When Considering How the Concept of Center of Mass Affects

question 8

Multiple Choice

When considering how the concept of center of mass affects your patient's movement, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Center of pull is another term for center of mass.
• B) Each body part, such as a leg or an arm, has its own center of mass.
• C) The whole body has a center of mass that cannot be localized.
• D) When weight is added to body, the center of mass moves away from the added weight.

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Definitions:

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