Chapter 14
What is Kinesiology?
The multidisciplinary study of physical activity or movement
What are the three planes?
Sagittal, Tranverse, Frontal
Name one fracture that can only occur with children
Greenstick fracture
Classifications for all joints
Synathroses, Amphiathroses, Diathroses
Difference between posterior and anterior
Posterior refers to a structure that is behind another structure. Anterior refers to a structure that is in front of another structure.
Skeletal, smooth, cardiac
The study of joints
Arthrology
Looseness in the joint
Joint laxity
Strains, Tendonitis, Contusions
Occurs when two bones come in contact
Healing apparatus
Modality
How can a nerve injury occur?
Pulling, stretching, or cutting of the nerve
Example of amphiathroses joint
Ribs, sternum, pubic symphysis
Swelling in the tissue
Edema
What is a synapse?
A synapse is the space between adjacent neurons through which an impulse is transmitted.