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28 Cards in this Set
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Bone Stiffness |
The ratio of stress to strain placed on a bone under load. |
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Comprehensive Strength |
The ability of bones to resist a compressive force. |
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Anistropic Features |
Differentiation between bone cell density and formation direction. |
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Crest |
Ridge of bone. |
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Tuberosity
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A round nodule or small protrusion on the end of a bone. |
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Line |
A long thin projection. |
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Epicondyle |
A projection near the condyle but not part of the joint. |
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Head |
The proximal end of a bone. |
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Ramus |
Found in mandible, allows for mucus attachment. |
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Foamen |
An opening through a bone. |
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Meatus |
A short canal. |
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Sinus |
A cavity in a cranial bone.
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Facet |
Small, smooth, articular surface.
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Gravity |
A force that pulls objects towards the earth's core at a rate of 9.81m/s (squared)
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Centre of Mass |
The location of the whole mass of an object. The point of equilibrium. |
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Friction |
The force that opposes motion. |
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Six stages of the trans-theoretical model |
- Pre-contemplation - Contemplation - Preparation - Action - Maintenance - Relapse |
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Drive Theory |
No end to arousal or motivation levels. |
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Inverted U Theory |
Optimal Arousal = Best motivation. |
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Manual Handling Technique |
1. Move close to object (keep near body) 2. Feet apart, evenly distribute the load, squat 3. Head and chin up, soft knees, push through legs (avoid back arching - bend from waist) |
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Obese child definition |
A BMI of 95% or higher for their age and height range. |
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Thrombosis |
Local coagulation or blood clotting within circulatory system. |
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Embolism |
Obstruction of artery, usually by blood clot or air bubble. |
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Aneurysm |
Excessive localised swelling of the artery wall. |
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Physiological changes between children and adults |
- Children have faster metabolisms - Children have faster respiratory rates - Resting heart rate is higher than adults - Produce more body heat/kg - Drink more fluids for their weight - Rapid heat changes - Higher skin temperatures |
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Types of bone
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- Cortical (compact) bone
- Cancellous or Trabecular (spongy) bone |
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Cardiovascular Training |
- Indian running - Pyramids - Fartlek - Interval |
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Vitamins |
There are 13 vitamins in the body. They help regulate biochemical activity in the body and are broken into fat soluble and water soluble. |
