Kines Chapter 1 Flashcards
Is the study of movement through the application of anatomy, physiology, physics, and mechanics
Kinesiology
The movement of bones in space about a joint axis, examples of which include flexion and extension
Osteokinematics
The movement of bone services during joint movement examples of which include role and glide
Arthrokinematics
This standardized position, and is defined as the human body standing in the upright position, eyes level, and facing forward, feet parallel, and close together, and arms at the sides of the body with the palms facing forward
Anatomical position
Refers to a location or position towards the midline
Medial
Refers to a location or position farther from the midline
Lateral
Refers to the front of the body or the position closer to the front
Anterior
Refers to the back of the body, or to a position closer to the back
Posterior
This is a synonym for anterior
Ventral
This is a synonym of posterior
Dorsal
This means away from the trunk
Distal
This means toward the trunk
Proximal
Is used to indicate the location of a body part that is above, or to refer to the upper surface of an organ or a structure
Superior
Indicates that a body part is below another, or refers to the lower surface of an organ or structure
Inferior
This is used to refer to a position or structure closer to the head
Cranial or cephalad
This refers to a position or structure closer to the feet
Caudal
The external oblique is _____ to the internal oblique
Superficial
The internal oblique is_____ to the external oblique
Deep
The anterior surface of the body faces upward, and the posterior surface of the body is in contact with supporting surface, such as a treatment table or a floor would be considered what position
Supine
The anterior surface of the body faces downward in contact with a supportive surface, and the posterior surface of the body faces upwards, this will be considered what position
Prone
Refers to two or both, sides
Bilateral
Refers to the opposite side
Contralateral