Biomechanics Quiz 2

Which of the following is not an example of a sagittal plane movement? a) hyperextension b) plantar flexion c) lateral flexion d) flexion

c) lateral flexion

Choose the term that describes "toward the back of the body." a) rectilinear b) medial c) posterior d) proximal

c) posterior

In anatomical position, the forearm is in what position? a) abducted b) flexed c) supinated d) pronated

c) supinated

The cardinal frontal plane divides the body into equal... a) front and back halves b) top and bottom halves c) right and left halves d) medial and lateral halves

a) front and back halves

Most human movement falls into which category? a) general b) curvilinear c) rectilinear d) angular of rotational

a) general

Which of the following describes the knee joint relative to the ankle joint? a) lateral b) proximal c) distal d) medial

b) proximal

Abduction occurs in which plane? a) transverse b) sagittal c) frontal d) vertical

c) frontal

What term is used to describe the motion of bringing the foot closer to the lower leg? a) extension b) flexion c) plantar flexion d) dorsiflexion

d) dorsiflexion

Movements in the transverse plane occur around which axis? a) mediolateral b) anteroposterior c) horizontal d) longitudinal

d) longitudinal

Which of the following motions occurs primarily in the sagittal plane? a) a pirouette b) playing golf c) a cartwheel d) running

d) running