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28 Cards in this Set
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Internal and external (laws of mechanics and physics to determine how forces) acting on the human acting on the effects produced by these forces(better predict performance in athletic events |
Biomechanics |
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Superior |
Above reference point |
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Inferior |
Below the reference point |
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Proximal |
Positioned nearest the center of the reference point |
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Distal |
Farthest from center of body or reference point |
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Anterior |
The front of the body |
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Posterior |
Position on or towards the back |
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Medial |
Closer to the midline of the body |
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Contr-lateral |
Position opposite side of the body |
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Lateral |
Relatively further from the midline toward the outside of the body |
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Ipsilateral |
Same side of the body |
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Sagittal plane |
Bisector that divides body into right and left |
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Anatomic position |
Erect, arms at side, and palms up |
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Flexion |
Bending movement where angle between 2 adjacent segments decrease |
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Extension |
Straighten movement btwn two adjacent segments increase |
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Hyperextension |
Joint extending beyond normal limits |
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Frontal plane |
Line that divides body from front and back |
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Abduction |
Movement away from midline |
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Abduction |
Movement in the frontal plane towards midline |
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Transverse plane |
Bisector that divides the body into top and bottom halves |
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Internal rotation |
Rotation of a joint toward the middle of the body |
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External rotation |
Rotation away away from the middle of the body |
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Horizontal abduction |
Movement of arms and legs in the transverse plane from an anterior to a lateral position |
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Horizontal adduction |
Movement in the transverse plane from lateral to anterior position |
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Scapular retraction |
Shoulder blades come together |
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Scapular protraction |
Shoulder moves away |
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Scapular Depression |
Shoulder blades move downward |
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Scapular evaluation |
Blades move up towards ears |
