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11 Cards in this Set
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Agonist
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The muscle that produces the movement
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Anatogonist
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This muscle opposes motion
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Linear Motion
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When parts of the body move in straight parallel lines.
i.e. dropping a ball, sliding into first base in softball |
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Angular Motion
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Rotation around an axis that can be internal or external
i.e. swinging on a high bar, a forward roll, the earth spinning on its axis |
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General Motion
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Linear motion of the body as a result of angular motion of other parts of the body.
i.e. cycling, swimming, using a wheelchair. |
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Anterior
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On the FRONT of the body or limb.
i.e. the chest is on the anterior of the body, the face is an anterior aspect of the head. |
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Posterior
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On the BACK of the body or limb. i.e. the buttocks are on the posterior of the body.
i.e. the calf muscles are on the posterior of the leg. |
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Superior
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Above or on top of.
i.e. the cervical vertebrae are superior to the thoracic vertebrae. |
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Ectomorph
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Has long limbs leading to a greater stride length. Usually have good aerobic fitness.
i.e. Mr Patten |
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Endomorph
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Generally bigger body and this often makes weight bearing exercise more difficult.
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Mesomorph
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Generally more muscular in both the upper body and the legs. This may allow the person greater potential to develop force for running during muscle contraction.
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