Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology

by Clippinger, Karen

• ISBN13: 9780880115315
• ISBN10: 0880115319
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-12-13
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

All dancers are looking to achieve optimal performanceand Dance Anatomy and Kinesiologywill help them do just that.This text helps dancers learn anatomical and biomechanical principles as they apply to dance performance. It focuses on optimal dance movement and the related principles for understanding the function of body joints. And by applying those principles, dancers can help reduce their risk of injury and enhance their performance longevity.In addition, Dance Anatomy and Kinesiologyincludes special practical applications: -Concept Demonstrations provide hands-on exercises to try. -Tests and Measurements are specific to selected regions of the body. -Dance Cues help analyze cue effectiveness and promote optimal movement execution. -Study Questions and Applications help apply chapter concepts. -Attachments provide the pronunciations, attachments, and key actions of the primary muscles covered in this text.The first two chapters cover the skeletal and muscular systems as they apply to dance and provide basic anatomical terminology and concepts. Chapters 3 through 7 delve into specific areas of the bodythe spine, the pelvic girdle and hip joint, the knee and patellofemoral joints, the ankle and foot, and the upper extremity.These chapters encompass primary bones, muscles, joints, alignment deviations, mechanics, and injuries for the given region, with special considerations for dance. They present strength and flexibility exercises to help dancers improve technique and prevent injuries. And they contain many practical exercises and examples that are specific to dance technique to help dancers apply the material. The material is augmented by more than 250 illustrations and nearly 350 photographs, which will appeal to the visual learning abilities of many dancers and reinforce the connection between technique and art.The final chapter presents a schema to help analyze full-body dance movements to determine optimal execution.Dance Anatomy and Kinesiologyoffers valuable scientific knowledge and understanding for dancers, helping them to blend anatomical and kinesiological principles with artistic expression. Such a blend of science and art will empower dancers to realize their potential and expand their artistic vision.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

The Skeletal System and Its Movements

Primary Tissues of the Body

Bone Composition and Structure

Bone Development and Growth

The Human Skeleton

Joint Architecture

Body Orientation Terminology

Joint Movement Terminology

Skeletal Considerations in Whole Body Movement

Summary

Study Questions and Applications

The Muscular System

Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function

Microstructure of Skeletal Muscle and Muscle Contraction

Muscle Architecture

Muscle Attachments to Bone

Muscles, Levers, and Rotary Motion

Types of Muscle Contraction (Tension)

Muscular Considerations in Whole Body Movement

Learning Muscle Names and Actions

Summary

Study Questions and Applications

The Spine

Bones and Bony Landmarks of the Spine

Joint Structure and Movements of the Vertebral Column

Description and Functions of Individual Muscles of the Spine

Ideal Spinal Alignment and Common Deviations

Spinal Mechanics

Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Spinal Movements

Key Considerations for the Spine in Whole Body Movement

Special Considerations for the Spine in Dance

Conditioning Exercises for the Spine

Back Injuries in Dancers

Summary

Study Questions and Applications

The Pelvic Girdle and Hip Joint

Bones and Bony Landmarks of the Hip Region

Joint Structure and Movements of the Pelvic Girdle

Joint Structure and Movements of the Hip

Description and Functions of Individual Hip Muscles

Alignment and Common Deviations of the Hip Region

Pelvic and Hip Mechanics

Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Hip Movements

Key Considerations for the Hip in Whole Body Movement

Special Considerations for the Hip in Dance

Conditioning Exercises for the Hip

Hip Injuries in Dancers

Summary

Study Questions and Applications

The Knee and Patellofemoral Joints

Bones and Bony Landmarks of the Knee Region

Joint Structure and Movements of the Knee

Description and Functions of Individual Knee Muscles

Knee Alignment and Common Deviations

Knee Mechanics

Joint Structure and Movements of the Patellofemoral Joint

Patellofemoral Alignment and the Q Angle

Patellofemoral Mechanics

Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Knee Movements

Key Considerations for the Knee in Whole Body Movement

Special Considerations for the Knee in Dance

Conditioning Exercises for the Knee

Knee Injuries in Dancers

Summary

Study Questions and Applications

The Ankle and Foot

Bones and Bony Landmarks of the Ankle and Foot

Joint Structure and Movements of the Ankle and Foot

Description and Functions of Individual Muscles of the Ankle and Foot

Alignment and Common Deviations of the Ankle and Foot

Mechanics of the Ankle and Foot

Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Movements of the Ankle and Foot

Key Considerations for the Ankle and Foot in Whole Body Movement

Special Considerations for the Ankle and Foot in Dance

Conditioning Exercises for the Ankle and Foot

Ankle and Foot Injuries in Dancers

Summary

Study Questions and Applications

Ankle and Foot Injuries in Dancers

Summary

Study Questions and Applications

The Upper Extremity

Bones and Bony Landmarks of the Shoulder Complex

Joint Structure and Movements of the Shoulder Girdle

Joint Structure and Movements of the Shoulder

Description and Functions of Individual Muscles of the Shoulder Complex

Alignment and Common Deviations of the Shoulder Complex

Shoulder Mechanics

Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Shoulder Movements

Special Considerations for the Shoulder Complex in Dance

Other Joints of the Upper Extremity

Description and Functions of Selected Individual Muscles of the Elbow

Structure and Movements of the Radioulnar Joints

Key Considerations for the Upper Extremity in Whole Body Movement

Conditioning Exercises for the Upper Extremity

Upper Extremity Injuries in Dancers

Summary

Study Questions and Applications

Analysis of Human Movement

Anatomical Movement Analysis of Whole Body Movements

Other Methods for Movement Analysis

Research-Supported Movement Analysis

Optimal Performance Models

Movement Cues

Summary

Study Questions and Applications

References and Resources

Index

About the Author

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