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Musculoskeletal System ANS -The combined interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body.
Deconditioned ANS -A state of lost physical fitness which may include muscle imbalances decreased
flexibility and a lack of core and joint stability
Muscle imbalance ANS -Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
Continuing education ANS -Any of a variety of course offerings that serve the purpose to keep
professionals up to date with their knowledge and skills
Best practices ANS -Professional procedures that are considered to be correct, safe, or most effective
Special population ANS -Individuals who will require modification or specialized training
Continuing education unit (CEU) ANS -A measure used in continuing education courses that is designed
for professionals to maintain a certification or license
Mentor ANS -A trusted advisor in a specific area
Kinesiology ANS -The study of human movement
Biomechanics ANS -The study of how forces affect a living body
Ground reaction force ANS -And equal and opposite external force that is exerted back onto the body
by the ground
,Qualitative analysis ANS -Applying principles of proper technique and combining them with
observations in order to make an educated evaluation
Quantitative Analysis ANS -Taking physical measurements and making mathematical computations to
reach a conclusion
Anatomic position ANS -Standard posture where in the body stand upright with the arms beside the
trunk, the palms face forward, and the head faces forward
Midline ANS -That which is contained within an imaginary line that splits the body into equal halves
Sagittal plane ANS -An imaginary plane that bisects the body into equal halves producing a left half and
right half
Frontal plane ANS -An imaginary plane that bisects the body into equal halves, producing a front and
back half
Transverse Plane ANS -An imaginary plane that bisects the body into equal halves producing a top half
and the bottom half
Anterior - posterior axis ANS -A straight line that cuts through the body from the front to back
Longitudinal axis ANS -An imaginary long straight line that cuts through the body from top to bottom
Range of motion ANS -The amount of movement produced by one or multiple joints
Flexion ANS -A bending at a joint where the relative angle between two adjoining segments decreases
Extension ANS -A vending at a joint or the relative angle between two adjoining segments increases
Abduction ANS -A body segment is moving away from the midline of the body
, Adduction ANS -The body segment is moving towards the midline of the body
Internal rotation ANS -Rotation of a limb or body segment towards the midline of the body
External rotation ANS -Rotation of a limb or segment away from the midline of the body
Pronation ANS -A triplanar movement that is associated with force reduction
Supination ANS -A triplanar movement that is associated with the force of production
Flexors ANS -A muscle that produces flexion of a limb or joint
Extensors ANS -A muscle that produces extension of a limb or joint
Abductors ANS -A muscle that produces abduction of a limb or joint
Abductors ANS -A muscle that produces adduction of a limb or joint
Pronator ANS -A muscle that produces pronation of a limb or body segment
Supinator ANS -A muscle that produces supination of a limb or body segment
Prone ANS -Body position where one is lying with face down
Supine ANS -Body position where one is laying on the back and face it's upward
Triple flexion ANS -A multi joint exercises that involve flexion at the hips knees and ankle
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