KIN 199: Breaking Down Movement Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering anatomical directions, body planes, axes, muscle terminology, contraction types, and movement breakdown phases from KIN 199.

Anatomical Neutral

The reference position of the human body where a person is standing upright with arms down at sides and palms facing forwards.

Superior

A position higher in the vertical direction in reference to another structure.

Inferior

A position lower in vertical direction in reference to another structure.

Anterior

A position more toward the front of the body in reference to another structure.

Posterior

A position more toward the back of the body in reference to another structure.

Medial

Closer to the midline or middle of the body.

Lateral

Further away from the midline or middle of the body.

Proximal

A position closer to the midline in reference to another structure.

Distal

A position further form the midline in reference to another structure.

Superficial

A position closer to the midline in reference to another structure.

Deep

A position further form the midline in reference to another structure.

Sagittal Plane

An anatomical plane that separates the body into right and left sections.

Frontal Plane

An anatomical plane that separates the body into front and back sections.

Transverse/Horizontal Plane

An anatomical plane that separates the body into top and bottom sections.

Bilateral/Frontal Axis

An axis that corresponds with the sagittal plane and passes from R-L or L-R.

Anterio-Posterior/Sagittal Axis

An axis that corresponds with the frontal plane and passes from front-back or back-front.

Polar/Longitudinal Axis

An axis that corresponds with the transverse plane and passes from top-bottom or bottom-top.

Origin

The traditional term used to refer to the attachment site of a muscle that does not move.

Insertion

The traditional term used to refer to the attachment site of a muscle that does move.

Agonist

The muscle(s) primarily responsible for the joint action.

Antagonist

The muscle(s) that perform the opposite joint action of the agonist.

Concentric Contraction

A muscle contraction type that CAUSES motion against gravity or resistance.

Eccentric Contraction

A muscle contraction type that CONTROLS motion against gravity or resistance.

Isometric Contraction

A muscle contraction type that RESISTS change against gravity or resistance.

Prep Phase

The movements that prepare the person to perform the motion.

Action Phase

The movements that are performed to execute the motion.

Follow-through Phase

The movements that are performed to complete the motion.

Broad Jump Prep Phase

The movement phase starting standing upright and ending at max knee bend/flexion, involving knee flexion, arm swing, and weight transfer.

Broad Jump Action Phase

The movement phase starting at max knee bend/flexion and ending at foot contact, involving forward arm swing, knee extension, and ankle plantarflexion.

Broad Jump Follow-through Phase

The movement phase starting at foot contact and ending standing upright, involving bringing the body over the feet, arms back to the body, and knees bending and straightening after landing.