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BME 102 HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN SYSTEM: MAN AS A LIVING MACHINE Objective Question
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From an engineering perspective, how are muscles viewed in the Musculoskeletal System?
Options
A As beams
B As hinges/ball-sockets
C As actuators
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D As cables
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 5, under 'The Musculoskeletal System – A Mechanics Problem', states: 'In an engineering view, Bones are beams, joints are hinges/ball-sockets, muscles are actuators, tendons are cables.'

Hint

Muscles are responsible for generating movement, similar to what a mechanical device does.

Question Info

Course: BME 102
Topic: HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN SYSTEM: MAN AS A LIVING MACHINE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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