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”.