Chapter 7 Flashcards
Human movement science
Human movement system (HMS)
The collective components and structures that work together to move the body: muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems.
Kinetic chain
A concept that describes the human body as a chain of interdependent links that work together to perform movement.
Regional interdependence model
The concept describing the integrated functioning of multiple body systems or regions of the body.
Biomechanics
The science concerned with the internal and external forces acting on the human body and the effects produced by these forces.
Kinesiology
Study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology.
Anatomic position
The position with the body erect, the arms at the sides, and the palms forward. It is the position of reference for anatomic nomenclature.
what is another term used to describe biomechanics
bio mechanics is kinesiology and is derivative of kinesiology
Medial
Relatively closer to the midline of the body
Lateral
Relatively farther away from the midline or
toward the outside of the body
Contralateral
Positioned on the opposite side of the body
Ipsilateral
Positioned on the same side of the body
Anterior
Positioned on or toward the front of the
body
Posterior
Positioned on or toward the back of the
body
Proximal
Positioned nearest to the center of the body
or other identified reference point
Distal
Positioned farthest from the center of the
body or other identified reference point
Inferior
Positioned below an identified reference
point
Superior
Positioned above an identified reference point
