Anatomy and Physiology for Jocks

Question 1

What are the 4 Body parts we ask our athletes to learn?

Answer 1

Spine
Pelvis
Femur
Tibia

Question 2

What are the 3 joints we ask our athletes to learn?

Answer 2

Sacroiliac joint (bottom of spine)
Hip joint
Knee joint

Question 3

What makes up the “leg?”

Answer 3

Femur and tibia

Question 4

What makes up the trunk?

Answer 4

Pelvis and spine

Question 5

Describe “flexion” and “extension” in relation to angles of the joint

Answer 5

Flexion is reducing the angle of a joint

Extension is increasing the angle of a joint

Question 6

What the points of the biomechanic rule involving the Si joint and spine?

Answer 6

• designed for small movement in multiple directions

- keeps trunk tight/ solid for running, jumping, squaring, throwing, etc.

Question 7

What is the point of the biomechanic rule involving hip extension?

Answer 7

• powerful hip extension is certainly necessary for elite athletic performance

Question 8

What the points of the biomechanic rule involving muted hip function?

Answer 8

• muted hip = the pelvis chases the femur

- the hip angle remains open, and therefore powerless to extend.