Scribd
Upload
65 views12 pages

Understanding Human Movement Dynamics

The document discusses human movement from several perspectives: 1. It examines the anatomical, physiological, mechanical, psychological, sociological, and environmental aspects of human movement. 2. It describes locomotion as movement from place to place using one's own body. The human locomotor system, including the muscular and skeletal systems, provides form, stability, and movement. 3. Mechanics of movement are discussed in terms of axes (sagittal, frontal, and vertical) and planes (sagittal, frontal, and transverse) that divide the body and define the directions of motion.

Uploaded by

cmayawin
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
65 views12 pages

Understanding Human Movement Dynamics

The document discusses human movement from several perspectives: 1. It examines the anatomical, physiological, mechanical, psychological, sociological, and environmental aspects of human movement. 2. It describes locomotion as movement from place to place using one's own body. The human locomotor system, including the muscular and skeletal systems, provides form, stability, and movement. 3. Mechanics of movement are discussed in terms of axes (sagittal, frontal, and vertical) and planes (sagittal, frontal, and transverse) that divide the body and define the directions of motion.

Uploaded by

cmayawin
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

THE STUDY OF HUMAN MOVEMENT

Movement is a vital part of Human being. In our


every day activity we can’t go forward without
movement. Basically we move our all body part in
every day activities. The movements that originate
from our body are complex in nature.
THE ASPECTS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT
Human movement can be viewed from a number of different standpoints:

1. Anatomical: Describes the structure of the


body, the relationship between the various parts
and its potential for movement. Incorrect
alignment or disruption of anatomical
structures will clearly affect movement.
1.2. Physiological: Concerned with the way in
which the systems of the human body
function and the initiation and control of
movement. In many cases incorrect
functioning or failure of integration between
systems will lead to movement
abnormalities.
1.3. Mechanical: Involves the force, time
and distance relationships in movement.
1.4.Psychological: Examines the sensations,
perceptions and motivations that stimulate
movement and the neurological and
chemical/ hormonal mechanisms which
control them.
5. Sociological: Considering the meanings given
to various movements in different human
settings and the influence of social settings on
the movements produced.
6. Environmental: Considering the influence of
the environment on the way in which movement
occurs.
HUMAN LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM

Locomotion is the act or power of moving from place to


place by means of one’s own mechanisms or power. All
four limbs are responsible for locomotion.
The human locomotor system (also known as the
musculoskeletal system) is an organ system that gives
humans the ability to move using the muscular and skeletal
systems. The musculoskeletal system provides form,
stability, and movement to the human body.
MECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT

Axis
An axis is a line about which movement
takes place.
There are three types of axis
Sagital Axis
Frontal Axis
Vertical Axis
Sagital Axis:
Sagital axis lies parallel to the Sagital suture of the skull. The
direction of this axis is posterior to anterior direction. Movement
about this axis is in frontal plane.
Frontal Axis:
Frontal Axis lies transverse to the suture of the skull. The
direction of this axis is side to side direction. Movement about
this axis is in Sagital plane.
Vertical Axis:
This axis lies parallel to the line of gravity; the direction of this
axis is up to down direction. Movement about this axis is in
Plane
It is a surface which lies the right angle to the
line in which movement takes place.
There are three traditional planes
corresponding to the three dimensions of space;
Sagital or Anterior posterior or median
plane
Frontal or Lateral or Coronal plane
Transverse or horizontal plane
Sagital or Anterior posterior or median plane:
It is a vertical plane passing through the body from front
to back, dividing the body into right & left halves.
Frontal or Lateral or Coronal plane:
It is a vertical plane passing through the body from side
to side, dividing the body in to anterior & posterior
halves.
Transverse or horizontal plane:
It is a plane that passes through horizontally through the
body, dividing the body into upper & lower halves.

You might also like