Intro to human movement Flashcards
What is kinesiology?
Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement
What the 8 priniciple body segments?
- Axial skeleton: head-neck and trunk
- Upper extremity: arm, forearm and hand
- Lower extremity: thigh, leg and foot
What are 5 major theoretical approaches to studying movement?
- Anatomical
- Physiological
- Psychological
- Mechanical
- Socio-cultural
Describe the anatomical theoretical approach. 2
The anatomical approach describes:
- Structure of the body and its parts
- Their potential for movement
Describe the physiological theoretical approach. 3
The physiological approach studies the processes involved with the
- initiation
- continuation
- control of movement
Describe the psychological theoretical approach. 4
The psychological approach examines:
- sensations
- perceptions
- motivations that stimulate movement
- neurological mechanisms which control them
Describe the mechanical theoretical approach. 3
The mechanical approach considers:
- The force,
- time
- distance relationship involved in the human body
Describe the socio-cultural theoretical approach.
The socio-cultural-theoretical approach shows how meaning is given to various movements in different human settings.
Describe the anatomical position 6
What is a plane?
Plane is defined as a flat surface
What is axes
Axes is described as a straight line around which an object can rotate
How are human movements described? 3
Human movments are described in three dimensions based on a series of planes and axes.
Name the 3 imaginary planes of motion
- Sagittal (left and right)
- Frontal (front and back)
- Transverse (top and botom
Describe the sagittal plane.
Describe the frontal plane
Describe the transverse plane
What are the 3 axes?
- Frontal (medio-lateral): sagittal movement
- Vertical (longitudinal): transverse
- Sagittal (anterior-posterior): frontal
What causes motion? 4
Joint motion can be caused by:
- Internal forces: muscle contraction
- External forces: gravity &/or manal/ mechanical forces
What does joint stability depend on? 5
S L M F A
- The shape of the articular surfaces and thier congruency
- The ligaments
- Muscle tension in surrounding musculature
- Fascial structures
- Atmospheric pressure