Kinesiology

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Kinesiology is the scientific study of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement, especially in humans. [1] The word kinesiology is derived the Greek "kinesis" (motion) + the suffix -ology or -logy from the greek "logos" or "logia"(meaning a field of study).

Kinesiology encompasses human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise psychology and sociology, history, and philosophy of sport.

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Below is a (slightly simplified) table of the motions available at the different joints of the body:

region flexion/extension abduction/adduction internal/external rotation circumduction other
Shoulder yes Serratus anterior/Rhomboid major, Rhomboid minor,Kerbe Serratus anterior, Pectoralis minor,Levator scapulae,Trapezius yes elevation/depression Trapezius,Sternocleidomastoid,Levator scapulae/Subclavius,Trapezius
Elbow Biceps brachii, Brachialis/Triceps brachii no no no pronation/supination
Pronator quadratus and Pronator teres/Supinator
Wrist Flexor carpi radialis/Extensor carpi radialis brevis, Extensor carpi radialis longus yes no yes no
Hip Psoas, Iliacus, Quadriceps/Gluteus maximus, Hamstring adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, gracilis Lateral rotator group/Gluteus minimus, Gluteus medius no no
Knee Hamstring/Quadriceps no no no no
Ankle (dorsiflexion/plantarflexion)
Tibialis anterior/Fibularis longus, Fibularis brevis		 no no no inversion/eversion
Tibialis anterior/Fibularis brevis
Torso Rectus abdominis/Erector spinae no no no no
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Joints
Types of joints Amphiarthrosis - Symphysis - Gomphosis - Synovial joint (Hinge joint, Pivot joint, Condyloid joint, Saddle joint, Ball and socket joint, Gliding joint)
Terminology Kinesiology - Anatomical terms of motion - Agonist/Antagonist
Motions Flexion/Extension - Adduction/Abduction - Internal rotation/External rotation - Supination/Pronation - Plantarflexion/Dorsiflexion - Eversion/Inversion - Elevation/Depression - Protraction/Retraction

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