Morphological and functional basis
Module Kinesiology

Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: ROSARIO FERLITO

Expected Learning Outcomes

Objective of the course

- Understanding the relationship between structure, force and movement

- Knowledge of the fundamental laws of movement and the basic material properties of the tissues that make up the musculoskeletal system

- Detailed knowledge of the structures of the musculoskeletal system within individual functional regions.

Course Structure

Lessons will be held exclusively in person

Required Prerequisites

good knowledge of basic anatomy

Attendance of Lessons

mandatory attendance

Detailed Course Content

- Definition of kinesiology.

- Kinesiological terminology. Description of movements: planes, axes and types of movement.

- Types of joints.

- Types of muscles

- Kinesiology of the upper limb

- Kinesiology of the lower limb

- Kinesiology of the spine

Textbook Information

Kinesiology of th musculoskeletal system D. Neumann

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

The exam will be carried out through an oral test

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

arthrokinematic analysis of each specific joint of the body
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