D3 - Anatomy and Physiology for jocks Flashcards
What is the knee joint connecting?
The knee joint connects the tibia and femur.
Which joint connects the femur to the pelvis?
The hip joint connects the femur to the pelvis.
What does the sacroiliac joint connect?
The sacroiliac joint connects the pelvis to the spine.
What does the combination of femur and tibia create?
The combination of femur and tibia creates the leg.
What does the combination of pelvis and spine create?
The combination of pelvis and spine creates the trunk.
What is the definition of flexion?
Flexion is reducing the angle of a joint.
What is the definition of extension?
Extension is increasing the angle of a joint.
What does functional movement generally wed according to the text?
Functional movement generally weds the spine to the pelvis.
For what purpose were the SI joint and spine designed?
The SI joint and spine were designed for small-range movement in multiple directions.
What is necessary and nearly sufficient for elite athletic capacity according to the text?
Powerful hip extension is necessary and nearly sufficient for elite athletic capacity.
What happens when the pelvis chases the femur according to the text?
When the pelvis chases the femur
