Chapter 7: Lesson 1

Question 1

Human movement system (HMS)

Answer 1

The collective components and structures that work together to move the body: muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems.

Question 2

Kinetic chain

Answer 2

A concept that describes the human body as a chain of interdependent links that work together to perform movement.

Question 3

Regional interdependence model

Answer 3

The concept describing the integrated functioning of multiple body systems or regions of the body.

Question 4

Biomechanics

Answer 4

The science concerned with the internal and external forces acting on the human body and the effects produced by these forces.

Question 5

Kinesiology

Answer 5

Study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology.

Question 6

Anatomic position

Answer 6

The position with the body erect, the arms at the sides, and the palms forward. It is the position of reference for anatomic nomenclature.