NASM Ch 7 Intro Human Mvmt Science

human movement system

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

interdependent links

Although separate in structure and function, the HMS relies on a collaborative effort to form

less optimal performance

if kinetic chain in injured

kinetic chain

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

regional interdependence model

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

Articular (Joint) System

What body system may prevent a full range of motion during a front shoulder raise because the joints are stiff, even if the muscles and nerves work normally?

nervous system

If the signal from the brain cannot reach the deltoid, causing the arm to be unable to lift despite healthy joints and muscles, which body system is the problem?

muscular system

During a front shoulder raise, which body system is responsible for producing the movement after receiving signals from the nervous system?

full ROM

a client with normal functioning muscular and nervous systems should be able to complete a front shoulder raise through the shoulder joint’s:

biomechanics

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

kinesiology

Study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology.

anatomic position

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

biomechanics

uses scientific principles of physics to study how the body creates movement at the joints, especially in the context of exercise and sport

kinesiology

investigates movement further

anatomical

what position is this?

Anatomic locations

describe the relative positioning of segments of the body

medial

Relatively closer to the midline of the body

lateral

Relatively farther away from the midline or
toward the outside of the body

contralateral

Positioned on the opposite side of the body

ipsolateral

Positioned on the same side of the body

anterior

Positioned on or toward the front of the body

posterior

Positioned on or toward the back of the body

proximal

positioned nearest to the center of the body or other identified reference point

distal

Positioned farthest from the center of the body or other identified reference point

inferior

Positioned below an identified reference point

superior

Positioned above an identified reference point

medial

The adductors (inner thigh muscles) attach to the _ side of the femur (thigh bone).

laterally

The ears are positioned _ on the head.

contralateral

The right foot is _ to the left hand.

ipsilateral

The right foot is _ to the right hand.

anterior

The quadriceps are located on the _ aspect of the thigh.

posterior

The hamstring complex is located on the _ aspect of the thigh.

proximal

The wrist is more _ to the elbow than the fingers.

distal

The ankle is more _ to the hip than the
knee.

inferior

The soleus (calf muscle) is _ to the
hamstring complex.

superior

The pelvis is _ to the tibia (shin bone).

anterior

red

posterior

purple

superior

orange

inferior

green

contralateral

dark blue

ipsilateral

light blue

lateral

pink

medial

yellow