KINESIOLOGY - Foundation Flashcards
Preparation for foundation module exam.
Define: Kinesiology
Kinesiology is the study of mechanics and anatomy of human movement and their roles in promoting health and reducing disease.
Define: Biomechanics
Biomechanics is the study of the application of mechanics to biological systems
Both kinesiology and niomechanics are underpinned by?
2 things
Both are underpinned by
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Neuromuscular Physiology
Define: Pure kinesiology
Pure kinesiology is evaluation of human movement
Define: Applied kinesiology
Applied kinesiology is specific progressions and regressions
The field of mechanics and be divided into which two categories?
The field of mechanics can be divided into
- Statics
- Dynamics
In the field of mechanics ( statics and dynamics) Dynamics is further subdivided into which two ?
Give an example of each also.
Kinematics & Kinetics
Kinematics – without reference to the forces acting on it.
Example: Air Squat – Planes and axes
Alignment of lower limb during the action
Angles created at: Ankle, Knee, Hip, etc
Kinetics – with reference to the forces acting on it. Example: Loaded Squat Bar weight, Internal & external force, Internal forces generated by muscles External forces All ‘LINEAR’ motion in the body is a result of ANGULAR contributions. Example: In the loaded squat the bar moves in a straight line vertically as a result of angular motion of the joints.
Describe the Anatomical Neutral Perspective
Palms facing forward
Head facing forward
Arms and legs shoulder width apart
Neutral posture
Describe the 3 planes of movement with movement examples for each?
- Frontal Plane - Abduction & adduction, lateral flexion, ulnar & radial deviation, eversion and inversion
- Sagittal Plane - Flexion & Extension, Dorsiflexion & Plantar flexion, Forward & back
- Frontal Plane - Abduction & adduction, lateral flexion, ulnar & radial deviation, eversion and inversion
- Transverse Plane- Internal (medial) rotation, external (lateral) rotation
Axis
Describe the tree axis of movement and which plane they move on
Frontal – moves on the sagittal plane
Sagittal - Frontal Axis
Longitudinal – moves on the transverse axis
What does a lever move around ?
A lever moves around a fulcrum
What are the 2 functions of a lever?
Levers have 2 functions
1: Mechanical advantage: overcoming a larger resistance than the force applied.
2. Speed: They increase the distance and the speed a resistance can be moved, through use of an effort greater than the resistance.
Describe the 3 types of lever with an example for each
Classification of levers:
1 Fulcrum in the middle – raising the head
2 Load in the middle – calf raise
3 effort in the middle – bicep curl
Majority of the body’s levers are which classification?
Majority of the body’s levers are 3rd class
Where is the effort arm (EA)?
Effort Arm (EA) – between the fulcrum and the effort point
Where is the resistance arm (RA) ?
Resistance Arm (RA) – between the fulcrum and the load.
What are the 4 ways to Manipulate Lever arms?
Manipulation of Lever arms
- Lengthen the resistance arm (RA)
- Shorten the resistance arm (RA)
- Adds weights at various points along the lever arm
- Alter the start position, to change the initial lever arm length
Describe the Wheel and Axle concept with an example
Wheel and Axle:
Overhead throws and tennis serves examples
The larger the diameter of the wheel the greater the magnification of force.
Small movement at the rotator cuff creates large power in throwing.
Give 2 examples of anatomical pulleys within the human body.
Pulleys:
Example1: The patella is an example of an ANATOMICAL PULLEY as it works over the knee joint.
Example 2: The peroneus longus that connects the fibular and cuboid and dorsi flexes the foot.
What is a force couple and give an example
Force couples:
Where movements facilitate one anothers intention.
Trapezius & serratus anterior
Hip flexor & back extensors
Contra-lateral oblique & internal oblique
Describe the kinetic chain theory,
Who created it & where the idea originated
Kinetic chain theory
Dr. A Steindler
Like links in a mechanical chain
What are the 2 types of kinetic chain movement and describe them woth an example
Kinetic chain
OKC) Open Kinetic Chain – Isolation exercises
(CKC) Closed Kinetic Chain – Squat (grounded