(25) ergonomics

Question 1

carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 1

Pain associated with continued flexion and extension of the wrist

Question 2

cumulative trauma disorders

Answer 2

Painful conditions that result from ongoing stresses to muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints

Question 3

ergonomics

Answer 3

Adaption of work environment and tasks to the human body

Question 4

maximum horizontal reach

Answer 4

Reach created when the upper arm is fully extended

Question 5

maximum vertical reach

Answer 5

Reach created by a vertical sweep of the forearm while the elbow is kept at the mid torso level

Question 6

musculoskeletal disorders

Answer 6

Painful conditions that affect both muscles and bones, such as neck or back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 7

neutral position

Answer 7

Position when the body is properly aligned and the distribution of weight throughout the spine is equal

Question 8

normal horizontal reach

Answer 8

Reach created by a sweep of the forearm with the upper arm held at the side

Question 8

sprains

Answer 8

Injuries caused by sudden twisting or wrenching of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments

Question 8

strains

Answer 8

Injuries caused by extreme stretching of muscles or ligaments

Question 9

thenar eminence

Answer 9

Fleshy mound on the palm at the base of the thumb