Structural Kinesiology: Antiquated and Biomechanics Definitions
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What is the other name for the fundamental position in kinesiology?

  • Anatomical position
  • Zero position (correct)
  • Military stance
  • Athlete ready stance
  • In anatomical terms, which direction is the proximal position?

  • Away from the head
  • Toward the midline of the body
  • Closer to the trunk or stated origin (correct)
  • Toward the front of the body
  • Which term describes a movement beyond the normal range in extension?

  • Flexion
  • Hyper-flexion (correct)
  • Plantar flexion
  • Dorsiflexion
  • What movement involves bending the trunk or neck from left to right?

    <p>Lateral flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to moving the ankle laterally?

    <p>Eversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for moving the thumb closer to the radius?

    <p>Radial deviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which plane does dorsiflexion primarily occur?

    <p>Sagittal plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Abduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a movement toward the midline of the body?

    <p>Adduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement involves extending a joint beyond its normal range?

    <p>Hyperextension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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