Chapter ONE - foundations of structural kinesiology Flashcards
structural kinesiology
the study of muscles, bones, and joints as they are involved in the science of movement
what is the difference between anatomical position and fundamental position?
fundamental differ in that it has the arms are at the ides with the palms facing the body
Mid-axillary line
passes through the apex of the axilla
anterior axillary line
passes through the anterior axillary skinfold
posterior axillary line
passes through the posterior axillary skinfold
mid clavicular line
passing through the midpoint of the clavicle
mid-inguinal point
a point midway between the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic symphysis
dexter
relating to, or situated to the right or on the right side of, something
ipsilateral
on the same side
sinister
relating to, or situated to the let or on the left side of something
ventral
relating to the belly or abdomen, on the toward to the front, anterior part of
volar
relating to the palm of the hand or sole of the foot
anteversion
abnormal or excessive rotation forward of a structure
retroversion
abnormal or excessive rotation backward of a structure such as a femoral retroversion
What are the cardinal planes of motion?
sagittal (midsagittal or median), parasagittal (parallel to the sagittal), frontal (coronoal, lateral), transverse (axial, horizontal)
