Intro Flashcards
Difference between kinetics and kinematics
Kinematics describe movement without regard to forces; kinetics describe WHY a segment moves
Movement of joint surfaces relative to one another
Arthrokinematics
Two or more forces with the same orientation and LOA
Linear force system
Two or more forces applied to same segment but are not co-linear and converge at some point
Concurrent forces
Two or more segments of one muscle or two muscles with common attachment
Resultant forces
If applied force does not pass through COM….
Curvilinear movement will occur
Describe force couple
2 forces equal in magnitude, opposite in direction; creates rotation at a point midway between the 2 forces
When is the moment arm greatest?
When force is perpendicular to lever
Explain the three different types of levers
1st class: fulcrum in center, forces on either side
2nd class: fulcrum - resistance force - effort force
3rd class: fulcrum - effort force - resistance force
MA of types of levers
1: MA >, 1
3: MA < 1
Perks of mechanical disadvantage
Greater ROM, velocity
2 types of joints and describe
Synarthroses: fibrous/cartilaginous CT; slight to no mvmt
Diarthroses: synovial membrane, mod - extensive mvmt
2 types of synarthroses and examples
Fibrous: sutures of skull
Cartilaginous: symphysis pubis
7 elements always associated with diarthroses
- Synovial fluid
- Articular cartilage
- Joint capsule
- Synovial membrane
- Ligs
- Blood vessels
- Sensory nerves
3 classes of diarthrodial joints
Uniaxial, biaxial, triaxial
Types of uniaxial jts
Hinge, pivot