NASM Chapter 5 Human Movement Science Vocab

Biomechanics

Superior

Inferior

Proximal

Distal

Anterior (or Ventral)

Posterior (or Dorsal)

Medial

Lateral

Contralateral

Ipislateral

Anatomic Position

Sagittal Plane

Flexion

Extension

Hyperextension

Frontal Plane

Abduction

Adduction

Transverse Plane

Internal Rotation

External Rotation

Horizontal Abduction

Horizontal Adduction

Scapular Retraction

Scapular Protraction

Scapular Depression

Scapular Elevation

Eccentric Muscle Action

Concentric Muscle Action

Isometric Muscle Action

Isokinetic Muscle Action

Force

Length- Tension Relationship

Force-Couple

Rotary Motion

Torque

Motor Behavior

Motor Control

Motor Learning

Motor Development

Muscle Synergies

Proprioception

Sensorimotor Integration

Feedback

Internal Feedback

External Feedback