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Introduction to Kinesiology
What is biomechanics,
What is physiology,
What is kinematics
48  cards
Biomechanics of Bone
What percent of total body weight...,
Do long or short bones produce mo...,
Bones increase in size from _____...
36  cards
Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscle
Agonist vs antagonist,
Epimysium vs perimysium vs endomy...,
Myosin vs actin
34  cards
Foundational Principles of Biomechanics
Define mechanics,
Define rigid body mechanics,
Define kinematics
25  cards
Shoulder Biomechanics
Shoulder pain responsible for app...,
The clavicle is deviated about __...,
The scapular is deviated __ degre...
40  cards
Shoulder Muscle and Joint Interaction
2 functional muscle categories of...,
Where do proximal stabilizers ori...,
Examples of proximal shoulder sta...
87  cards
Elbow and Forearm Biomechanics
What are the 2 joints of the elbow,
Which 2 joints allow the palm of ...,
What provides most of the elbow s...
96  cards
Wrist
Describe the shape of the scaphoi...,
The distal radius shows an ulnar ...,
Ulnar tilt of the radius allows t...
48  cards
Wrist (Part II)
How many degrees of freedom does ...,
Flexion is ____ than extension an...,
Extension tends to occur with ___...
55  cards
Hand
How many muscles drive the 19 bon...,
3 types of articulations of the h...,
The cmc joint of the thumb is wha...
22  cards
Spine
Where does the ligamentum flavum ...,
What motion does the ligamentum f...,
Where do the supraspinous and int...
70  cards
Hip
3 functions of the pelvis,
The femoral head projects _____ a...,
The shaft of the femur displays s...
62  cards
Knee
What is the angle of the knee on ...,
The normal alignment of the knee ...,
If the frontal plane angle of the...
49  cards
Ankle & Foot
3 major joints of the ankle and foot,
Which tarsal bone is of the most ...,
What percent of the talus surface...
57  cards
Gait Biomechanics
0  cards

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