body treatments Flashcards

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lordosis

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inward curvature of spine at lumbar

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kyphosis

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hump back at top of spine

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3
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scoliosis

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lateral curvative of spine

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4
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what is the formula for BMI

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(metric)= weight(kg)/ height(squared)(msquared)

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endomorph characteristics

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‘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.
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ectomorph characteristics

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  • 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
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