Kinesiology unit 2 terms

Anterior

 Describes the front or direction toward the front of the body.

Posterior

refers to the 'back'. 

Lateral

 refers to the side 

Inversion

 turning into the medial plane of the body

eversion:

turning away from  the medial plane of the body

Plantar flexion

foot moves superior (away from)  to the body

Dorsiflexion:

foot moves inferior (towards) to the body

Long bones:

Radius, ulna, femur, fibula, tibia, metatarsals, phalanges, metacarpals

Short bones

Carpuls, tarsals

Flat bones

scapula, clavicle, ribs, sternum, mandible

Sesamoid bone:

patella

irregular bones

vertebrae, skull, pelvis

How many bones are in the average adult human skeleton? What is the primary function of bones?

• 206 bones

• Give shape and supports the body

About how many muscles are in the human body? What is the primary function of muscles? 

• 600 muscles

• To create movement by relaxing and contracting

Acute

 sudden injury with short term care

Chronic injury:

a long term care injury

Tendons

 connect muscles to bones which enables movement

Ligaments:

connect bones to bones which provides stability to joints

What are the three main functions of joints?

 enables movement, offer structural support to the skeleton, and protect the internal organs

 What type of joint is the knee joint? 

Hinge joint

What is the function of the knee joint? 

Allows knee to bend and straighten

Name the injuries that Connor McDavid occurred in the documentary we watched. 

•  a completely torn PCL

• tears to both his medial and lateral menisci

• a completely torn popliteus muscle

• and tibial plateau fracture

Did Connor McDavid have to have surgery? 

no

Why do athletes tape their ankles when participating in sport? 

• Provides extra support, stability, and prevents injurjy

Flat foot 

a condition where the arches of the foot collapse, causing the entire sole of the foot to touch the ground

Foot Fractures

a break in one or more bones in the foot

Turf Toe 

a sprain of the ligaments in the big toe joint that occurs when the toe is forced past its normal range of motion

Plantar Fasciitis

 a painful condition that occurs when the plantar fascia, the tissue that connects the heel to the toes, becomes inflamed

Ankle Sprains

 a break in one or more of the bones in the ankle joint.

Shin Splints

a condition that causes pain in the front of the lower leg, usually along the inside of the shin bone

Achilles Tendon Rupture

An Achilles tendon rupture is a complete tear in the Achilles tendon, causing sudden, severe pain and often a "pop" sensation in the back of the ankle,