Kinesiology
Kinesiology is the scientific study of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement, especially in humans. [1] The word kinesiology is derived the Greek "kinesis" (motion) + the suffix -ology or -logy from the greek "logos" or "logia"(meaning a field of study). The American Kinesiology Association represents the academic field of kinesiology.
Kinesiology encompasses human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise psychology and sociology, history, and philosophy of sport.
Motions
Below is a (slightly simplified) table of the motions available at the different joints of the body:
| region |
flexion/extension |
abduction/adduction |
internal/external rotation |
circumduction |
other |
| Shoulder |
yes |
Serratus anterior/Rhomboid major, Rhomboid minor,Kerbe |
Serratus anterior, Pectoralis minor,Levator scapulae,Trapezius |
yes |
elevation/depression Trapezius,Sternocleidomastoid,Levator scapulae/Subclavius,Trapezius |
| Elbow |
Biceps brachii, Brachialis/Triceps brachii |
no |
no |
no |
pronation/supination
Pronator quadratus and Pronator teres/Supinator |
| Wrist |
Flexor carpi radialis/Extensor carpi radialis brevis, Extensor carpi radialis longus |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
| Hip |
Psoas, Iliacus, Quadriceps/Gluteus maximus, Hamstring |
adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, gracilis |
Lateral rotator group/Gluteus minimus, Gluteus medius |
no |
no |
| Knee |
Hamstring/Quadriceps |
no |
no |
no |
no |
| Ankle |
(dorsiflexion/plantarflexion)
Tibialis anterior/Fibularis longus, Fibularis brevis |
no |
no |
no |
inversion/eversion
Tibialis anterior/Fibularis brevis |
| Torso |
Rectus abdominis/Erector spinae |
no |
no |
no |
no |
|
Joints |
| Types of joints |
Amphiarthrosis - Symphysis - Gomphosis - Synovial joint (Hinge joint, Pivot joint, Condyloid joint, Saddle joint, Ball and socket joint, Gliding joint) |
| Terminology |
Kinesiology - Anatomical terms of motion - Agonist/Antagonist |
| Motions |
Flexion/Extension - Adduction/Abduction - Internal rotation/External rotation - Supination/Pronation - Plantarflexion/Dorsiflexion - Eversion/Inversion - Elevation/Depression - Protraction/Retraction |
y
References
- ^ Definition
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