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Abdomen |
The region between the diphragm and the pelvis. |
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Abduction |
Movement away from the midline of the body. |
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Absolute Strength |
The maximum force that an individual's muscle can produce is a single voluntary effort, regardless of the rate of force production. |
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Acceleration |
Increasing the speed of an entity. This rate of change of velocity is with respect to time. |
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Achilles |
The thick tendon which attaches the gastrocnemius and soleus to the calcaneus. Or the mythological half man/half god partially responsible for the destruction of Troy, who met his death from an arrow that pierced this tendon, hence the name! |
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Acromioclavicular |
Of or relating to the articulation between the clavicle and the scapula and its ligaments. |
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Acupuncture |
A practice, chiefly in Chinese medicine, of attempting to cure illness or relieve pain by puncturing specific areas of the skin with needles. |
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Acute |
Sharp, brief or severe; the initial stage of an injury |
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Adaptation |
To adjust to new conditions. |
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Adduction |
Movement toward the midline of the body |
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Adhesion |
The abnormal union of body tissues that are normally separate (similar to scar tissue). |
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Adipose |
Fatty substance |
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Aerobic Exercise |
Exercise occurring in the presence of molecular oxygen in the muscle. |
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Afferent Neuron |
Sensory neuron carrying information toward the central nervous system. |
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Agility |
Ability to start, stop, and move the body quickly in different directions. |
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Agonist |
A muscle responsible for producing a specific movement through concentric muscle action. |
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Amino Acids |
A class of organic compounds that are building blocks from which protein is constructed. |
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Anaerobic Exercise |
Exercise occurring in the absence of molecular oxygen in the muscle. |
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Anatomical Position |
Standing erect, with feet and palms facing forward. |
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Anconeus |
A small muscle situated behind and below the elbow joint that extends the forearm. |
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Androgen |
A steroid hormone, such as testosterone or androsterone, that controls the development and maintenance of male characteristics. |
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Anorexia Athletica |
The use of excessive exercise to lose weight, normally associated with anorexia nervosa. |
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Anorexia Nervosa |
An eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image in which a person does not take in a sufficient amount of calories, eventually causing harm to the body, and sometimes death. |
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Antagonist |
A muscle responsible for opposing the concentric muscle action of the agonist. |
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Anterior |
Anatomical term referring to the front of the body; toward the front. |
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Anterior Tilt |
Pelvic tilt in which the vertical plane through the anterior-superior spines is anterior to the vertical plane through the symphysis pubis. |
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Appendage |
A structure attached to the body such as the upper and lower extremities. |
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Arthritis |
Inflammation of a joint usually accompanied by pain, swelling and stiffness. |
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Articulation |
A joint or connection of bones. |
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ASIS |
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine. |
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Assessments |
In relation to exercise, a series of tests or screens to identify specific weaknesses or sub-par areas in a given individual's ability to perform (life--->sport environment). These screens may involve nutritional factors, lifestyle patters and biomechanical screens (flexibility, posture, static/dynamic movements, etc.). |
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Asymmetrical |
Imbalance of the arrangement of parts. Not moving together. |
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Atrophy |
Wasting away of any part, organ, tissue or cell. |
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Autogenic Inhibition |
Inhibition of the muscle spindle resulting from the Golgi tendon organ stimulation. |
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Autonomous |
Not controlled by others or by outside forces; existing and functioning independently. |
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Avascular |
Without blood supply. |
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Avulsion |
Forceful tearing away of any part of a structure |