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1
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Muscle directly responsible for the observed movement (prime mover)

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Agonist Muscle

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Muscle that acts in opposition to the contraction produced by an agonist muscle

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Antagonist Muscle

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A ligamentous sac that surrounds the articular cavity of a freely movable joint

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Joint Capsules

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Ability to maintain or control joint movement or position

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Joint Stability - Definition

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Joint Stability - Achieved by

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  • Structure of joints (muscle ligaments and joint capsules)

- Neuro-muscular system

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6
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Joint Stability - Joints 4 total

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Scapulothoracic (over the heart)
Lumbar spine (lower back)
Knees
Feet

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Range of uninhabited movement around a joint or body segment

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Joint Mobility - Definition

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Joint Mobility - Achieved by

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  • Structure of joints

- Neuro-muscular system

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Joint Mobility - Joints 4 total

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Glenohumeral (shoulders)
Thoracic Spine (mid-upper back)
Hip
Ankles

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A strong, fibrous tissue that connects one bone to another.

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Ligaments

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Shoulder Girdle - Parts 1 of 3 (Posterior)

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Scapula
Acromian Process
Clavicle

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Thorax - Parts 1

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Ribs

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Pelvic Girdle - Parts 3

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Ischial
Llilum
Sacrum -Keystone (top attaches to the lumbar spine)

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Biceps Brachii - Parts 1

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Bicep Brachii

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Biceps Brachii - Joint Actions (1 total)

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Elbow flexion (bicep curl)

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Deltoids - Parts 2

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Middle deltoid

Posterior deltoid

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17
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Deltoids - Joint Actions (4 total)

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Shoulder:
Flexion
ABduction
Horizontal ADduction
Horizontal ABduction
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Latissimus Dorsi - Parts 1

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Latissimus dorsi

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Latissimus Dorsi - Joint Actions (3 total)

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Shoulder:
Extension
ADduction
Horizontal ABduction

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Trapezius - Parts 3

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Upper trapezius
Middle trapezius
Lower trapezius

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21
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Upper Trapezuis - Joint Action

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Elevate scapula

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Middle Trapezuis - Joint Action

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ADducts scapula

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Lower Trapezuis - Joint Action

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Depress scapula

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Rhomboid - Parts 1 of 2

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Rhomboid minor

Rhomboid major

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25
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Rhomboid - Joint Action (1 total)

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ADduction (rows)

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Pectoralis Major - Parts 1

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Pectoralis Major

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27
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Pectoralis Major - Joint Action (4 total)

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Shoulder:
Flexion
Extension
ADduction
Horizontal ADduction
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28
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Quadratus Lumborum - Parts 1

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Quadratus Lumborum

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29
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Quadratus Lumborum - Joint Actions (1 total)

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Lateral flexion (tea cups)

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30
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Erector Spinae - Parts 3

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Longissimus
Spinalis
ILiocostalis

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Erector Spinae - Joint Actions (1 total)

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Spinal extension (supermans)

32
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Obliques - Parts 2

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External oblique

Internal oblique

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Obliques - Joint Action (2 total)

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Lateral rotation

Lateral flexion

34
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Rectus Abdominis - Parts (1 total)

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Rectus abdominis

35
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Rectus Abdominis - Joint Action (1 total)

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Spinal flexion (crunches)

36
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Hip Extensor - Parts 1 of 4

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Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Gluteus maximus
Biceps femoris-long head

37
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Hip Extensor - Joint Action (1 total)

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Hip extension (kicking back)

38
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Hip ABductor - Parts 4

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Tensor fasciae latae
Iliotibial band
Gluteus medius
Gluteus maximus

39
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Hip ABductor - Joint Action (1 total)

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Hip ABduction (laying down leg lifts)

40
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Hip ADductor - Parts 5

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Pectineus
ADductor brevis
ADductor longus
Gracilis
ADductor magnus
41
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Hip ADductor - Joint Action (1 total)

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Hip ADduction (laying down leg lifts using bottom leg)

42
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Hip Flexor - Parts 6

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Tensor fasciae latae
Sartorius
Rectus famoris
Psoas minor
Psoas major
Iliacus
43
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Hip Flexor - Joint Action (1 total)

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Hip flexion (raising knee)

44
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Anterior Tibialis - Parts (1 total)

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Anterior tibialis

45
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Anterior Tibialis - Joint Action (1 total)

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Ankle dorisflexion

46
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Calf - Parts 2

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Gastrocnemius

Soleus

47
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Calf - Joint Action (1 total)

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Ankle plantar flexion

48
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Hamstring - Parts 4

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Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Long Head Biceps femoris
Short Head Biceps femoris

49
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Hamstring - Joint Action (2 total)

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Knee flexion (bending knee)
Hip extension
50
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Transverse Abdominis - Parts (1 total)

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Transverse abdominis

51
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Transverse Abdominis - Joint Action (3 total)

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Compress the abdomen
Drawing-in maneuver
Core bracing

52
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Triceps Brachii - Parts (1 total)

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Triceps brachii

53
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Tricepts Brachii - Joint Action (1 total)

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Elbow extension (tricep kick back)

54
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Pelvic Floor - Nickname

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“the tunnel” - all systems connect - center of the core

55
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Pelvic Floor - Joint Action (3 total)

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Stabilization
Support
Core bracing

56
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Spine - Sections (1 of 5)

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Cervical curve (7 vertebrae)
Thoracic curve (12 vertebrae)
Lumbar curve (5 vertebrae)
Sacrum (5 fused vertebrae)
Coccyx (4 fused vertebrae)
57
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Scapulothoracic Joint

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Attaches the scapulae to the rib cage which helps the shoulder joint

58
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Thoracic Spine

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Facilitates movement in upper extremities

59
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Lumbar Spine

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Protects the lower back

60
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Landmark Bones (Order from bottom to top)

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Ankle
Fibula and Tibia
Knee
Femur
Hip
Pelvic Girdle
Spinal Column (at the lumbar)
Thorax
Shoulder Girdle
Humerus
Ulna and Radius
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Scoliosis - Definition

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S-shaped spine

62
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Scoliosis - Fix (1 total)

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Seek medical professional

63
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Kyphosis - Definition

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Excessive posterior curvature of the thoracic spine (rounded upper back and anterior pelvic tilt)

64
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Kyphosis - Fix (3 total)

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  • Strengthen mid/low traps and rhomboids
  • Strengthen erector spinae group to increase anterior space between ribs and chest
  • Stretch chest
65
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Lordosis - Definition

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Exaggerated lumbar curve

66
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Lordosis - Fix (1 total)

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Strengthen abs and hip extensors

67
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All of the muscles work on the body’s center of gravity equally

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Neutral Posture - Definition

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Neutral Posture - Cue Words

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natural, neutral, aligned, lengthened, tall, proud

69
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Neutral Posture - Requirements

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Equals amount of static, isometric tension on anterior and posterior core

70
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Movement of a joint into a position beyond the joint’s normal max extension

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Hyperextension - Definition

71
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Hyperextension - Cycling Example

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Hyperextend elbows leaning forward

72
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Hyperextension - Strength Example

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Hyperextend knees squatting

73
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Limb or part of the body that is stretched beyond normal range of motion

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Hyperflexion - Definition

74
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Posterior Muscles

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(back) used for pulling

75
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Anterior Muscles

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(front) used for pushing

76
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Quadriceps - Parts 4

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Rectus femoris
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Intermedias
Vastus medialus

77
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Quadriceps - Joint Actions (2 total)

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Knee extension (straightening leg)
Hip flexion (raising knee)

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