vocab Words 1-26 Flashcards
(26 cards)
AAROM
Active assisted range of motion; clinician assists patient when patient has trouble performing movement
1 RM- Repetition maximum
Maximum amount of weight that can be lifted in one movement
Abduction
Sagittal movement away from the midline of the body
Abrasion
Scraping away of skin due to friction
Acute
Fresh; brand new or rapid onset
Acute onset muscle soreness
Muscle soreness usually due to acid buildups within the tissues; quickly resolves
Adduction
Sagittal movement toward the midline of the body
Adipose tissue
Fat tissue
Aerobic
Uses oxygen
Agility/coordination
Harmonious functioning of muscles, joints, bones, and soft tissues during the performance of motor skills
Agonist
Primary muscle causing movement
Amenorrhea
Absence or suppression of normal menstrual cycle
Amphiarthrosis
Slightly moveable joints
Anaerobic
Does not use oxygen
Analgesic
Pain reliever
Anaphylaxis
Severe allergic reaction
Anemia
Decreased ability to transport oxygen and more prone to fatigue and illness
Anesthetic
A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness
Anorexia
Refusing to eat
Antagonist
Muscle opposing the primary muscle causing movement
Anterior
Front side
Antipyretic
Fever reducer
Appendages
Arms and legs
AROM
Active range of motion; patient performs motion by his or her self