ESS final exam questions & answers 2024/2025
kinesiology - ANSWERSThe cross-disciplinary and dynamic field of study focusing on human movement
exercise - ANSWERSA subset of physical activities that are planned, structured, and designed to improve or maintain physical fitness
exercise sci...
kinesiology - ANSWERSThe cross-disciplinary and dynamic field of study focusing on human movement
exercise - ANSWERSA subset of physical activities that are planned, structured, and designed to improve
or maintain physical fitness
exercise science - ANSWERSStudy of the physiological and behavioral changes that occur in the body in
response to exercise and sport training
human anatomy - ANSWERSThe study of the structures that makeup the human body and how those
structures relate to each other
lateral - ANSWERSFarther from the medial plane (e.g. you ears are ____ to your cheeks)
medial - ANSWERSNearer to the medial plane (e.g. your nose is _____ to your eyes)
distal - ANSWERSFurther from the trunk (e.g. the hands are ___ to the arms, or away from the origin)
proximal - ANSWERSNearer to the trunk (e.g. the arms are ___ to the hands, or toward the origin)
anterior - ANSWERSNearer to the front (e.g. your lips are ___ to your teeth)
posterior - ANSWERSNearer to the back (e.g. you back is ____ to your abdomen)
superior - ANSWERSNearer to the top of the head (e.g. your lips are ____ to your chin)
,inferior - ANSWERSNearer to the feat (e.g. the stomach is ___ to the heart)
supine - ANSWERSLying on your back
prone - ANSWERSLying face down
median plane - ANSWERSA vertical plane that bisects the body into right and left halves
coronal or frontal plane - ANSWERSAny vertical plane at right angles to the median plane
transverse plane - ANSWERSAny plane at right angles to both the median and frontal planes
center of gravity - ANSWERSThe point at which the median, frontal, and transverse planes intersect
flexion - ANSWERSSagittal plane motion that reduces the angle between two bones at a joint
extension - ANSWERSSagittal plane motion that increases the angle between two bones at a joint
dorsiflexion - ANSWERSMotion of brining the top of the foot toward the shin, or movement of the ankle
so that the dorsal surface of the foot moves superiorly
plantar flexion - ANSWERSMotion of brining the top of the foot away from the shin, or movement of the
ankle so that the dorsal surface of the foot moves inferiorly
abduction - ANSWERSMovement away from the midline of the body
adduction - ANSWERSMovement toward the midline of the body
circumduction - ANSWERSA cone-shaped movement that does not include any rotation; combination of
flexion-extension and abduction-adduction
, pronation - ANSWERSWhen the palm is moved to face posteriorly
supination - ANSWERSWhen the palm is moved to face anteriorly
inversion - ANSWERSWhen the sole of the foot is turned inward
eversion - ANSWERSWhen the sole of the foot is turned outward
axial skeleton - ANSWERSThe section of the human skeleton composed of the skull, vertebrae, ribs, and
sternum
appendicular skeleton - ANSWERSThe section of the human skeleton made up of the pectoral and pelvic
girdles and the upper and lower limbs that are appended from the girdles
synovial joint - ANSWERSJoints that allow the greatest amount of motion
sarcomere - ANSWERSContractile until of a skeletal muscle that is organized within a myofibril in series
(i.e. attached with other ___ end to end)
myofilament - ANSWERSproteins that make up the sarcomere (i.e. actin and myosin)
cross bridge formation - ANSWERSA process during which the heads of the myosin filaments temporarily
attach themselves to the actin filaments
All-or-none principle - ANSWERSA synaptic transmission will cause an action potential in the postsynaptic
cell as long as its strength is above a minimum threshold level
static contraction - ANSWERSA contraction non which the muscle tension or force exerted against an
external object is equal or weaker, so no visible movement of load occurs
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Bensuda. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
