CORE ANATOMY,

ANATOMICAL
POSITION AND
DIRECTIONAL
TERMS; KINETIC
CHAIN AND
POSTURE
CORE ANATOMY

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 Anatomical Terms –
The Language of
Anatomy
Anatomical terminology is used to prevent misunderstanding

Exact terms are used for

Structures
Locations
Direction
Regions
Anatomical
Position
The anatomical position is
a standardized method of
observing or imaging the
body that allows precise
and consistent anatomical
references.
 Anatomical Terms –
The Language of
Anatomy
Anatomical terminology is used to prevent misunderstanding

Exact terms are used for

Structures
Locations
Direction
Regions
 Positions and
Directions

Terms of position and
direction describe the
position of one body part
relative to another.

It usually along one of
the three major body
planes
KINETIC CHAIN
Anatomically, the kinetic chain
describes the interrelated
groups of body segments,
connecting joints, and
muscles working together to
perform movements and the
portion of the spine to which
they connect.
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CHAIN
The upper kinetic chain
consists of the fingers,
wrists, forearms, elbows,
upper arms, shoulders,
shoulder blades, and spinal
column.
The lower kinetic chain
includes the toes, feet,
ankles, lower legs, knees,
upper legs, hips, pelvis,
and spine.
 POSTUREThe relative position
of the body
and/or the
arrangement of
its body parts at
any moment.

A good posture exists when there is

minimal stress acting on multiple
joints and minimal muscle
activity is needed to keep the
position.