KIN Mod 5 Functional Anatomy

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Functional anatomy

the study of the relationship between body structure and function

• focuses on how anatomical parts work together during movement

• includes dynamics of muscle and tendon tension and ROM

anatomical position

standing straight with arms at your side, palms facing forward

Superior vs inferior

Toward the head (above) vs away from the head (below)

Medial vs lateral

towards the midline vs away from midline

Anterior vs Posterior

front vs back

proximal vs distal

closer to trunk vs farther away from trunk

Supine vs prone

laying flat on your vs laying flat on stomach

planes of motion

• sagittal

• front

• transverse

Sagittal plane

runs vertically from top to bottom down the midline - divides body into left and right

frontal plane

runs vertically from top to bottom - divides body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sides

Transverse plane

runs horizontally - divides body into top (superior) and bottom (inferior)

muscles

work in coordinated groups

• agonists and antagonists muscle pairs

• stabilizing muscles

agonist

bicep contracts

Joints

connect bones and allow for