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Biomechanics
This is concerned with the internal & external forces acting on the human body & the effects produced by these forces.
Sports biomechanics
Anatomic location
Terms that describes specific locations or landmarks on the body.
There are 10
Medial
Lateral
Contralateral
Ipsilateral
Anterior
Posterior
Proximal
Distal
Inferior
Superior
Positioned above a point of reference.
The femur (thigh bone) is superior to the
Tibia (shinbone)
The pectoralis major (chest muscle) is superior to the
Rectus abdominis (abdominal muscle)
Positioned below a point of reference.
The calcaneus (heel bone) is inferior to
Patella (knee bone)
This soleus (calf muscle) is inferior to
The hamstring complex
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