Basic Kinesiology & Review of Terminology

Question 1

Kinesiology

Answer 1

Is the study of movement.

Question 2

Biomechanics

Answer 2

The mechanical principles applied to the study of biological functions.

Question 3

Static

Answer 3

Non-moving.

Question 4

Dynamic

Answer 4

Moving.

Question 5

Kinetics

Answer 5

The study of motion under the action of forces.

Question 6

Kinematics

Answer 6

The time, space, and mass aspects of a moving system.

Question 7

Fundamental Position

Answer 7

Same as anatomical position except the palms face the sides of the body.

Question 8

Linear Motion

Answer 8

AKA translatory motion. Occurs in more or less a straight line from one location to another.

Question 9

Rectilnear Motion

Answer 9

Motion where all parts of a moving body move in the same direction and the path follows a straight line.

Question 10

Curvilinear Motion

Answer 10

If movement occurs in a curved path that isn’t necessary circular.

Question 11

Angular (Rotary) Motion

Answer 11

Movement of an object around a fixed point. Most joint motion in the body is this type of movement.

Question 12

Osteokinematics

Answer 12

Gross movement of bones at joints.

Question 13

Arthrokinematics

Answer 13

Joint surface movements.

Question 14

Protraction

Answer 14

Linear movement of a part forward.

Question 15

Retraction

Answer 15

Linear movement of a part backward.

Question 16

Elevation

Answer 16

Raising a part.

Question 17

Depression

Answer 17

Lowering a part.

Question 18

Lateral Bending (Flexion)

Answer 18

When the trunk/spine moves sideways.

Question 19

Most movement outside the body tends to be?

Answer 19

Linear

Question 20

Most movement within the body tends to be?

Answer 20

Angular