Applied anatomy

In terms of force application on a pedal, which of the following options best describes tangential force? This is a force that acts in a:

Perpendicular direction along the surface of the pedal

Medial-lateral direction along the surface of the pedal

Anterior-posterior direction along the surface of the pedal

Infero-medial direction along the surface of the pedal

Which of the following options is another name for form drag?

Pressure drag

Frictional resistance

Skin-friction drag

Skin resistance

Which of the following is form drag NOT dependent on?

Size of cyclist

Orientation of cyclist's body in relation to air flow

Shape of bike

Surface of track

During a grande plie, which of the following joint actions is occurring across the metatarsophalangeal joints?

Hyperextension

Abduction

Flexion

Medial rotation

What contraction is occurring in the hip flexors during the recovery phase of a pedal cycle?

Concentric

Isometric

Eccentric

Isokinetic

What contraction is occurring in the hip extensors during the power phase of a pedal cycle?

Concentric

Isometric

Eccentric

Isokinetic

What is NOT a type of drag experienced in swimming?

Form drag

Wave drag

Surface drag

Aerodynamic drag

Shaving body hair decreases surface drag and increases velocity

True

False

What is NOT the name of one of the propulsive forces produced by the arms and hands? During swimming?

Lift force

Drag force

Wave force

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