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| The study of Description of motion, focuses on the effects (motion and acceleration). |
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| Study of action forces, the explanation of motion. Focuses on the cause of motion. |
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| What are the three main themes of biomechanics? |
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- Safety- Prevention of injury and protection.
- Effectiveness- Max. of output and performance.
- Efficiency- Econ. of energy expenditure and force exertion, less force to get the job done.
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What is the anatomical reference position and what is its significance?
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1. Erect standing position
2. Feet slightly separated
3. Arms hanging relaxed at sides
4. Palms facing forward.
* It allows for a universal reference to the body. |
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| What are the directional terms commonly used in describing position or direction in the body? |
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- Superior- closer to the head
- Inferior- further from the head
- Cranial- closer to the head
- Caudal- further from the head
- Anterior- toward the front of the body
- Posterior- toward the back of the body
- Medial- toward the middle of the body
- Lateral- away from the middle of the body.
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