Kinesiology 2241A/B Chapter Notes -Appendicular Skeleton, Axial Skeleton, Myology

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2241A/B
• Professor: Bob Vigars

Document Summary

Biomechanics: area of study wherein the knowledge and methods of mechanics are applied to the structure and function of the living human system. Anthropometrics: body"s physical characteristics, human body size, shape, composition, include measures of heights, weight and volume. Mechanics: mechanical aspects of any system, may be divided in to statics, dynamics. Kinematics: study of forces acting on a body to influence its movement. Quantitative approach: describing a movement of the body or its parts in numerical terms, numbers obtained by measuring or counting, instruments are expensive. Qualitative approach: produce description of movement in non-numerical terms, can recognize the critical features of the skill. Efficient movement: is one in which a given amount of work is done with a minimum amount of energy expenditure. Effectiveness: concerned more with performance and less with saving energy. Maximized: effort put forth in running movements should be maximized.