Anatomy
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The Femur.
What is the movement that decreases the angle of a joint
Flexion.
What is the primary energy system used during a 100 meter sprint?
The ATP-PC system
What is the term for the study of forces and their effects on the human body?
Biomechanics
What is the best thing to do before exercising to prevent strains and sprains?
Stretch your muscles.
Where is the patella bone located?
The Knee.
What is the term for moving a limb away from the midline?
Abduction.
What is the amount of oxygen consumed during rest referred to as?
Resting metabolic rate.
What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact?
Friction.
What is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee?
The Anterior cruciate ligament.
The shoulder joint is an example of what type of joint?
A ball-and-socket joint
What is the opposite of pronation?
Supination.
Lactic acid primarily builds up during which type of exercise?
Anaerobic.
What is the rotational force around a joint is known as?
Torque.
The acronym R.I.C.E. stands for....
Rest, ice, compression, elevation.
What is the term for soft connective tissue that cushions joints?
Cartilage.
Throwing an underhand softball pitch is an example of...
Circumduction.
the term for the maximal amount of oxygen the body can utilize is...
The VO2 max.
What are the three primary planes of movement in biomechanics?
The sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes.
Wearing properly fitted shoes can prevent what type of common running injury?
Shin splints.
Name the 3 types of muscle tissue in the in the human body.
Smooth, cardiac, and skeletal muscle.
What is the term for a muscle that stabilizes during joint movement?
A Synergist
The heart's ability to pump blood is measured by what value?
Cardiac output.
What is the term for the center of mass of the body?
Center of gravity.
What is the term for the gradual increase in physical activity intensity?
Progressive overload.