Biomechanics Basic Terminology

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Across
  1. 3. The study of the spatial and temporal components of motion, such as position and velocity.
  2. 4. Position Describes movement or location relative to a fixed external frame of reference (e.g., horizontal or vertical axis).
  3. 6. Motion Movement along a straight or curved path where all points move the same distance at the same time.
  4. 8. Away from the midline of the body.
  5. 10. Toward the top of the head.
  6. 16. Toward the midline of the body.
  7. 17. Rotating the palm or foot upward.
  8. 18. Anatomy Study of body components necessary for achieving a goal, with a focus on function.
  9. 23. The analysis of systems not moving or moving at a constant speed, involving equilibrium with no acceleration.
  10. 25. of Rotation The point around which movement occurs, perpendicular to the plane of motion.
  11. 26. Move scapulae apart
  12. 31. Toward the bottom of the feet.
  13. 32. A flat, two-dimensional surface where movement occurs.
  14. 33. of Freedom The number of planes in which a joint can move: Uniaxial (1 degree of freedom, e.g., elbow), Biaxial (2 degrees of freedom, e.g., wrist), Triaxial (3 degrees of freedom, e.g., shoulder).
  15. 34. DOF In motor control, describes the limited DOF of purposeful, coordinated movements.
  16. 35. Position Similar to the anatomical position but with relaxed arms and palms facing inward.
  17. 36. Lift lateral edge of the foot
  18. 38. Application of mechanical principles to biological systems, more specific than kinesiology.
  19. 39. Plane Imaginary plane that divides the body into front and back halves, its axis of rotation is anteroposterior. AKA Coronal Plane.
  20. 41. The scientific study of human movement, encompassing anatomical, physiological, psychological, and biomechanical aspects.
  21. 43. Rotation Scapulae return to resting position, inferior tip of scapulae moves toward midline.
  22. 44. Plane Imaginary plane that divides the body into right and left halves, its axis of rotation is mediolateral.
  23. 46. Study of the structure of the body, with a focus on specific body parts like the biceps brachii.
  24. 47. Away from the point of attachment or the body.
  25. 49. Position The standard reference position with palms facing forward.
  26. 50. Analysis Numerical analysis based on data collection, requiring equipment, with a focus on forces.
  27. 53. On the opposite side of the body.
Down
  1. 1. Decreasing the angle of a joint.
  2. 2. Movement in a cone-shaped arc, often seen in shoulder or hip movements.
  3. 5. Lift medial edge of the foot
  4. 7. Toward the point of attachment or the body.
  5. 9. (Ventral) Toward the front of the body.
  6. 11. Rotating the palm or foot downward.
  7. 12. Increasing the angle of a joint.
  8. 13. (Dorsal) Toward the back of the body.
  9. 14. Increase angle between the foot and the leg.
  10. 15. DOF Number of possible positions or motions of a mechanical system in space.
  11. 19. Rotation Scapulae move away from the trunk, top moves toward.
  12. 20. Lowering the scapulae.
  13. 21. On the same side of the body.
  14. 22. Circular movement around an axis.
  15. 24. Movement away from the midline of the body.
  16. 27. Plane Imaginary plane that divides the body into upper and lower halves, its axis of rotation is longitudinal. AKA Horizontal plane.
  17. 28. The analysis of systems experiencing acceleration.
  18. 29. Decrease angle between the foot and the leg.
  19. 30. Object of analysis, made up of two or more bodies.
  20. 37. Move scapulae together
  21. 38. Object of Analysis, could be a whole person, part of a person, or an inanimate object.
  22. 40. Position A way to describe the location of body parts or landmarks in relation to other body parts.
  23. 41. The study of forces acting on a system.
  24. 42. Analysis Non-numerical analysis based on direct observation without the need for equipment, focusing on time and space.
  25. 45. Movement toward the midline of the body.
  26. 48. Raising the scapulae (shrug).
  27. 51. Motion Movement around a point or axis, often seen in rotational motions.
  28. 52. of reference The perspective from which movement is described.