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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 bones, joints, muscles, and tendons viewed in the musculoskeletal system?
Options
A Bones are actuators, joints are cables, muscles are beams, tendons are hinges
B Bones are hinges, joints are ball-sockets, muscles are beams, tendons are actuators
C Bones are beams, joints are hinges/ball-sockets, muscles are actuators, tendons are cables
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D Bones are cables, joints are beams, muscles are hinges, tendons are actuators
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states under '4. The Musculoskeletal System – A Mechanics Problem': "In an engineering view, Bones are beams, joints are hinges/ball-sockets, muscles are actuators, tendons are cables."

Hint

Relate each anatomical component to a common mechanical engineering element based on its function.

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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