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23 Cards in this Set
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the full motion possible in a joint
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range of motion
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semi-elastic structures, composed primarily of connective tissue, that surround major joints
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joint capsules
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tissues of the human body that include skin, fat, linings of internal organs and blood vessels, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves
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soft tissue
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white fibers that provide structure and support in connective tissue
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collagen
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yellow fibers that make connective tissue flexible
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elastin
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temporary change in the length of muscles, tendons, and supporting connective tissues
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elastic elongation
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long-term change in the length of muscles, tendons, and supporting connective tissues
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plastic elongation
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a nerve that sends information about the muscular and skeletal system to the nervous system
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proprioceptor
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a technique in which a muscle is slowly and gently stretched and then held in the stretched position
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static stretching
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a technique in which muscles are stretched by the force generated as a body part is repeatedly bounced, swung, or jerked
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ballistic stretching
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a technique in which muscles are stretched by moving joints slowly and fluidly through their range of motion in a controlled manner
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dynamic stretching
functional stretching |
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a technique in which muscles are stretched by force applied by an outside source
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passive stretching
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a technique in which muscles are stretched by the contraction of the opposing muscle
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active stretching
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bony segments composing the spinal column that provide structural support for the body and protect the spinal cord
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vertebrae
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an elastic disk located between adjoining vertebrae, consisting of a gel- and water-filled nucleus surrounded by fibrous rings; serves as a shock absorber for the spinal column
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intervertebral disk
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the base of each of the 31 pairs of spinal nerves that branch off the spinal cord through spaces between vertebrae
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nerve root
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the trunk muscles extending from the hips to the upper back
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core muscles
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the ability to hold and extended position at one end or point in a joint's range of motion
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static flexibility
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the ability to move a joint through its range of motion with little resistance
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dynamic flexibility
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takes advantage of nerve activity to improve flexibility
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proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
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Name the 4 distinct curves in the spine from top to bottom.
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Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar. Sacral
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Name the 5 separate regions and number of vertebrae from top to bottom.
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Cervical (7), Thoracic (12), Lumbar (5), Sacrum (5 fused vertebrae), Coccyx (4 fused vertebrae)
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the ability of a joint to move through its normal full range of motion
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flexibility
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