MBLEx Domain 2: Kinesiology

Which structure is primarily responsible for proprioception in the muscle?

During the concentric phase of a bicep curl, which type of muscle contraction occurs in the biceps brachii?

Which of the following is not a component of a sarcomere, the basic unit of muscle fiber?

In which phase of a plyometric movement does the muscle lengthen before immediately contracting?

What term describes the smallest motor units activated by the nervous system under low force demands?

Which muscle action occurs without any change in muscle length, despite force being applied?

Which muscle fiber type is characterized by high capacity for aerobic energy supply but low power output?

What is the role of the rotator cuff muscles in shoulder movement?

The sliding filament theory describes the process of muscle contraction involving the sliding of which two filaments?

What is the primary action of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Which ligament limits the anterior translation of the tibia on the femur?

What phenomenon describes the increased force of muscle contraction as a result of increased speed of contraction?

Which structure acts as a shock absorber in the knee joint?

The SITS muscles refer to which group of muscles?

During an overhead press, which muscle is primarily responsible for extending the elbow?

Which nerve is commonly associated with carpal tunnel syndrome due to compression?

What is the primary function of the serratus anterior muscle?

The ability of a muscle to return to its original length after being stretched is known as:

Which muscle is primarily involved in the lateral rotation of the thigh?

In the context of muscle fiber arrangement, what does the term "pennate" refer to?