terminology Flashcards
(18 cards)
1
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What is a uniaxial joint movement?
A
A uniaxial joint only allows for a motion in a single plane.
2
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What is a biaxial joint movement?
A
A biaxial joint allows for motions within two planes.
3
Q
What is the Antagonist Muscle?
A
The muscle that relaxes so that movement can occur.
4
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What is the Agonist muscle?
A
The muscle that contratcs to cause a movement
5
Q
Elasticity
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Structual adaption of tendons and fascia
6
Q
Contractability
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Ability of a muscle to contract or shorten when stimulated
7
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Extensibility
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Ability of a muscle to be stretched
8
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Excitability
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Ability to respond to a stimulus
9
Q
Inferior
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Lower
10
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Superior
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Upper
11
Q
Prone
A
Face down
12
Q
Bilateral
A
Both sides
13
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Unilateral
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One side
14
Q
Supine
A
Face up
15
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Lateral
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Outside
16
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Medial
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Inside
17
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Posterior
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Back
18
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Anterior
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Front
