vocab Words 1-26

Question 0

AAROM

Answer 0

Active assisted range of motion; clinician assists patient when patient has trouble performing movement

Question 1

1 RM- Repetition maximum

Answer 1

Maximum amount of weight that can be lifted in one movement

Question 2

Abduction

Answer 2

Sagittal movement away from the midline of the body

Question 3

Abrasion

Answer 3

Scraping away of skin due to friction

Question 4

Acute

Answer 4

Fresh; brand new or rapid onset

Question 5

Acute onset muscle soreness

Answer 5

Muscle soreness usually due to acid buildups within the tissues; quickly resolves

Question 6

Adduction

Answer 6

Sagittal movement toward the midline of the body

Question 7

Adipose tissue

Answer 7

Fat tissue

Question 8

Aerobic

Answer 8

Uses oxygen

Question 9

Agility/coordination

Answer 9

Harmonious functioning of muscles, joints, bones, and soft tissues during the performance of motor skills

Question 10

Agonist

Answer 10

Primary muscle causing movement

Question 11

Amenorrhea

Answer 11

Absence or suppression of normal menstrual cycle

Question 12

Amphiarthrosis

Answer 12

Slightly moveable joints

Question 13

Anaerobic

Answer 13

Does not use oxygen

Question 14

Analgesic

Answer 14

Pain reliever

Question 15

Anaphylaxis

Answer 15

Severe allergic reaction

Question 16

Anemia

Answer 16

Decreased ability to transport oxygen and more prone to fatigue and illness

Question 17

Anesthetic

Answer 17

A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness

Question 18

Anorexia

Answer 18

Refusing to eat

Question 19

Antagonist

Answer 19

Muscle opposing the primary muscle causing movement

Question 20

Anterior

Answer 20

Front side

Question 21

Antipyretic

Answer 21

Fever reducer

Question 22

Appendages

Answer 22

Arms and legs

Question 23

AROM

Answer 23

Active range of motion; patient performs motion by his or her self

Question 24

Arthritis

Answer 24

Chronic inflammation of joints and joint surfaces

Question 25

Arthrology

Answer 25

Study of joints