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19 Cards in this Set
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Abduction |
Moving a body part away from the mid line of the body |
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Ambulation |
The act of walking |
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Atrophy |
The decrease in size or the wasting away of tissue |
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Contracture |
The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle |
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Deconditioning |
The loss of muscle strength from inactivity |
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Dorsiflexion |
Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle |
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Extension |
Straightening a body part |
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External rotation |
Turning the joint outward |
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Flexion |
Bending a body part |
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Footdrop |
The foot falls down at the ankle ; permanent plantar flexion |
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Hyperextension |
Excessive straightening of a body part |
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Internal rotation |
Turning the joint inward |
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Orthostatic hypotension |
Abnormally low blood pressure when the person suddenly stands up ; postural hypotension |
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Plantar flexion |
The foot is bent; bending the foot down at the ankle |
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Pronation |
Turning the joint downward |
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Range of motion (ROM) |
The movement of a joint to the extent possible without causing pain |
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Rotation |
Turning the joint |
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Supination |
Turning the joint upward |
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Syncope |
A brief loss of consciousness; fainting |
