Guess Paper 1: Biomechanics Ergonomics Fall – 2020 Past Papers
University Name – Confidential
NOTE: Q.1 is compulsory, attempt any four questions from the remaining. All questions carry equal marks. Phones and other Electronic Gadgets are not allowed.
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Total Marks: 70, Passing Marks (35)
Q. No.1) Define the following terminologies? (14)
(i) Statics (ii) Workload (iii) Anthropometry
(iv) Kinematics (v) Biomechanics (vi) Mechanics
(vii) Dynamics
Q. No. 2) Write down the biomechanics of the followings (14)
(i) Ankle and Foot (ii) Articular Cartilage (iii) Knee
(iv) Skeletal muscles (v) Shoulder (vi) Tendons
(vii) Wrist and Hand
Q. No. 3) (a)Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative approach for analyzing human movements?(14)
(b) Write down the uses of different available instrumentation for measuring kinetic quantities?
Q. No.4) (a) What are the different common units (SI) of measurement for followings? (14)
(i) Volume (ii) Density (iii)Torque (iv) Pressure
(v) Force (vi) Weight (vii) Mass
(b) Write the factors that influence relative mobility and stability of upper extremity articulation.
Q.No.5) Discuss in detail psychosocial factors in work related musculoskeletal disorders. (14)
Q. No.6) (a)Elaborate muscles that are active in specific lower extremity movements.(14)
(b)Discuss adaptation of lower extremity to its weight bearing functions?
Q. No.7) Write in detail biomechanical contribution to common injuries of the lower extremity. (14)
Q. No.8) (a) Write in detail macroergonomics? (14)
(b) Write cognitive and behavioral occupational demands of work.
Guess Paper 2: Biomechanics Ergonomics Spring – 2020 Past Papers
University Name – Confidential
NOTE: Q.1 is compulsory, attempt any four questions from the remaining. All questions carry equal marks. Phones and other Electronic Gadgets are not allowed.
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Total Marks: 70, Passing Marks (35)
Q. No.1) Define angular analogues of the following? (14)
(i) Impulse (ii) Momentum (iii) Force
(iv) Mass (v) Angular acceleration (vi) Impulse
(vii) Newton’s law of motion
Q. No. 2) (a) Write down the biomechanics of the followings? (14)
(i) Lumbar spine (ii) Cervical spine (iii) Anthroplasty(iv) Gait
(b)Write down the ergonomics of the followings?
(i) Children and Youth (ii) Aging (iii) Play(iv) Leisure
Q. No. 3) (a) Discuss various factors that influencing relative mobility and stability of different regions of
spine? (14)
(b) Relationship between muscle location and nature of muscle action in the trunk?
Q. No.4) (a) In biomechanics, write the engineering approaches to standing sitting and Lying? (b) Discuss biomechanics of fracture fixation?
Q.No.5) Discuss in detail angular kinematics of human movement. (14)
Q.No.6) Describe human movement in fluid medium, mentioning? (14)
(i) Nature of fluids (ii) Drag and components of drag (iii) Lift force
(iv) Propulsion in a fluid medium
Q. No.7) Discuss biomechanical assessment of lower extremity and gait? (14)
Q. No.8) (a) Discuss biomechanical contribution to common injuries of the spine? (14)
(b) Write special considerations of the following with reference to ergonomics,
(i) Lifting analysis (ii) Seating
