head with respect to the left arm?

Superior and medial