procedures and tech.

Question 1

carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 1

condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm associated with continued flexion and extension of the wrist.

Question 2

cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs)

Answer 2

Painful conditions that result from ongoing stresses to muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints.

Question 3

Ergonomics

Answer 3

study of people in their work environment, and how to prevent injuries

Question 4

Maximum Horizontal Reach

Answer 4

reach created when the upper arm is fully extended

Question 5

Maximum Vertical Reach

Answer 5

reach created by a vertical sweep of the forearm while the elbow is kept at midtorso level

Question 6

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Answer 6

Painful conditions that affect both muscles and bones, such as neck or back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 7

Neutral Position

Answer 7

position of the body to maintain for a prolonged period, which a natural curvature of the spine

Question 8

Normal Horizontal Reach

Answer 8

reach created by a sweep of the forearm with the upper arm held at the side

Question 9

Sprains

Answer 9

injuries caused by sudden twisting or wrenching of a joint with stretching or tearing ligaments

Question 10

Strains

Answer 10

injuries caused by extreme stretching of muscles or ligaments

Question 11

Thenar Eminence

Answer 11

fleshy mound on the palm at the base of the thumb