KIN 3309: TERMINOLOGY

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Kinematics	Examines space and time
Kinetics	Examines forces
Linear Motion	¤ AKA translation or translational motion ¤ Movement on straight or curved pathway ¤ All points move same distance, same time
Angular Motion	motion around some point
Anatomy	Structure of the body Focus on structure Example: Study of biceps brachii
Functional Anatomy	Body components necessary to achieve goal Focus on function Example: Analysis of bicep curl
Biomechanics	Application of mechanics to biological systems More specific than kinesiology
Kinesiology	Scientific study of human movement Anatomical, physiological, psychological, biomechanical
Statics	Examines systems not moving or moving at a constant speed Equilibrium: no acceleration Example: Spaceship gliding through space
Dynamics	Examines systems that are being accelerated Example: Softball pitch
Axial	head, neck, & trunk.
Appendicular	Upper Extremities Lower Extremities
Ipsilateral	same side
Contralateral	on the opposite side
Flexion	Decreasing joint angle
Extension	increasing joint angle
Circumduction	moving in a conic fashion
Plantarflexion	Increase angle between foot and shank
Dorsiflexion	Decrease angle between foot and shank
Pronation of the foot	Dorsiflexion at the ankle Eversion in the tarsals Abduction of the forefoot
Foot Supination	Plantarflexion at the ankle Inversion in the tarsals Adduction of the forefoot
Cardinal Planes	Planes positioned at right angles and intersecting the center of mass