quiz 1 Flashcards
the study of human movement as it relates to anatomy, physiology, physics, geometry, biomechanics
kinesiology
position similar to anatomical position except palms face toward sides of body
fundamental position
all parts of the object move same distance in the same direction and at the same velocity
linear motion
straight line of movement
rectilinear
curved line of movement
curvilinear
motion about a fixed axis
angular/rotary
branch of physics hat involves the motion of objects without reference to the forces that cause the motions
kinematics
motion occurring at a joint. Movement of bones around a joint axis
osteokinematics
- accessory motion in the joint
- specific to movement at the joint surface
- terms associated with arthrokinematics: glide/slide, spin, roll
arthrokinematics
saggital plane = _____ axis
frontal
transverse plane = ____ axis
vertical/longitudinal
frontal plane = _____ axis
sagittal
application of kinesiology to use of the body in daily life activities and to the prevention and correction of problems related to posture and lifting
body mechanics
basic principles of body mechanics:
- center of gravity must be stable
- stable BOS
- Keep a vertical line of support
- maintain proper alignment
before beginning a lift:
- check environment
- plan ahead
- plan teamwork
definition: number of planes in which the joint can move
degrees of freedom