Kinaesthetics

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Kinaesthetics

Kinaesthetics (pronounced: kin-uh-sthetics) is a branch of science that deals with the perception of body movement and muscular activity. The term is derived from the Greek words "kinesis" (movement) and "aesthesis" (sensation).

Etymology

The term "kinaesthetics" is derived from the Greek words "kinesis" which means movement, and "aesthesis" which means sensation. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the study of body movement and its perception.

Definition

Kinaesthetics is the study of body movement, particularly the movements of muscles and limbs, and how these movements are perceived by the individual. It is a branch of neuroscience and physiology that focuses on the physical aspects of movement, such as muscle contraction and joint movement, as well as the sensory feedback that is received during movement.

Related Terms

  • Proprioception: The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.
  • Motor Control: The process by which humans and animals use their brain/cognition to activate and coordinate the muscles and limbs involved in the performance of a motor skill.
  • Motor Learning: A set of processes associated with practice or experience leading to relatively permanent changes in the capability for responding.
  • Biomechanics: The study of the structure and function of biological systems such as humans, animals, plants, organs, and cells by means of the methods of mechanics.

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