KINESIOLOGY : DICTIONARIES: SUBJECT: MEDICAL HEALTH AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Kinesiology Glossary
David P. Dillard
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KINESIOLOGY :
DICTIONARIES: SUBJECT: MEDICAL HEALTH AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:
Kinesiology Glossary
Kinesiology Glossary
<http://www.exrx.net/Kinesiology/Glossary.html>
This is a brief and focused glossary of terminology covering a limited
group of focus areas within kinesiology. The definitions as is often the
case with a glossary kind of tool are brief identification type
definitions generally speaking.
These topical focuses are covered by this glossary.
Forces | Muscle Movement Classification | Articulation | Contraction |
Tension Curve | Anatomical Locations | Muscle Attachment | Movement |
Newton's Laws
Content Sample:
Muscle Movement Classification
Agonist
A muscle that causes motion.
Antagonist
A muscle that can move the joint opposite to the movement produced by the
agonist.
Target
The primary muscle intended for exercise.
This website in which the glossary is found also has more general coverage
of the field of kinesiology that includes content about these issues.
Exercises & Kinesiology
Exercise & Muscle Directory
Power Training Exercises
Cardio Exercises
Muscle Body Map
Female | Male
Exercise Body Map
Female | Male
Articulations
Skeletal System
Biomechanical Deficiencies
Weaknesses
Inflexibilities
Posture
Mechanics
Lever | Other
Angle of Pull
Alignment
Errors
Exercise Safety
Squat
Smith Squat A | B
Glossary
Models
Weight Training
Develop a Workout
Instructions
Logs
Templates
Guidelines
Changing Exercises
Shorthand Log
Low Volume Training
Light / Heavy Training
Periodization Training
Powerlifting Programs
Olympic Weightlifting
Strength Standards
Low Back Recovery
Pump and Burn
Toning
Fat Loss Myths
Advanced Techniques
Safety
Tips
Tidbits
Glossary
References
Site Notes
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There also is a Google Custom search tool for this site. Using this tool
with a search of the word Knee leads to these search results and more.
Content Sample of Knee Search
Mechanics in Exercise: Angle of PullJump to Knee Flexion?: When knee is
extended, virtual fulcrum is located more anteriorly, due to gliding
action of knee joint. ...
www.exrx.net/Kinesiology/AnglePull.html
Knee InjurySome time ago the head physical therapist at Grant Medical
Center in Columbus, Ohio had tested my knee stability and
quadriceps/hamstring ratio and reported ...
www.exrx.net/Questions/KneeInjury.html
Common Muscular WeaknessesIncreased risk of knee injury (instability)
occur during knee extension activities, ... When hip and knee are
simultaneously extending during a compound ...
www.exrx.net/Kinesiology/Weaknesses.html
Knee ArticulationsRotary movement around the longitudinal axis of the bone
toward the center of the body; with the knee bent, turning the lower leg
inward. ...
www.exrx.net/Articulations/Knee.html
ExRx.net :: View topic - Got Knee Pain? Corrective Exercise ...1 post - 1
author - Last post: Jun 9, 2008
My essay is a basic corrective exercise approach to specific knee pain
caused by lack of ankle mobility. Most individuals will either have ...
www.exrx.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4847
Squat AnalysisLater studies conclude squats improve knee stability if the
lifting technique does not ... If the knee does not travel forward during
the barbell squat, ...
www.exrx.net/Kinesiology/Squats.html
Author's Analysis of Smith SquatThe potentially excessive freedom of
motion during a Smith squat (discussed above) may result in inconsistent
stresses to the knee joint that make it ...
www.exrx.net/Kinesiology/SmithSquat1.html
Aquatic Exercise KitGeneral Tips; Hip Flexion, Knee Bent; Hip Extension,
Knee Bent; Hip Flexion, Knee Straight; Hip Extension, Knee Straight; Hip
Horizontal Abduction ...
www.exrx.net/Store/VHI/Kits/AquaticExercise.html
MuscleIn the second figure, the hamstring muscles are relaxed when the
knee is bent, ... The knee-jerk reflex is an example. Both the stretch
reflex and recoil of ...
www.exrx.net/ExInfo/Muscle.html
Calf Exercise MenuAlternating Bent-knee Seated Calf Extension Bent-knee
Seated Calf Extension Seated Calf Raise ... See Hamstrings exercises
(Knee flexion movements only) ...
www.exrx.net/Lists/ExList/CalfWt.html
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