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Kinesiology Vocab Exam1
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Undergraduate 1
02/04/2013

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Term
mechanics
Definition
branch of physics dealing with the study of forces and the motion produced by their actions
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Static
Definition
Factors associated with nonmoving systems
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Dynamics
Definition
Factors associated with moving systems
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Biomechanics
Definition
applying mechanics to the structure and fuction of the human body
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Kinetics
Definition
deals with forces causing movement in a system
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Osteokinematics
Definition
manner in which bones move in space without reguard to the movement of joint surfaces
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arthrokinematics
Definition
manner in which adjoining joint surfaces move in relation to each other
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force
Definition
any action or influence that moves an object
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vector
Definition
quantity having both magnitude and direction
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torque
Definition
Tendency of a force to produce roation about an axis
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Newtons first law
Definition

an object at rest tends to stay at rest and an object in motion tends to stay in motion

Law of interia

ex. riding in a car, friction

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Newtons Second Law
Definition

Amount of acceleration depends on the strength of the force applied to the object

Law of acceleration

Ex soccer ball, mass size

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Newtons Third Law
Definition

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

Law of action/reaction

ex Trampoline

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Scalar
Definition

Describes online magnitude

length, area, volume, weight

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Vector
Definition
Describes both magnitude and direction
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Linear Force

 

Definition

Results when 2 or more are acting along the smae line or plane

 Movement occurs in the direction of force

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Parallel Force
Definition

Occur in the same plane and direction with a counter force in the middle but in the opposite direction

ex seesaw, 3 point force system in bracing

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Resultant
Definition
Net effect of 3 or more forces (concurrent forces act from a common point but pull in different directions)
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Parallelogram method
Definition
Resultant force of unequal forces moves towards the stronger force
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Force Couple
Definition

Occurs when 2 forces act in equal but opposite direction resulting in a turning effect

Turning a steering wheel

scapula rotating up and down - lat pull down

 

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Stabilizing force
Definition
Most of muscle force directed back into joint, very small moment arm
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Angular force
Definition

Most muscle force causes movement of joint, larger moment arm

ex quads

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State of equilibrium
Definition
Object is balanced, all forces acting on it are even
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Center of gravity
Definition

Balanced point of an object at which weight on all sides is equal, planes of the body intersect here

s2 in adults

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Base of Support
Definition
that part of the body that is in contact with the supporting surface
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Mechanical Advantage
Definition

Ratio between the force arm and the resistance arm

what is gained in force is lost in distance

MA=FA/RA

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Convex
Definition
Convex component always moves in opposite direction to bone
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Concave
Definition
concave component always moves in the same direction as bone
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Distraction
Definition
Separation of surfaces
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Rolling
Definition
One surface rolls on to another, new points on each surface make contact as motion progresses
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Gliding
Definition
one surface glides on another, one point on one surface makes contact with many points on another
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Insertion
Definition
More moveable bone
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Origin
Definition
More stable bone
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Reversal Muscle action
Definition
Origin moves toward insertion
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Parallel Muscle Fibers
Definition
Longer and have greater range of motion
Term

Oblique Muscles Fibers

 

Definition
Shorter with greater strength potential and smaller range of motion potential
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Parallel- Strap Fiber
Definition

Long and thing

ex rectus abdominus, sartorius, sternocladiomastoid

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Parallel- Fuisform

 

Definition

Spindle shape

ex. biceps, brachialis, brachialradialis

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Parallel- Triangular Fiber
Definition

Flat, fan shapped

ex Pectoralis major

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Parallel- Rhombiodal Fibers
Definition

Flat, broad and 4 sided

ex rhomnboids, gluteus maximus

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Oblique- Unipennate Fiber
Definition

Looks like one side of a feather

ex posterior tibialis

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Oblique- Bipennate Fiber
Definition

looks like a feather

ex rectus femorus

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Oblique- Multipennate Fiber
Definition

Many tendons with oblique fibers between

ex deltoid, subscapularis

Term
Irritability
Definition
The ability to respond to a stimulus
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Contractility
Definition
The ability to shortan or contract
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Extensibility
Definition
The ability of a muscle to stretch or legthen when a force is applied
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Elasticity
Definition
The ability to recoil to return to normal resting length when the stretching or shortening force is removed
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Normal resting length
Definition
length of a muscle when it is unstimulated or when no forces of stresses are placed upon it
Term
Tension
Definition
is the force built up within the muscle
Term
Maximal tension
Definition
120% to 130% of resting length
Term
Active Insufficiency
Definition

When a muscles reaches a point where it cant shorten any farther

Suggest contraction and occurs to agonist

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Passive Insufficiency
Definition

When a muscle cant be elongated any farther without damage to the fibers

Stretching, occurs to antagonist

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Spatial summation
Definition
When more motor recruiting to increase tension
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Temporal Summation
Definition
Increase rate motor units are firing
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Lever
Definition
Represents bones
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Axis or fulcrum
Definition
Represents joints
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Force
Definition
Represents muscles
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Resistance
Definition
Represents weight or gravity
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First Class Lever
Definition

Axis located between force and resistance

for balence

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Second Class Lever
Definition

Resistance is between force and axis

for power

Term
Third Class Lever
Definition

Axis is located between resistance and axis

for increase range of motion

Term
Isometric
Definition

Same length

sqeeze buttcheeks or punch into hands

Term
Isotonic
Definition
Same tone
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Agonist
Definition
causes motion
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Assisting mover
Definition
Assists with motion
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Antagonist
Definition
Opposite motion
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Coconctraction
Definition
Agnoist + Antagonist contract
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Stablizer
Definition
Supports, allows efficient work
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Neutralizer
Definition
Prevents unwanted motion
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Synergist
Definition
Works with another muscle
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Concentric
Definition

attachments move closer, movement against gravity

ex bicep curl contraction

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Eccentric
Definition

Attachments move apart, movement with gravity

ex bicep curl extended

Term
kinesiology
Definition
The Study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement
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Biomechanics
Definition
Applyng mechanical forces internal and external to the human body and studying the effect on the human body
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Anatomical Position
Definition
Erect posture, eyes straight ahead, heels nearly together, feet pointing slightly outward, arms at sides with palms facing forward
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Fundamental Position
Definition
Same as anatomical with exception of palms facing in toward respective legs
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Kinematic
Definition
Study of geometry of motion without regard to the forces that may act on the joint
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Kinetics
Definition
Forces that act on the body during movement
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Agonist
Definition
Main muscle responsible for a certain movement
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Antagonist
Definition
Muscle that performs the opposite motion of the agonist
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Accessory
Definition
Muscle that assists the primary muscle in carrying out an action
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Synergist
Definition
Muscle that works with one or more other muscles to enhance a particular motion
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Stabilizer
Definition
Muscle or muscle group that supports or makes firm, a part and allows the agonist to work more efficiently
Term
Neutralizer
Definition
Contracts to prevent unwanted motion when a muscle is able to do 2 or more actions
Term
Closed Chain
Definition

if distal end is fixed

ex doing a squat

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Open Chain
Definition

If distal end is open

ex arm moving from side up to above head

Term
Linear (translatory)
Definition
Movement occurs in a straight line, all parts move same distance, same direction, same time, same speed
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Angular (rotatory)
Definition
Movement of an object about a fixed point, all parts move at the same angle, same direction, at the same time...do not move the same distance
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Joint Play
Definition
Motion occuring within a joint in response to outside force
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Closed pack position
Definition
Joint capsule and ligaments are taut, joint is stabilized, very little joint play available, intrascapular space is minimal
Term
Goinometry
Definition
Using a standard ruler to measure number of degrees of motion present
Term
Axial Skeleton
Definition
Skull, hyoid, vertebral column, ribs and sternum
Term
Appendicular Skeleton
Definition

Shoulder girdle, bones of upper arm, forearm-wrist-hand

Pelvic girdle, bones of thighs-legs-ankles-feet

Term
Compact Bone
Definition
Dense and strong, lies over spongy bone, most of the disphysis, protects, supports and resists stress
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Canellous Bone
Definition
Trabeculae, structure short, flat, and irregular bones, epiphysis of long bones, store marrow and provides some support
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Long Bones
Definition
Shaft (diaphysis), epiphysis (2 widened areas at ends), meduallary canal (interior of shaft marrow cavity), central core of cancellous bone surrounded by a thin layer of compact bone
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Short Bones
Definition

More cubical in shape

ex carpals and tarsals

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Flat Bones
Definition

Thin bone with curved broad surface

ex scapula, hip and patella

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Irregular Bones
Definition

Variety of mixed shapes

ex vertebrea

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Sesmoid Bones
Definition

Small rounded bones enclosed in tendon and fascial tissue, found adjacent to joints

ex patella

Term
Periosteum
Definition
Fibrous Connective tissue, covers outer surface of bones except at articular surfaces
Term
Endosteum
Definition
Delicate connective tissue, lines all cavities of bone, including marrow soaces and marrow cavities
Term
Process
Definition
Projection and marked bony prominence
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Fossa
Definition
Depress or cavity in or on a bone
Term
Spine
Definition
Any sharp, slender projection
Term
Condyle
Definition
Rounded prominence, ususally found at point of articulation with another bone
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Tubercle
Definition
Small rounded process
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Tuberosity
Definition
Large rounded process
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Trochanter
Definition
Large process for attachment of a muscle
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Trochlea
Definition
Process shaped like a pulley
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Crest
Definition
Narrow ridge of bone
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Line
Definition
Less prominent ridge of bone than crest
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Head
Definition
Terminal enlargement
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Sinus
Definition
Cavity with bone
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Sulcus
Definition
Furrow or groove
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Fissure
Definition
Narrow slit, often between two bones
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Foramen
Definition
Origice through which blood vessels, nerves and ligaments pass
Term
Meatus
Definition
or canal-long, tube-like passage
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