Midterm Terms Flashcards
Base of Support
Area on which an object rests and that provides support for the object
Center of Gravity
The point on which an object rests and that provides support for the object
Isometric
Maintaining or pertaining to the same length
Kyphosis
Increase curvature of thoracic spine
Lordosis
Increase curvature of lumbar spine
Pelvic Tilt (Inclination)
Movement of the pelvis so the ASIS moves anteriorly or posteriorly to tilt pelvis
Recumbent
Lying down
Squat
To sit on heels with knees fully bent
Stoop
To bend body forward or downward by partially bending the knees
Vertical Line of Gravity
An imaginary vertical line that passes through the COG of an object
Power Lift
Half squat; hips above knees; feet parallel behind object; UE parallel; trunk in vertical position; lumbar spine in lordosis; slight anterior pelvic tilt
half squat
Straight Leg Lift
Knees slightly flexed/fully extended; LE parallel straddling object; UE parallel; trunk in vertical position; lumbar spine in lordosis
One-Leg Stance Lift
Light objects, face object, body shifted on leg that is forward; non-weight bearing leg counterbalances weight shift
Deep Squat Lift
Hip below knees; feet straddling object; UE parallel; trunk is vertical; lumbar spine in lordosis with anterior pelvic tilt
Half-Kneeling Lift
Kneel on one knee; positioned next too and behind object; move object onto thigh; lumbar spine in lordosis
Traditional Lift
Feet are AP stance; LE in deep squat; low COG; wide BOS; lumbar spine in lordosis
Stoop Lift
Partially flex hips and knees; lumbar spine in lordosis; feet are shoulder width apart; slightly AP stance
Blanch
To become pale
Comatose
Pertaining to or affected with coma; a state of unconsciousness
Contracture
Shortening of tightening of skin, muscle, fascia, or joint capsule that prevents normal movement of flexibility of the involved structure
Ischemia
Inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body
Maceration
The softening of a solid by soaking
Necrosis
Morphological changes indicative of cell death
Reverse T Position
The position of the UE when they are abducted to 90 degrees and externally rotated at the shoulders, with the elbows flexed to 90 degrees
Shear
An applied force that ends to cause an opposite, but parallel, sliding motion of the planes of an object to subject to a shear force
Spasticity
Continuous resistance to stretching by a muscle because of abnormally increased tension
T Position
The position of the UE when they are abducted to 90 degrees and internally rotates at the shoulders with the elbows flexed to 90 degrees
Pectus Excavatum
Funnel chest
Pectus Carinatum
Pigeon Chest
Genu Varum
Bow Legged
Genu Valgum
Knock Knees
Genu Recurvatum
Hyperextension of knee
Pes Cavus
Increased height of longitudinal arch.
Pes Plantus
Flat Foot
Anteroposterior
From the foot to the rear of an object or living being
Bariatric
Field of medicine that is concerned with weight loss or that deals with causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity
Graft
Any tissue or organ for transplantation or implantation
Hemiplegia
Paralysis of one side of the body
Osteoporosis
Dec of bone density or mass.
Paralysis
Loss of power of voluntary movement in muscle through injury or disease of its nerve supply
Paresis
Partial or incomplete paralysis
Syncope
A temporary suspension of consciousness as a result of cerebral anemia AKA fainting
Vertigo
Sensation of rotation or movement of one’s self or of one’s surroundings
Standby (Supervision) Assistance
Patient requires verbal or tactile cues, directions, or instructions from another person positioned close to, but not touching, the person to perform the activity safely; assistant may provide protection
Contact Guarding
Caregiver is positioned close to the patient with her or her hands on the patient or a safety belt; protection
Modified Independent
The patient uses adaptive or assistive equipment to perform a task independently
Minimal Assistance
Patient performs 75%+; assistance is required
Moderate Assistance
Patient performs 50%-74% of activity; assistance is required
Maximal Assistance
Patient performs 25%-49% of activity; assistance is required
Dependent
Patient requires total physical assistance from one or more persons to accomplish the activity safely
Acidosis
A pathological condition resulting from the accumulation of acid or the depletion of the akaline reserve in the blood and body tissues that is characterized by an increase in hydrogen ion concentration
Allergen
A protein or nonprotein substance that is capable of inducing an allergy or a specific hypersensitivty
Autonomic Hyperreflexia (Dysreflexia)
An uninhibited and exaggerated reflex of the autonomic nervous system as a result of a stimulus
Cardiac Arrest/Death
The sudden and often unexpected stoppage of effective heart action
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
The reestablishment of heart and lung action as indicated for cardiac arrest
Convulsion
A series of involuntary contractions of the voluntary muscles
Hyperglycemia
An excess of glucose in the blood
Hypoglycemia
An abnormally low level of sugar in blood
Orthostatic Hypotension
A fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness, syncope, and blurred vision that occurs upon standing or when standing motionless in a fixed position
Seizure
A convulsion or attack
Shock
Acute peripheral circulatory failure caused by derangement of circulatory control or loss of circulating fluid
Vasoconstriction
The constriction of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.
Crash Bar
The metal bar on a door that disengages the door latch when pushed
Locomotion
The ability to move from one place to another
Pneumatic
Of or containing air or gasses
Propulsion
The act of propelling; movement of a wheelchair by the person in the chair or by another person
Restraint
The forcible confinement or restriction of movement of a person through the use of belts, straps, or other similar items
Self-Closing Device
A device attached to a door that closes the door through the use of compressed fluid or air
Self-Closing Device
A device attached to a door that closes the door through the use of compressed fluid or air
Semipneumatic
Partially containing air or gases
