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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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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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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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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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Rhomboid - Joint Action (1 total)
ADduction (rows)
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Pectoralis Major - Parts 1
Pectoralis Major
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Pectoralis Major - Joint Action (4 total)
``` Shoulder: Flexion Extension ADduction Horizontal ADduction ```
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Quadratus Lumborum - Parts 1
Quadratus Lumborum
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Quadratus Lumborum - Joint Actions (1 total)
Lateral flexion (tea cups)
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Erector Spinae - Parts 3
Longissimus Spinalis ILiocostalis
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Erector Spinae - Joint Actions (1 total)
Spinal extension (supermans)
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Obliques - Parts 2
External oblique | Internal oblique
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Obliques - Joint Action (2 total)
Lateral rotation | Lateral flexion
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Rectus Abdominis - Parts (1 total)
Rectus abdominis
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Rectus Abdominis - Joint Action (1 total)
Spinal flexion (crunches)
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Hip Extensor - Parts 1 of 4
Semitendinosus Semimembranosus Gluteus maximus Biceps femoris-long head
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Hip Extensor - Joint Action (1 total)
Hip extension (kicking back)
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Hip ABductor - Parts 4
Tensor fasciae latae Iliotibial band Gluteus medius Gluteus maximus
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Hip ABductor - Joint Action (1 total)
Hip ABduction (laying down leg lifts)
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Hip ADductor - Parts 5
``` Pectineus ADductor brevis ADductor longus Gracilis ADductor magnus ```
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Hip ADductor - Joint Action (1 total)
Hip ADduction (laying down leg lifts using bottom leg)
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Hip Flexor - Parts 6
``` Tensor fasciae latae Sartorius Rectus famoris Psoas minor Psoas major Iliacus ```
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Hip Flexor - Joint Action (1 total)
Hip flexion (raising knee)
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Anterior Tibialis - Parts (1 total)
Anterior tibialis
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Anterior Tibialis - Joint Action (1 total)
Ankle dorisflexion
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Calf - Parts 2
Gastrocnemius | Soleus
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Calf - Joint Action (1 total)
Ankle plantar flexion
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Hamstring - Parts 4
Semitendinosus Semimembranosus Long Head Biceps femoris Short Head Biceps femoris
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Hamstring - Joint Action (2 total)
``` Knee flexion (bending knee) Hip extension ```
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Transverse Abdominis - Parts (1 total)
Transverse abdominis
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Transverse Abdominis - Joint Action (3 total)
Compress the abdomen Drawing-in maneuver Core bracing
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Triceps Brachii - Parts (1 total)
Triceps brachii
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Tricepts Brachii - Joint Action (1 total)
Elbow extension (tricep kick back)
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Pelvic Floor - Nickname
"the tunnel" - all systems connect - center of the core
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Pelvic Floor - Joint Action (3 total)
Stabilization Support Core bracing
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Spine - Sections (1 of 5)
``` Cervical curve (7 vertebrae) Thoracic curve (12 vertebrae) Lumbar curve (5 vertebrae) Sacrum (5 fused vertebrae) Coccyx (4 fused vertebrae) ```
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Scapulothoracic Joint
Attaches the scapulae to the rib cage which helps the shoulder joint
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Thoracic Spine
Facilitates movement in upper extremities
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Lumbar Spine
Protects the lower back
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Landmark Bones (Order from bottom to top)
``` 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
S-shaped spine
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Scoliosis - Fix (1 total)
Seek medical professional
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Kyphosis - Definition
Excessive posterior curvature of the thoracic spine (rounded upper back and anterior pelvic tilt)
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Kyphosis - Fix (3 total)
- Strengthen mid/low traps and rhomboids - Strengthen erector spinae group to increase anterior space between ribs and chest - Stretch chest
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Lordosis - Definition
Exaggerated lumbar curve
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Lordosis - Fix (1 total)
Strengthen abs and hip extensors
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All of the muscles work on the body's center of gravity equally
Neutral Posture - Definition
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Neutral Posture - Cue Words
natural, neutral, aligned, lengthened, tall, proud
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Neutral Posture - Requirements
Equals amount of static, isometric tension on anterior and posterior core
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Movement of a joint into a position beyond the joint's normal max extension
Hyperextension - Definition
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Hyperextension - Cycling Example
Hyperextend elbows leaning forward
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Hyperextension - Strength Example
Hyperextend knees squatting
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Limb or part of the body that is stretched beyond normal range of motion
Hyperflexion - Definition
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Posterior Muscles
(back) used for pulling
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Anterior Muscles
(front) used for pushing
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Quadriceps - Parts 4
Rectus femoris Vastus Lateralis Vastus Intermedias Vastus medialus
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Quadriceps - Joint Actions (2 total)
``` Knee extension (straightening leg) Hip flexion (raising knee) ```

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