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1
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What is the study of movement?

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Kinesiology

2
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What are mechanical priciples that relate to the human body? (think static, dynamic kinetics & kinematics)

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Biomechanics

3
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The “reference” point of the body?

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Anatomical position

4
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The same as anatomical position but the palms face towards the body?

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Fundamental position

5
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What protects the vital organs & provides suport for the body?

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Skeletal system

6
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Consists of the arms & legs?

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Appendicular skeleton

7
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Consists of the trunk & skull?

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Axial skeleton

8
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What are the areas at the end of each diaphysis?

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Epiphysis

9
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This is the main shaft of the bone which is comprised of mainly compact bone?

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Diaphysis

10
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This causes bone resorption?

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Endosteum

11
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This provides support & is primarily made of cancellous bone?

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Metaphysis

12
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This is a thin fibrous membrane that covers the entire bone except for t b e articular surfaces?

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Peristeum