Chapter 25

Question 1

carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 1

pain, numbness and/or tingling into the palm and first three and a half fingers of the hand

Question 2

cumulative trauma disorders

Answer 2

Repetition of small awkward movements, poor posture, improper work techniques, inadequate workstation setup, and excessive or forceful grasping

Question 3

ergonomics

Answer 3

the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment

Question 4

neutral position

Answer 4

the position in which the body is properly aligned and the distribution of weight throughout the spine is equal.

Question 4

maximum horizontal reach

Answer 4

the reach created when the upper arm is fully extended.

Question 4

Maximum vertical reach

Answer 4

the reach created by the vertical sweep of the forearm while keeping the elbow at mid-torso level

Question 4

musculoskeletal disorders

Answer 4

are disorders of the muscles and skeleton such as neck and should pain, back pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 5

normal horizontal reach

Answer 5

is the reach created by the sweep of the forearm with the upper arm held at the side.

Question 6

sprains

Answer 6

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

Question 7

strains

Answer 7

injuries caused by extreme stretching of muscles or ligaments.