CHAPTER 3 Flashcards
Kinesiology
The study of mechanics of human movement and specifically evaluates muscles, joints, and skeletal structures and their involvement in movement
What are the 3 fields of science kinesiology is based on
Biomechanics
Musculoskeletal anatomy
Neuromuscular physiology
Anatomical position
The universally accepted reference position used to describe regions and spatial relationships of the human body and to refer to body positions ( Ex: joint motions)
Sagittal plane
Divides the body or structure into the right and left sides
Frontal plane (Coronal plane)
Divides the body or structure into anterior and posterior portions
Transverse plane (Cross-sectional, axial, or horizontal plane)
Divides the body or structure into superior and inferior portions
Center of gravity
A theoretical point where the weight force of the object can be considered to act
Line of gravity
An imaginary vertical line passing through the center of gravity and is typically assessed while the subject is standing
Anterior
Front of the body; ventral
Posterior
Back of the body; dorsal
Superficial
Located close to or on the body surface
Deep
Below the surface
Proximal
Closer to any reference point
Distal
Farther from any reference point
Superior
Toward the head; higher (cephalic)
Inferior
Away from the head; lower (caudal)
Medial
Toward the midline of the body
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body; to the side
Ipsilateral
On the same side
Contralateral
On the opposite side
Unilateral
One side
Bilateral
Both sides
Prone
Lying face down