Anatomy & Kinesiology

Question 1

Biomechanics

Answer 1

Study of the motion and causes of motion of living things, using a branch of physics known as mechanics.

Question 2

Kinesiology

Answer 2

Study of the mechanics of human movement and specifically evaluates muscles, joints, and skeletal structures and their involvement in movement

Question 3

Three fields of science kinesiology is based on…

Answer 3

1. Biomechanics
2. Musculoskeletal anatomy
3. Neuromuscular physiology

Question 4

Anatomical position

Answer 4

The universally accepted reference position used to describe regions and spatial relationships of the human body and to refer body positions

Question 5

Sagittal plane

Answer 5

Divides the body into right and left sides

Question 6

Frontal plane

Answer 6

Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

Question 7

Transverse plane

Answer 7

Divides the body into superior and inferior portions

Question 8

Center of gravity

Answer 8

A theoretical point where the weight force of the object can be considered to act

Changes with movement and depends on body position

Question 9

Line of gravity

Answer 9

An imaginary vertical line passing through the center of gravity

Typically assessed while the subject is standing

Question 10

Joint movement

Answer 10

Spatial movement pattern in relation to the body