Physiology, Kinesiology, and Anatomy Etymology

Physiology: • Anatomy: The study of the structure and organization of living things.  From the Greek anathomē, meaning “cutting up” or “dissection.” • Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical properties of living tissue and how they interact with the environment. From the Greek bios, meaning “life”, and the Latin mecanicus, meaning “mechanics.” • Cardiovascular: The study of the heart and its function in the body. From the Latin cardiovasculum, meaning “heart vessel”.• Endocrinology: The study of the endocrine system and hormones, and their effects on the body. From the Greek endon, meaning “within”, and krinein, meaning “to separate”.• Neurophysiology: The study of the nervous system and its functions. From the Greek neuron, meaning “nerve”, and physiologia, meaning “natural science”.• Physiological Adaptation: The process by which the body changes to accommodate new environmental conditions. From the Latin adaptare, meaning “to fit”.• Respiration: The process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the body. From the Latin respirare, meaning “to breathe”. • Skeletal System: The study of the bones, joints, and cartilage in the body. From the Latin skeletum, meaning “dried up” or “dry”. • Thermoregulation: The study of the regulation of body temperature. From the Greek thermos, meaning “heat”, and the Latin regulare, meaning “to rule”. Kinesiology: • Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical properties of living tissue and how they interact with the environment. From the Greek bios, meaning “life”, and the Latin mecanicus, meaning “mechanics.” • Exercise Physiology: The study of the physiological responses and adaptations to physical activity. From the Latin exercitare, meaning “to train”. • Human Movement: The study of the body’s movements and the coordination and control of muscular activity. From the Latin humanus, meaning “human”, and the Greek movere, meaning “to move”. • Kinetics: The study of motion and its effects on the body. From the Greek kinesis, meaning “motion”.• Motor Control: The study of the coordination, control, and organization of movement. From the Latin motus, meaning “motion”, and the Latin controlare, meaning “to control”. • Motor Development: The study of the development of motor skills throughout the life cycle. From the Latin motus, meaning “motion”, and the Latin developere, meaning “to unfold”. • Musculoskeletal System: The study of the muscles, bones, and joints of the body. From the Latin musculus, meaning “muscle”, and the Greek skelēton, meaning “skeleton”. • Neuromuscular Physiology: The study of the nervous system and its effects on the muscles. From the Greek neuron, meaning “nerve”, and the Latin musculus, meaning “muscle”. • Sports Medicine: The study of the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries. From the Latin sporta, meaning “a game”, and the Latin mederi, meaning “to heal”.