Kinesiology 2241A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Olecranon, Trochlear Notch, Xiphoid Process

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2241A/B
• Professor: Thomas Jenkyn, Ph D, P Eng

Document Summary

Anatomy exam notes (lectures 1 to 5) - october 27th, 2015. Introduction to systemic and functional anatomy & basic cells and. Introduction to systemic and functional anatomy & basic cells and tissues. Interested in the dissection of the human body. Died right after his publication of small pox. Anatomy texts vary from author to author. His text is the most accurate and has the most investigation to it. Regional anatomy, usually learned off the cadaver. Not so much anymore due to the lack of them for research. Systems approach, used by courses without a cadaver. Breaks information down to understand how systems work together: skeletal system, has a total 206 bones, cv system, muscular system, over 600 muscles. Anatomical nomenclature: language that ensures clear and consistent communication. Important to have a position, direction, movements and relationships: need to describe injuries in anatomical position.