ExPhys Ch. 7 Vocab Set 1

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Human movement system (HMS)

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The collective components and structures that work together to move the body; muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems.

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Kinetic chain

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A concept that describes the human body as a chain of interdependent links that work together to perform movement.

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Regional interdependence model

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The concept describing the integrated functioning of multiple body systems or regions of the body.

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Biomechanics

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The science concerned with the internal and external forces acting on the human body and effects produced by these forces.

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Kinesiology

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Study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology.

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Anatomic position

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The position with the body erect, the arms at the sides, and the palms forward. It is the position of reference for anatomic nomenclature.

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Osteokinematics

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Movement of a limb that is visible.

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Arthrokinematics

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The description of joint surface movement; consists of three major types: roll, slide, and spin.

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Sagittal plane

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An imaginary bisector that divides the body into left and right halves.

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Flexion

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A bending movement in which the relative angle between two adjacent segments decreases.