Kinesiology: Human Movement and Function
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What is the movement that decreases the angle between two body parts?

  • Pronation
  • Flexion (correct)
  • Extension
  • Hyperextension

Which plane and axis combination is associated with movements like cartwheel or lateral shoulder raises?

  • Frontal plane about the sagittal axis (correct)
  • Transverse plane about the vertical axis
  • Horizontal plane about the vertical axis
  • Sagittal plane about the frontal axis

Which type of rotation involves turning a body part inward?

  • Hyperextension
  • Medial rotation (correct)
  • Supination
  • Lateral rotation

What type of motion is a chest pass in netball?

<p>Sagittal plane about the frontal axis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the movement away from the midline of the body?

<p>Abduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of movement is associated with turning to look over your shoulder?

<p>Lateral rotation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'kinesiology' specifically combine in its study?

<p>Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and neuroscience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the father of kinesiology?

<p>Aristotle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does kinesiology contribute to improved well-being?

<p>By promoting physical activity and movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the sagittal plane divide the body into?

<p>Left and right portions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What forms the frontal axis?

<p>The intersection of the frontal and transverse planes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical position referred to in the content?

<p>The point of reference for all movements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the anterior part of the body refer to?

<p>The front portion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'kinesiology' originate from?

<p>Two Greek words meaning 'to move' and 'study' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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