Ch. 26 Exeecise And Activity Flashcards
0
Q
Addiction
A
Moving body part toward the body
1
Q
Abduction
A
Moving body part away from the body
2
Q
Ambulation
A
Walking
3
Q
Atrophy
A
The decrease in size or the wasting away of tissue
4
Q
Contracture
A
The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
5
Q
Deconditioning
A
The loss of muscle strength from inactivity
6
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle
7
Q
Extension
A
Straightening the body part
8
Q
External rotation
A
Turning the joint outward
9
Q
Flexion
A
Bending a body part
10
Q
Foot drop
A
The for falls down at the ankle ; permanent planter Flexion
11
Q
Hyperextension
A
Excessive straightening. Of a body part
12
Q
Internal rotation
A
Turning the joint toward
13
Q
Orthostatic hypotension
A
Abnormally low BP when the person suddenly stand up; postural hypotension
14
Q
Ortho
A
Stand or static
