The Human Body-Kinesiology by Alyson
The Human Body Kinesiology By Alyson
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Definition Author Note The Arms Colleges The Legs Careers Careers Continued The Hands Interview #1 Interview #2
Definition ki·ne·si·ol·o·gy kəˌnēsēˈäləjē,-zē-/ noun The definition of the word kinesiology means the study of mechanics of human movement. The way the muscles work.
Author Note The human body is very interesting. It is a lot like a machine. They usually function in many different ways. But the basics are mostly the same, in which how the muscles work. This book is almost all about the muscles in your body. But there’s one twist: KIDS ONLY. This book breaks it down into how a kid would understand. Just because it’s written by ME. I really hope you learn something from this, Alyson Buck
The Arms The main muscle in your arm is the bicep. When you flex your muscles, the one that bulges is called the bicep. There is also the tricep, brachioradialis, extensor carpi radialis longus, and the deltoid. The deltoid is the muscle that connects the shoulders to your arm. The brachioradialis is the muscle that connects the forearm to the elbow. The tricep is a muscle behind the bicep. The brachioradialis is located from the forearm to the elbow. And the extensor carpi radialis longus is the muscle that connects to some of your finger bones.
EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS BRACHIORADIALIS TRICEP
BICEP DELTOID
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Comparing in the Arms COMPARING: the TRICEP to the BICEP The tricep muscle is used for extension of the elbow while the bicep pulls your forearm to your chest. The tricep is used â…” of the time for your arm and the bicep is used â…“ of the time. Even though the biceps look better than the triceps, and you think your biceps do all the work, in sports you actually use your triceps more often.
Colleges If you want to get a college major in kinesiology here are some good places to go: ➔ University of Michigan--Ann Arbor, MI ➔ University of Virginia--Charlottesville, VA ➔ University of Southern California--Los Angeles, CA ➔ University of Wisconsin--Madison, WI ➔ University of Georgia--Athens, GA ➔ Texas A&M University--College Station, TX ➔ Florida State University--Tallahassee, FL ➔ Syracuse University--Syracuse, NY ➔ Saint Louis University--St. Louis, MO ➔ University of Tennessee--Knoxville, TN
HAMSTRINGS ABDUCTORS
QUADRICEPS GASTROCNEMIUS SOLEUS
TIBIALIS ANTERIOR
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The Legs The muscles in the leg consists of the hamstrings, abductors, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, soleus, and the tibialis anterior. When in motion, moving your leg forward is the quadriceps job. Then the action is changed over to the hamstrings which bends your knee. The soleus and gastrocnemius, flex and bend each foot as it lands on the ground. The tibialis anterior is located near the shin and also helps with the foot.
Careers If you think majoring in kinesiology cannot get you a good career, think again: Aquatics Director Athletic Administration in School or College Athletic Trainer Coaching at School or College Director of Youth Camps/ Sport Programs Exercise Physiologist Sports Director at Resort Massage Therapist Medical Doctor Occupational Therapist Personal Trainer Physical Education Teacher at School or College
Careers Continued Physical Therapist Physician’s Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Physical Education Recreational Therapist Registered Nurse Respiration Therapist Sport Management Sport Psychologist for Performance Enhancement Sports Information Director Sports Journalist Sports Marketing Sports Officiating Strength and Conditioning Coach
Hands The muscles in the hands are flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor digitorum superficialis, and the flexor digitorum profundus. In the hands, the muscles can be divided into two groups; extrinsic and intrinsic. The extrinsic muscles are long flexors that begins in the forearm. Intrinsic muscles begin to grow in the hand itself, along with the wrist. The extrinsic muscles are primarily responsible for the powerful gripping force of the hand, and hand movements. The intrinsic muscles are primarily responsible for intricate finger movements, and hand control. Muscles controlling the hand are capable of moving the fingers in four directions: flexion or bending, extension or straightening, abduction or moving sideways away from the body, and adduction or moving sideways towards the body.
Interview #1 LYNN BUCK-ATHLETIC TRAINER-Q&A Q: What is your major? A: Sports Medicine Q:What school did you get it from? A: Eastern Michigan Q: Why do you like your job? A: I like to know that I can help people get better, and see the progress in others. Q: What made you want to be a Athletic Trainer? A: I discovered that I liked watching sports as well as helping the athletes. Q: What good things come from that job? A: When I first started working, it was at a high school. But when I had kids, I realized I didn't want to be gone at night. Q: Would you recommend a kinesiology major for another person? A: Depending on what job they want, they should!
Interview #2 PATTY WILSON-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL P.E. TEACHER-Q&A Q: What is your major? A: Bachelor in Physical Education, Biology, and a master in language arts. Q:What school did you get it from? A:Michigan State University, and Eastern Michigan University. Q: Why do you like your job? A: I like helping kids learn their potential, and how to be healthy. And I love sports and athletics. Q: What made you want to be a PE teacher? A: In college, I learned that I love PE and muscle movement and how the body works. Q: What good things come from that job? A: Positive relationships with kids, the opportunity to help kids be successful, helping them find what they love to do. Q: Would you recommend a kinesiology major for another person? A: Yes, definitely. If a job you want falls under the kinesiology category, I say go for it!
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Arizona State University Student How Stuff Works Kinesiology Connection Australia Muscles, Ligaments, and Tendons
Closing In the human body, there are a whole bunch more muscles then I just listed. On average, there are about 656 to 850 in a human. Animals are a whole different story.