Terminology and Foundations of Movement Science

  • Jack M. Winters
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Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a technical foundation in movement science. This involves addressing five areas: (1) key terminology (i.e., the “language” of movement science) (Sections 2–3); (2) key aspects of neuromotor physiology, with a primary focus on the interaction between neural circuits and muscles (Section 4); (3) key terminology associated with making measurements and processing experimental data, especially as related to motion analysis systems (Section 5); (4) key concepts in mechanics and control that impact on the study of movement science (Section 6); and (5) basic implications of living tissues, such as tissue remodeling, adaptation, and sensorimotor learning (Section 7).

Keywords

Motor Neuron Motor Unit Muscle Force Muscle Spindle Muscle Length 
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