body treatments Flashcards
1
Q
lordosis
A
inward curvature of spine at lumbar
2
Q
kyphosis
A
hump back at top of spine
3
Q
scoliosis
A
lateral curvative of spine
4
Q
what is the formula for BMI
A
(metric)= weight(kg)/ height(squared)(msquared)
5
Q
endomorph characteristics
A
‘soft’body appearance, have difficulty looking tone even if they are. to look tone diets have to be strict
- lower half of body is more plump usually.
- higher BMI b/c endos gain weight easily.
6
Q
ectomorph characteristics
A
- long, narrow limbs and neck;’sinewy’
- delicate-looking; prominent bones, narrow frame
- lower muscle tone; difficult to tone up
- even with an unhealty diet may not become overweight
- natural physical endurance, train for endurance sports, such as running more easily
- benefit from slightly higher caloric intake