Test One Flashcards
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Anatomy
structure of the human body
Kinesiology
study of movement
Structural Kinesiolofy
study of muscles, bones, and joints as they are involved in the science of movement.
How many bones are in the body?
206
Who needs to understand anatomical kinesiology
Physical Therapist, Surgeons, Trainers, Prosthesis, Physicians Assistant, and Physicians.
Rules for becoming a good anatomist.
- Memorize the joint motions
2. Memorize where each muscle crosses the joint.
Anatomical Neutral
this our reference position of the human body
What does Anatomical Neutral consist of?
it consists of: head forward, palms forward, arms by side, feet forward.
Anterior
front of body
Posterior
back of body
Medial
toward midline
Lateral
away from midline
Distal
away from the center or midline of the body or away from the point of orgin
Proximal
near the trunk of the point of origin
Superior
closer to the head
inferior
away from the head
origin
proximal attachment
insertion
distal attachment
dorsal
top of hand or foot
plantar
bottom of foot
superfical
more toward the surface
deep
more toward the inside
agonist
muscle most responsible for the joint movement
antagonist
opposite of the agonist