Chapter 1 Flashcards
A complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat; classified by a body mass index of 30 or greater.
Obesity
Study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology.
Kinesiology
A practice that relies on evidence for guidance and decision-making and includes developing individual expertise, staying current on the best sources of external evidence (e.g., peer-reviewed research), and prioritizing client values and expectations.
Evidence Based Practice
The combined, interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body.
Musculoskeletal System
A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.
Deconditioned
A body weight greater than what is considered within normal standards; a body mass index of 25.0 to 29.9
Overweight
When muscles on each side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships.
Muscle Imbalance
The support provided by tissues surrounding a joint to maintain and provide control during movement.
Joint Stability
The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium.
Homeostasis
A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells.
Cholesterol
The processes by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow.
Atherosclerosis
A category of heart-related problems caused by the narrowing of coronary arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle.
Ischemic Heart Disease
The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is beating or contracting. It is the first (top) number recorded.
Systolic Blood Pressure
The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats; it is the second (bottom) number recorded.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
An inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of the foot, which often results in intense heel pain.
Plantar Fasciitis
