Dance Science Outline Week 1

A set of flashcards covering key concepts in dance science, anatomy, and kinesiology.

Bones

206 bones in the human body.

Types of Bones

Include flat, long, short, irregular, and sesamoid bones.

Cartilage

Soft material at the end of bones cushioning the joints.

Joints

Where two bones meet, allowing for movement and flexibility.

Agonists

Muscles that are the primary movers in producing a movement.

Antagonists

Muscles that oppose the actions of agonists.

Concentric contraction

Type of muscle contraction that shortens the muscle.

Slow twitch muscle fibers (Type 1)

Muscle fibers that contract slowly with high resistance to fatigue.

Fast twitch muscle fibers (Type 2)

Muscle fibers that contract quickly but have low resistance to fatigue.

Tendons

Connective tissues that attach muscles to bones.

Ligaments

Connective tissues that attach bones to other bones.

Anatomical Position

A standardized position of the body used to describe location and movements.

Flexion

Bending a joint, such as bending the knees or elbows.

Extension

Straightening a joint, like straightening the knee or elbow.

Abduction

Moving a limb away from the center of the body.

Adduction

Moving a limb towards the center of the body.

Rotational movement

Movement around an axis, such as internal and external rotation.

Osteology

The study of bones and their structure.

Synovial fluid

Lubricates joints and nourishes cartilage.

Fascia

Fibrous connective tissue providing support to the body.

Perceived Knowledge of Anatomy (PK)

Dancers' self-assessment of their knowledge about anatomy.

Actual Knowledge of Anatomy (AK)

Measured proficiency in anatomical knowledge through a quiz.