Chapter 14: Lesson 1 Flashcards
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Flexibility
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Flexibility
2
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Extensibility
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Capability to be elongated or stretched.
3
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Range of motion (ROM)
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The degree to which specific joints or body segments can move; often measured in degrees.
4
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Mobility
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Optimal flexibility and joint range of motion; ability to move freely.
5
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Myofascial
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The body’s connective tissue that includes muscles and fascia.
6
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Relative flexibility
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The process in which the body seeks the path of least resistance during functional movements.
7
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Human movement system (HMS)
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The collective components and structures that work together to move the body: muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems.
8
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Soft tissue
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Tissue connecting, supporting, and surrounding bodily structures and organs.
