Fundamentals of Kinesiology and Movement Analysis Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on muscles, joints, and movement mechanics in this kinesiology quiz. Assess your understanding of biomechanics and anatomy.

#1

Which of the following muscles is responsible for knee extension?

Rectus femoris
Soleus
Tibialis anterior
Adductor magnus
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#2

What is the primary function of the biceps brachii muscle?

Elbow flexion
Elbow extension
Shoulder abduction
Shoulder adduction
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#3

Which of the following terms describes a movement that decreases the angle between two body parts?

Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
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#4

What is the anatomical term for the shoulder blade?

Scapula
Clavicle
Humerus
Radius
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#5

Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the rotator cuff?

Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres major
Subscapularis
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#6

Which of the following joints allows for circumduction movement?

Elbow joint
Hip joint
Knee joint
Wrist joint
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#7

What type of lever system is represented by the arrangement of the effort (E), load (L), and fulcrum (F) in the body when performing a biceps curl with a dumbbell?

First-class lever
Second-class lever
Third-class lever
Fourth-class lever
#8

During which phase of gait does the foot initially make contact with the ground?

Midstance
Initial contact
Toe-off
Swing
#9

Which muscle is primarily responsible for plantar flexion of the ankle?

Gastrocnemius
Tibialis anterior
Peroneus longus
Soleus
1 answered
#10

What is the primary function of the triceps brachii muscle?

Elbow flexion
Elbow extension
Shoulder adduction
Shoulder abduction
1 answered
#11

Which of the following proprioceptors are responsible for detecting changes in muscle length?

Golgi tendon organs
Muscle spindles
Ruffini endings
Pacinian corpuscles
#12

Which of the following movements is associated with the sagittal plane?

Shoulder abduction
Hip abduction
Elbow flexion
Hip rotation
1 answered
#13

Which muscle is NOT involved in dorsiflexion of the ankle?

Tibialis anterior
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Peroneus longus
1 answered
#14

Which of the following muscles is NOT involved in shoulder abduction?

Deltoid
Supraspinatus
Trapezius
Pectoralis major
1 answered
#15

Which muscle is primarily responsible for wrist flexion?

Extensor digitorum
Flexor carpi radialis
Pronator teres
Palmaris longus
1 answered

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