Intro To Human Mvt. Science

Question 1

Human Movement System (HMS)

Answer 1

The collective components & structures that work together to move the body: muscular, skeletal, & nervous systems

Question 2

Kinetic Chain

Answer 2

A concept that describes the human body as a chain of interdependent links that work together to perform movement

Question 3

Regional Interdependence Model

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The concept describing the integrated functioning of multiple body systems or regions of the body

Question 4

Biomechanics

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The science concerned with the internal & external forces acting on the human body & the effects produced by these forces

Question 5

Kinesiology

Answer 5

Study of movement as it relates to anatomy & physiology

Question 6

Anatomical Position

Answer 6

The position with the body erect, the arms at the sides & the palms forward. It is the position or reference for anatomic nomenclature

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

Relatively closer to the midline of the body

Question 8

Lateral

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Relatively farther away from the midline or toward the outside of the body

Question 9

Contralateral

Answer 9

Positioned on the opposite side of the body

Question 10

Ipsilateral

Answer 10

Positioned on the same side of the body

Question 11

Anterior

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Positioned on or toward the front of the body

Question 12

Posterior

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Positioned on or toward the back of the body

Question 13

Proximal

Answer 13

Positioned nearest to the center of the body or other identified reference point

Question 14

Distal

Answer 14

Positioned farthest from the center of the body or other identified reference point

Question 15

Inferior

Answer 15

Positioned below an identified reference point

Question 16

Superior

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Positioned above an identified reference point