Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy
Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780803658233
Author: Lynn S. Lippert PT MS
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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Introduction: The scientific study related to non-human and human body movement is known as kinesiology. Kinesiology study deals with the principles of mechanics, musculoskeletal anatomy, and neuro-muscular physiology.

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Correct answer: The sternum is anterior to the vertebral column.

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The sternum is also known as the breastbone. It is a long flat bone present in the center part of the chest. It basically forms the front part of the rib cage that connects the ribs through cartilage. It mainly protects the lungs, major blood vessels, and injury in the heart, which is found anterior to the vertebral column.

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Correct answer: The calcaneus is on the posterior portion of the foot.

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In humans, the heel bone is known as the calcaneus. It is the foot tarsus bone that forms the heel part of the body. The calcaneus bone is found in the posterior part on the portion of the foot.

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Correct answer: The hip is inferior to the chest.

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The hip region is located anterior and lateral to the gluteal region and inferior to the iliac crest. There are three pelvic bones that fuse to form the hip bone known as the acetabulum. The hip bone is found inferior in the chest region.

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Correct answer: The femur is proximal to the tibia.

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The femur bone is also known as the thigh bone that is considered as the strongest bone in the body. This bone is involved in the jumping, walking, and sitting activities. The femur comprises two epiphyses and one diaphysis. The location of the femur is found proximal to the tibia.

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Correct answer: The radius is on the lateral side of the forearm.

Explanation of Solution

One of the two large bones of the forearm is basically known as the radius. The radius takes part in two major joints; the wrist joint and the elbow joint. The radius is present lateral to the forearm.

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