Women And Children In Sports Flashcards
Whay is kyphosis
Increase of a backward curve or a decrease of a forward curve, it is also called round upper back
What is lordosis
Inward curvature of the spine, increased forward curve
What is scoliosis
Postural adaptation of the spine in lateral direction, sideway curves may be called scoliotic curves
What is knock knees
Major postural deformity, both knees touch each other while in normal standing position
What is bow legs
There is wide gap between the knees when standing in normal position
What is round shoulders
The shoulders become round and seem to bend forward
When was first sports participation of women
No women participated in 1896, first participation in 1900
What is menarche
Menarche is furst period that a young girl has
What is menstrual dysfunction
Disorder or irregularity in women’s menstrual cycle, abnormal bleeding during the menstrual cycle
What is female athlete traid
Syndrome which includes osteoporosis, eating disorder and amenorrhea
What is osteoporosis
Decreased bone material density, skeletal disorder
What is amenorrhoea
Menstrual disorder where girls of 18 years and above either never began menstruating or there is absence of menstruation for 3 months or more
What is eating disorder
Fear of gaining weight
Anorexia nervosa,, female think about only food, dieting and body weight
Bulimia nervosa,, female eat and then vomit in order not to gain weight
Bow legs is also known as
Genu varam
Who secured a bronze medal in olymics first indian women
Karnam malleswari
