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1
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the act of moving a joint so that the two bones forming it are brought closer together

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Flexion

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2
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the act of straightening or extending a joint

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Extension

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3
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rotation of the foot to direct the plantar surface outward

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Eversion

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4
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rotation of the foot to direct the plantar surface inward

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Inversion

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5
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movement toward midline of the body

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Adduction

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6
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movement away from midline

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Abduction

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7
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isotonic muscle contraction in which muscle develops tension and shortens

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Concentric

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8
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muscle lengthens against resistance

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Eccentric

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9
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muscle is stimulated to generate tension but little or no joint movement occurs

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Isometric

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10
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the deemphasized beat in a piece of music

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upbeat

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the regular strong pulsation in music occurring in a continuous pattern at an even rhythm

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downbeat

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12
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organizes beats into musical patterns or measures

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meter

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13
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one group of beats in a musical composition marked by the regular occurrence of the heavy accent

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measure

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14
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emphasis on a given beat

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accent

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15
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short musical passage

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musical phrase

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16
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rate or speed of music

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tempo

17
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regular pulsations that have an even rhythm

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beat

18
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sharp drop in blood pressure often caused by transitioning from a supine position to standing resulting in dizziness

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Orthostatic hypotension

19
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belief in one’s own capabilities to successfully execute necessary course of action

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self-efficacy

20
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relationship of trust and mutual understanding and is rooted in empathy

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rapport

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specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound

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SMART