Biomechanics MCQ With Answer Key

BIOMECHANICS
MCQS
CH 1 TO 8

1. Process of forming deductions is known as
   a) Inference.
   b) Statics
   c) Dynamics
   d) Biomechanics

2. Most human movement activities are categorized as
a) Linear motion
b) Angular motion
c) Rectilinear motion
d) Curvilinear motion
e) General motion

3. Flexion and extension occurs in which plane
a) Frontal
b) Sagittal
c) Transverse
d) Horizontal

4. Horizontal adduction and abduction occurs in which plane
a) Frontal
b) Sagittal
c) Transverse
d) Coronal

5. Resistance to action or to change is known as
a) Momentum
b) Inertia
c) Force
d) Work
e) Torque

6. 6. _ is condition of reduced bone mineral density that predisposes individuals to fractures
   a) Osteoporosis
   b) Osteoarthritis
   c) Osteopenia
   d) Female athlete triad
8. 7. Which of the following fractures is compete and involves fragments of the bone.
   a) Greenstick
   b) Transverse
   c) Oblique
   d) Comminuted
10. 8. Progressive bone pathology associated with repeated loafing is known as
    a) Fracture
    b) Acute loading
    c) Repetitive loading
    d) Stress reaction
12. 9. Apophysitis at the site of _ is known as Osgood disease
    a) Tibial Condyle
    b) Tibial tubercle
    c) Patellar tendon attachment
    d) Patellar ligament attachment
14. 10. Mid Tibiofibular joint is an example of
    a) Synarthrosis
    b) Syndesmosis
    c) Amphiarthrosis
    d) Synchrondrosis
16. 11. __ is an example of permitting non axial movements
    a) Gliding
    b) Hinge
    c) Pivot
    d) Ball and socket
    e) Saddle
18. 12. Joint with unusually large motion is known as

a) Hypertrophy
b) Hyperplasia
c) Hypermobile
d) Atrophy

13. 13.A series of quick bouncing type stretches is known as
    a) Active stretching
    b) Passive stretching
    c) Static stretching
    d) Ballistic stretching
15. 14. _ is the ability of muscle to exert tension over time
    a) Muscle power
    b) Muscle strength
    c) Muscle work
    d) Muscle endurance
17. 15. Acromiiclavicular joint is an example of
    a) Ball and socket joint
    b) Hinge joint
    c) Synarthrosis
    d) Diarthrodial joint
19. 16. Normal carrying angle ranges from
    a) 5 to 10
    b) 5 to 15
    c) 10 to 15
    d) 15 to 20
21. 17. __ distribute load at knee
    a) Patellar tendon
    b) Patellar ligament
    c) Cruciate ligament
    d) Meniscus
23. 18. Which of the following muscle is known as Unlocker of knee

a) Hamstrings
b) Quadriceps
c) Biceps femoris
d) Popliteus

19. 19. Carpals are an example of
    a) Long bone
    b) Short bone
    c) Irregular bone
    d) Flat bone
21. 20. Most Epiphysis close at the age of
    a. 18
    b. 19
    c. 20
    d. 21
    e. 25

ANSWER KEY