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15 Cards in this Set
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is the application of physical laws fo the human body |
BODY MECHANICS |
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is an important part of nonverbal communication. the first impression a person nake is usually a visual one and a good posture can help convey an impression alertness confidence and attractiveness |
POSTURE |
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is the relationship of the body parts whether studying lying sitting or moving |
POSTURE |
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is the relationship of body parts that allow you to function most effectively and accurately with the least expenditure of energy and with a minimun amount of strain on muscles tendons ligaments and joints |
GOOD POSTURE |
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normal curvature of the spine that is necessary for good posture and body mechanics |
LORDOTIC CURVE |
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the head is aligned in fronf of the center of gravity
POKE HUNCH READING (JB head) |
FORWARD HEAD |
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excessive curvature (flexion) in the upper back HUMPED BACK |
KYPHOSIS |
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excessive curvature (hypertension) in the lower back( lumbar region) with a forward pelvic titl, commonly known as SWAY BACK |
LUMBAR LORDOSIS |
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excessive protrusion of abdomen also called PROTRUDING ABDOMEN |
ABDOMINAL PTOSIS |
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is a various deformity marked by outward bowing at the knee the knees stay wide aparr even when the ankles are together over all apearance od an ancher bow |
GENU VARUM BOW LEGS |
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also known as knock knees is a condition in which the knee in touch each other when legs are straighten |
GENU VALGUM KNOCKED KNEES |
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also know as FLAT FEET occur when arches of the feet are relatively straight (foot rools inwards) |
PRONOTION of the feet |
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is the opposite of pronotion and refers to the outward roll of the foot during normal motion |
SUPINATION of the feet |
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is a medical condition in which a persons spine has a sideway curve
the S curve is usually S or C shaped UNEVEN SHOULDER |
SCOLIOSIS |
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a hyper extended knee occur when knee is bent backward knee bent backward |
HYPER EXTENDED KNEES |
