Chapter 2: Anatomy Basics
Chapter Objectives
After this chapter, you will be able to:
- Use planes and axis to describe motion in three dimensions
- Define and identify the different body movements
- Describe the functions of the skeletal system and define its two major subdivisions
- Discuss both functional and structural classifications for body joints
- Describe the characteristic features for fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints and give examples of each
- Discuss the structure of specific body joints and the movements allowed by each
- Explain the criteria used to name skeletal muscles
This section provides you with an overview of the ‘bio’ in biomechanics. In order to properly communicate, biomechanists need a good understanding of human anatomy and related anatomical terms. You will quickly come to understand that structure dictates functions.
