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?

Sagittal plane about the frontal axis Signup and view all the answers

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

Abduction Signup and view all the answers

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

Lateral rotation Signup and view all the answers

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

Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and neuroscience Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the father of kinesiology?

Aristotle Signup and view all the answers

How does kinesiology contribute to improved well-being?

By promoting physical activity and movement Signup and view all the answers

What does the sagittal plane divide the body into?

Left and right portions Signup and view all the answers

What forms the frontal axis?

The intersection of the frontal and transverse planes Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical position referred to in the content?

The point of reference for all movements Signup and view all the answers

What does the anterior part of the body refer to?

The front portion Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'kinesiology' originate from?

Two Greek words meaning 'to move' and 'study' Signup and view all the answers

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