02 - Science of Human Movement Flashcards
Human movement science is the study of?
How the human movement system functions in an interdependent, interrelated scheme
The human movement system consists of?
The nervous, muscular and skeletal systems
What is the science of human movement called?
Kinesiology
What is kinesiology?
The study of human movement
What are biomechanics?
A physics term involving the study of how forces affect a living body
What is ground reaction force?
An equal and opposite external force that is exerted back onto the body by the ground.
What is quantitative analysis?
Taking physical measurements and making mathematical computations to reach a conclusion.
What is qualitative analysis?
Applying principles of proper technique and combining them with observations in order to make an educated evaluation.
What are the two sub-sciences (disciplines) underneath the umbrella of human movement science?
Kinesiology and biomechanics
What do the Greek words kinesis and logy mean?
Kinesis = to move
logy = to study
Should quantitative or qualitative analysis be used with athletes?
both for best results
What are the four planes of motion?
Sagittal, frontal, transverse and combined
The frontal plane splits the body how?
anterior and posterior. Splits body in two front and rear halves
The sagittal plane splits the body how?
coronal (splits body into left and right side).
The transverse plane splits the body how?
internal and external rotation
left\right spinal rotation
horizontal adduction\abduction
What are the main movement types performed in the frontal plane?
abduction and adduction
lateral flexion
eversion and inversion
What are the main movement types performed in the sagittal plane?
flexion and extension
What are the main movement types performed in the transverse plane?
axial, horizontal or longitudinal (upper and lower body halves): twisting, rotation, upper to lower
What are some exercises in the sagittal plane?
- Bicep curls
- Tricep pushdowns
- Squats
- Front lunges
- Calf raises
- Walking
- Running
- Vertical jumping
- Climbing stairs
What are some exercises in the frontal plane?
- Side lunges
- Side shuffling
What are some exercises in the transverse plane?
- Transverse plane Lunges
- Throwing
- Golfing
- Swinging a bat
Flexion occurs when the relative angle between two adjacent segments?
decreases
Extension occurs when the relative angle between two adjacent segments
increases
What is dorsiflexion of the ankle?
When the ankle is flexed towards the shin