Joints There are three main joints that are stressed when playing golf. These include the wrist‚ the elbow‚ and the shoulder. Although both the knees‚ as well as the hip‚ are often moved (see pictures 5-8)‚ these joints are not quite as important and no injuries usually occur in these areas. Power is definitely gained from their movement though. Another area that is involved with movement is the trunk. Though technically not a joint‚ it is extremely important in the golf swing‚ and is an area
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The Shoulder Joint.The Shoulder is an enarthrodial or ball-and-socket joint. The bones entering into its formation‚ are the large globular head of the humerus‚ received into the shallow glenoid cavity of the scapula‚ an arrangement which permits of very considerable movement‚ whilst the joint itself is protected against displacement by the strong ligaments and tendons which surround it‚ and above by an arched vault‚ formed by the under surface of the coracoid and acromion processes‚ and the coraco-acromial
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I. Fetal Pig Dissection II. Purpose Sus scrofa‚ or the domestic pig is a member of the class Mammalia and the order Artiodactyla. Since we as humans are also a member of class Mammalia‚ we have a good deal in common biologically with pigs‚ although we might not like to think so. Since we have a good deal in common‚ it is very helpful for us to study these animals both anatomically and physiologically. We do this when we test medicines on pigs‚ perfect surgical procedures on pigs‚ and even when
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Week one written assignment for Kinesiology Bronwyn Oihus Abstract As humans our bodies are made up of several types of tissues‚ organs‚ bones muscles and nerves. I am going to talk about the joints of the skeletal system. The skeletal system gives us our shape and protects the inner structures of our bodies. In this system there are areas where 2 or more bones are held together in one of three ways. These are called joints and the bones and movement of the bones classifies the type of joint
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right shoulder joint is primarily used. The shoulder joint is a third class lever operating on the humorous bone‚ which is held in place by the clavicle bone and scapula. These three bones make up the Ball and Socket joint which consists of a globular head (humerus) that articulates with the cup-shaped cavity of another bone (the scapula). This joint allows a wider range of movement therefore permitting movements in all directions
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Situation: Your thirst and hunger centers tell you that you are dehydrated and hungry. You decide a cold water (or beer if you fancy) and chicken wings will satisfy such desires. You need to reach for your frosty beverage on the counter directly in front of you. Your starting point should be anatomical position. Instructions: (Part 1) Specify the movements‚ muscles‚ bones‚ and joints involved in reaching for the glass and bringing it to your mouth. As in the previous Application Assignment
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list seven ways List seven ways of naming muscles‚ giving an example of each Name the principal axial muscles of the body and describe their origins‚ insertions‚ actions‚ and innervations. Name the principal appendicular muscles of the body and describe their origins‚ insertions‚ actions‚ and innervations. Compare and contrast the major muscle groups of the upper and lower limbs and relate their similarities and differences to their function. With over 700 muscles in the body‚ it can
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The study of the liver is to gross anatomy as the study of the liver cell is to ______. cytology which of the following terms refers to the foot? Pedal The wrist is _______ to the elbow distal The head is ______ to the feet superior The thoracic cavity includes the ______. heart and lungs Lungs are to the respiratory system as the liver is to the ________ system. digestive The maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism is termed ________. homeostasis
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Bicep brachii The biceps brachii‚ commonly known as the biceps‚ is a two-headed muscle that lies on the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow. Both heads arise on the scapula and join to form a single muscle belly which is attached to the upper forearm. While the biceps crosses both the shoulder and elbow joints‚ its main function is at the latter where it flexes the forearm at the elbow and supinates the forearm. Triceps brachii The triceps brachii muscle (Latin for "three-headed muscle
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Functions of the skeleton: The skeleton provides the body’s bony framework. Its four key functions are: 1. To provide shape and structure 2. To protect the body’s organs 3 With muscle allows the body to move 4. To store calcium and produce blood cells JOINTS: A joint is where two bones meet. They are characterized by the amount of movement they allow. There are three main groups: 1. Immobile: Where the bones are jointed together and don’t move. eg: Bones of the skull 2. Cartilaginous:
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