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Human Factors Engineering
Exam 1
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Engineering
Undergraduate 3
03/09/2010

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Term
Muscles
Definition
Generate forces for movement and posture. Made up of elastic protein fibers and connective tissues.
-Smooth(walls of blood vessels and internal organs)
-cardiac(heart)
-skeletal(striated)
Term
Tendons
Definition
Connective tissue strands that connect muscles to bones. They transmit muscles forces to bones.
Term
Joints
Definition
Permit movement, posture, strength, support, shape, and protection for organs.
Term
Ligaments
Definition
Protein cords that bind the bones at a joint. May be strained when bending is extreme, or moderate but sustained.
Term
Tendon Sheath
Definition
Fluid-filled protective covering over tendon near a bony projection(joint) or tough connective tissue to protect tendon from wear and tear.
Term
Invertebral Disc
Definition
-Compressible cushions with tough outer covering(annulus fibrosus) over central pulp(nucleus pulposus).
-Gives strength, flexibility to spine; absorbs shocks from vibrations and protects vertebral endplate from degeneration.
Term
Vertebra
Definition
The bone that makes up the spinal column. 26 vertebrae(33 in young children). Top 24 separated by compressible discs.
Term
kcal/min of energy
Definition
amount of energy expended while working.
rest-1.5
very light-1.6/2.5
light-2.5/5
moderate-5/7.5
heavy-7.5/10
very heavy-10/12.5
unduly heavy->12.5
Term
Bone regions in the spine
Definition
7 cervical-neck
12 thoracic-chest
5 lumbar-lower back
4 sacral-upper pelvic
5 coccygeal(tail)-lower pelvic
Term
Curves in the spine
Definition
Lordosis-neck and lower back
Kyphosis-chest and hip
Term
Prime Mover
Definition
Agonist-effects actual movements
Term
Antagonist
Definition
-Acts by relaxing and enabling the prime mover to work.
-Capable of preventing the movement by contraction
Term
Fixator
Definition
Provides stable base by steadying a part of the body from which other muscles perform.
Term
Synergist
Definition
Control position of immediate joints such that passing over several joints. May exert power in moving distal joint. Assists prime mover
Term
Reliability
Definition
Consistency or stability of measurements of a variable over time.
r>0.8 considered strong
Term
Accuracy
Definition
Validity-Extent to which measurements of variable actually measure or predict what they are intended to measure or predict.
Term
Validity
Definition
Criterion Related Validity-A variable that can predict he value of another variable
Content Validity-The extent to which a measure samples the domain of investigation
Construct Validity-Does the measure address an underlying construct or theory
Face Validity-Does the measure look as though it measures what is intended.
Term
Heart Rate
Definition
The number of heart beats per unit of time. Typically express as beats per min(bpm)
-Strain Variable
Term
PWC
Definition
Physical Work Capacity-The maximal rate at which the body can use oxygen at sea level under specified conditions. Usually in kcal/min
Term
VO2 Max
Definition
Maximal Oxygen Uptake
Term
Quadratic
Definition
Term
Exponential
Definition
Term
Determine whether a criterion variable has a significant effect on a response variable.
Definition
T-test, ANOVA
Term
Determine whether the effect of one factor on a response variable differs from the effect of another factor(or other factors)
Definition
T-test, regression analysis, ANOVA
Term
Development of predictive models
Definition
regression analysis
Term
Determine association between variables
Definition
correlation analysis
Term
Descriptive Statistics
Definition
Describes population characteristics
Term
Stress
Definition
Stressor-A condition that has an adverse effect on the body.
-physiological, biomechanical, task-related, environmental, mental, psychological, or psychosocial.
-weight lifted, distance weight is carried, speed of conveyor, level of difficulty of mental computations, temperature, humidity, fear of making errors, number of workers in workspace, level of noise made by co-workers talking
-U shaped curve for performance-workload relationship-is some amount of stress necessary.
Term
Strain
Definition
Reaction to stress
-body temperature, sweat rate, heart rate, breathing rate, electromyographic response(EMG), electroencephalographic response(EEG), muscular contraction level
Term
Static(Anthropometry)
Definition
involves no motion.
-Structure of body
Term
Dynamic(Anthropometry)
Definition
involves motion of body or part of body
-When performing a task
Term
Force, Torque
Definition
Force or torque about a joint
Term
Compression, Shear, Torsion
Definition
Pressure and force in a joint
-torsion is twisting
Term
Flexion
Definition
Movement that closes the angle at a joint
-Opposite of extension
Term
Extension
Definition
Movement that opens the angle at a joint
-Opposite of flexion
Term
Hyperextension
Definition
The movement of joints, tendons, or muscles beyond the normal limit or range of motion
Term
Rotation
Definition
Movement of an object in a circular motion
Term
Supination
Definition
facing up
Term
Pronation
Definition
facing down
Term
Task Related
Definition
Frequency of lifting
Term
Machine Related
Definition
color of LCD screen
Term
Environmental Related
Definition
noise, vibration
Term
Person Related
Definition
age, strength
Term
Cognitive
Definition
Working memory-ability to perform operation
Term
Perceptual
Definition
Attaining awareness or understanding of sensory information
-visual
Term
Sensorimotor
Definition
coordinating sensory experiences(seeing and hearing) with physical, motoric actions
-5 senses
Term
physiological
Definition
cardiopulmonary-energy generation and exchanges
Term
psychosocial factors
Definition
the unique internal processes that occur within the individual in a social environment.
Term
Tendinitis
Definition
inflammation of the tendons
-may be cause by excessive muscular forces or repetitive forces
Term
Bursitis
Definition
inflammation of the bursa(small sacs of synovial fluid in the body.
-from excessive lifting of arms
Term
Bursitis
Definition
inflammation of the bursa(small sacs of synovial fluid in the body.
-from excessive lifting of arms
Term
Segment length
Definition
Term
Link length
Definition
Term
Center of mass
Definition
Term
Moment
Definition
Term
tenosynovitis
Definition
inflammation of the tendon sheath, usually with inflammation of the underlying tendon.
-from excessive gripping and squeezing of hand tools
Term
Class 1 lever
Definition
head-pivot between effort and resistance
Term
class 2 lever
Definition
foot-resistance between pivot and effort
Term
class 3 lever
Definition
elbow-effort is between resistance and pivot
Term
maximal heart rate
Definition
pwc, used to determine a workers energy production indirectly
Term
open loop system
Definition
cannot be controlled after activation
-firing a gun
Term
closed loop system
Definition
continuous control & feedback with error correction.
-driving a car
Term
Human-machine systems
Definition
Manual-human controls operation and provides power from physical strength
Mechanical(semiautomatic)-human controls operation and power provided by machine
Automated-no human intervention for functions to include sensing, info processing, decision making and action.
-must be fully programmed
-human function are installation, monitoring, programming, maintenance
Term
Properties of human-machine systems
Definition
sensing-receiving info from outside or inside body(feedback or stored)
storage(memory)-info may be stored in code or symbolic form
info processing & decision making-occurs in brain and may result in decision for action. may used stored inf
action-operation resulting from decision
Term
Field & lab research
Definition
field advantages-generalizable, more realistic
disadvantages-costly, safety hazards present, lack of experimental control(replication of measurement, holding variables constant, disruptiveness of process, precision of data effected)
Term
relationship bewtween workload and performance
Definition
inverse u. normally distributed.
there is a peak between workload and performance after workload reaches a certain point, performance begins to decrease
Term
EMG
Definition
Electromyographic response-strain variable
involves testing the electrical activity of muscles
Term
EEG
Definition
Electroencephalographic Response-strain
A test to detect problems in the electrical activity of the brain
Term
ATP
Definition
Adenosine triphospate-a nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue.
the major source of energy for cellular reactions
Term
ADP
Definition
Adenosine diphospate-an ester of adenosine that is converted to ATP for energy storage
Term
Reason for loss in stature due to aging
Definition
-bones becoming compressed.
-thinning and loss of fluid in discs.
Term
What factors influence body size.
Definition
Age-max height early-mid 20's
-decreases at 60/65
Sex
Ethnicity-talles holland, shortest japan
Nutritional status and general health
type of occupation
Term
What factors add to body size.
Definition
Clothing, body position, Restraints
Term
Workspace envelope
Definition
3 dimensional space within which an individual works
-space where hands are used
Term
out of reach requirements
Definition
distance required to prevent a person from reaching something over a barrier
Term
clearance requirements
Definition
minimum space needed to move through a tight space or perform work in a confined area
Term
How much is reach reduced with parallel or crossed harness, winter jackets
Definition
2 inches
Term
how much is reach reduced when pushing a button compared to grasping a knob
Definition
2 inches
Term
how much is workspace envelope reduced in people with arm prostheses
Definition
above elbow-83%
below elbow-45%
Term
what is the difference between normal and maximum work surface area
Definition
normal-area reached by sweeping forearm while upper arm hangs in natural position
maximum-area reached by extending arm from the shoulder
Term
Human factors helps with design of facemasks by using anthropometry..T or F
Definition
True
Term
Human lever systems are very efficient..T or F
Definition
False
Term
Human factors=ergonomics...T or F
Definition
True
Term
oxygen consumption & heart rate measure physiological, not biomechanical measure...T or F
Definition
True
Term
Three major flexor muscles of the elbow
Definition
brachioradialis, biceps brachii, brachialis
Term
What is the reference used in class form anthropometric data
Definition
NASA
Term
Quantitative relationship between oxygen consumption and heart rate is??
Definition
Linear
Term
The equation for learning curve
Definition
y=ax^b
Term
4 Important properties of human-machine systems
Definition
sensing, storage of information, information processing & decision making, action functions
Term
Three phases of machines in chronological order
Definition
age of machines/1790-1890
power revolution/1870-1945
machine for minds/1945-?
Term
best statistical method for determining whether 4 methods are the same or not
Definition
ANOVA
Term
Define HFE
Definition
the measurement, analysis, evaluation, and design of systems involving human-machine-task-environment interaction for the purpose of enhancing performance, safety and health
Term
Factors that affect energy consumption during work
Definition
Posture
Work rate
Tool design
Mechanical aids
Term
anthropometric principles in design
Definition
extremes-design for 5th or 95th, not both
adjustability-when a fixed extreme does not accomodate the other extreme
average-when the other 2 designs are not feasible
Term
Normal distribution in anthropometry
Definition
P(x>17)=P(z- (14-u)/sd)
x nd(u,sd^2)
Term
Why do you feel fatigue after sitting for so long
Definition
lactic acid buildup
Term
CTD vs injury
Definition
cumulative trauma disorder-damage caused by repetitive activities..carpel tunnel
injury-damage caused by outside force..bruise, fracture
Term
basal metabolism
Definition
minimum amount of energy required to maintain vital function at rest
Term
MAP
Definition
mean arterial pressure
older in age higher the pressure
sex
Term
synergist and antagonist for elbow extension
Definition
synergyst-elbow antagonist-biceps brachii
Term
6.5 kcal/min is regarded as??
Definition
Moderate
Term
Most accurate measure of physiological strain
Definition
Term
Muscles generate.......which is transmitted to bones by.........
Definition
force........tendons
Term
Not true name of journal.
human factors, journal of human ergology, journal of ergonomics, journal of applied ergonomics
Definition
journal of ergonomics, journal of applied ergonomics
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