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What is the primary focus of kinesiology?
What is the primary focus of kinesiology?
- Analysis of time and space in movement
- Study of human movement involving anatomy and physiology (correct)
- Study of forces causing movement
- Principles of mechanics applied to static systems
Which of the following terms describes movement about a fixed point?
Which of the following terms describes movement about a fixed point?
- Dynamic motion
- Angular motion (correct)
- Linear motion
- Translatory motion
What does the term 'proximal' indicate in anatomical terminology?
What does the term 'proximal' indicate in anatomical terminology?
- Location closest to the trunk (correct)
- Position above another body part
- Farther from the trunk of the body
- Closer to the midline of the body
In which motion do all parts move the same distance but not necessarily in the same direction?
In which motion do all parts move the same distance but not necessarily in the same direction?
Which position of the human body has the palms facing the thighs?
Which position of the human body has the palms facing the thighs?
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Kinesiology
Kinesiology
The study of human movement, combining aspects of anatomy, physiology, physics, and geometry.
Anatomical Position
Anatomical Position
The standard reference position for the human body: standing upright, palms facing forward.
Linear Motion
Linear Motion
Body movement along a straight line, all parts moving the same distance, direction, and time.
Angular Motion
Angular Motion
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Biomechanics
Biomechanics
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Study Notes
Introduction to Kinesiology and Biomechanics
- Kinesiology is the study of human movement, drawing on 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 behind movement.
- Kinematics focuses on the time, space, and mass aspects of a moving system.
Descriptive Terminology
- Anatomical position: Standing upright, palms forward.
- Fundamental position: Similar to anatomical but palms face thighs. Used for upper extremity (UE) 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 of the body.
- Distal: Further from the trunk of the body.
- Superior (Cranial): Higher, closer to the head.
- Inferior (Caudal): Lower, closer to the feet.
- Superficial: Closer to the surface of the body.
- Deep: Further from the surface of the body.
Types of Motion
- Linear (Translatory): Movement along a straight line; all body parts move the same distance, in the same direction, at the same time.
- Angular (Rotary): Movement around a fixed point; all body parts move through the same angle, in the same direction, at the same time but not the same distance. Examples include joint movements.
- Combination: A combination of linear and angular movements, like walking. Body moving linearly across a room, angular motion at the joints.
Joint Movements
- Includes descriptions of flexion, extension, and other joint movements. Refer to provided PDF for details.
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of kinesiology and biomechanics in this quiz. Understand human movement through the lenses of anatomy, physiology, and mechanical principles. Test your knowledge of descriptive terminology and the dynamics of static and dynamic systems.
