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Applied Kinesiology > Definitions for Exam 1b > Flashcards

Definitions for Exam 1b Flashcards

1
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Vascular spasm

A

temporary constriciton of blood vessels

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2
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Platelet plug

A

seal up small breaks in blood vessels

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3
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Blood clotting

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coagulation

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4
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Arteries

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carry blood away from heart

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5
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Veins

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carry blood to the heart

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Strength

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max force generated during single contraction

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Power

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force generation, distance traveled + time spend (quickness)
Related to speed.

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Endurance

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ability of muscle to sustain or perform repetitive contractions for extended period of time

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SAID

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Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands.
“if I want it, go do it”

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Overload

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greater than normal stress required for training adaptations.
“no pain no gain”

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Reversibility

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all adaptations are temporarily unless training continues.
“if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it”

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DOMS

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Delayed-onset muscle soreness. Happens 1-2 days later. Due to break down of myosin and actin.

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Moment arm

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perpinducular distance between muscles line of pull and axis of joint

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Resistance arm

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perpindicular distance or length between line of resistance and axis

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Force arm

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perpindicular distance or length between line of force and the axis

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Mass

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amount of matter in an object, not affected by gravity

17
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Weight

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how gravity affects mass, affected by gravity

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Statics

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study of nonmoving systems

19
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Dynamics

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study of moving systems

20
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Acceleration

A

change in velocity of object over time

21
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Potential Energy

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stored energy or energy at rest

22
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Kinetic Energy

A

energy in motion

23
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Work

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relates to distance moved

24
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Torque

A

Ability of force to produce rotation about an axis

25
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Force

A

Influence which causes a free massive body to undergo an acceleration

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