Introduction to Kinesiology and Biomechanics

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What does biomechanics focus on in relation to human movement?

Neuroscience related to physical activities

Application of mechanics principles to human movement (correct)

Behavioral aspects of movement patterns

The effects of gravity on the body

Which term describes a body part located above another part?

Distal

Inferior

Superior (correct)

Lateral

What type of motion involves all parts moving through the same angle but not necessarily the same distance?

Angular motion (correct)

Static motion

Dynamic motion

Linear motion

In the anatomical position, how are the palms oriented?

Facing forwards Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a non-moving system in motion terminology?

Static Signup and view all the answers

Match the following anatomical terms with their definitions:

Proximal = Location closest to trunk Distal = Location farther from trunk Medial = Toward midline Lateral = Away from the midline Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of motion with their descriptions:

Linear = Movement in a straight line, all parts move same distance Angular = Movement about a fixed point, all parts move through the same angle Static = Non-moving system Dynamic = Moving systems Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their physiological orientation:

Superior = Located above, toward the head Inferior = Located below, toward the feet Anterior = More forward, front side Posterior = More to the back, back side Signup and view all the answers

Match the following kinesiological terms with their focus areas:

Kinesiology = Study of movement Biomechanics = Principles of mechanics applied to human movement Kinetics = Forces causing movement Kinematics = Time, space, mass aspects of motion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following positions with their characteristics:

Anatomical position = Body standing upright, palms forward Fundamental position = Palms face thighs Superficial = Located closer to the surface Deep = Located further from the surface Signup and view all the answers

Kinematics refers to the forces causing movement in a moving system.

False Signup and view all the answers

In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands face backward.

False Signup and view all the answers

Static motion refers to moving systems.

False Signup and view all the answers

Proximal indicates a location further from the trunk of the body.

False Signup and view all the answers

Linear motion occurs in a straight line with all parts moving the same distance at the same time.

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Kinesiology and Biomechanics

Kinesiology is the study of human movement, encompassing anatomy, physiology, physics, and geometry.
Biomechanics applies mechanical principles to human movement.
Static systems are non-moving, while dynamic systems are moving.
Kinetics examines the forces causing movement.
Kinematics describes the time, space, and mass aspects of a moving system.

Descriptive Terminology

Anatomical Position: Body standing upright, palms forward.
Fundamental Position: Palms facing thighs (used for upper extremity rotation).
Medial: Towards the midline of the body.
Lateral: Away from the midline of the body.
Anterior (Ventral): Front of the body.
Posterior (Dorsal): Back of the body.
Proximal: Closer to the trunk.
Distal: Farther from the trunk.
Superior (Cranial): Above another body part, closer to the head.
Inferior (Caudal): Below another body part, closer to the feet.
Superficial: Situated near the surface.
Deep: Situated internally.

Types of Motion

Linear (Translatory): Movement in a straight line. All body parts move the same distance, in the same direction, and at the same time.
Angular (Rotary): Movement around a fixed point. All body parts move through the same angle, in the same direction, and at the same time, but not the same distance. (e.g., joint movement)
Combination: A combination of linear and angular motions, where the body moves linearly across space, but joints move angularly.

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Description

This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of kinesiology and biomechanics, focusing on human movement and the various anatomical terms used in the field. It covers aspects of static and dynamic systems, as well as the principles of kinetics and kinematics. Test your understanding of key terminologies and their applications in human motion.