Biomechanics
Refers to a position above a point of reference
What is Superior
Muscles that are prime movers? Ex. The bicep flexes the elbow
What is agonist
a unit of energy, that requires an amount of heat energy to raise the temperature of 1 gram of H2O 1 degree C.
What is a calorie
F
What is Frequency
BMI
What is Body Mass Index
Refers to a position away from the center of the body or the point of reference,
Example: The ankle is more ____ to the hip than the knee
Distal
Connective Tissue that attach muscles to bones
what is tendons
Repairs body tissue and structures
What is proteins
I
What is intensity
Sites of Skin Fold
what is biceps, triceps,subscapular, iliac crest
Towards the back of the body
What is posterior
ATP
What is Adenosine Triphosphate
Source of energy, provides insulation
What is a fat
T
Time
Used to test flexibility
What is the sit and reach test
Separates the body into R and L sides
What is Sagittal plane
Sliding of the actin and myosin filaments
What is the sliding filament theory
Makes up a portion of total body weight.
What is a Water
T
What is the Type
PAR-Q
Physical Activty Readiness Questionaire
Divides the lower and upper halves of the body
What is Transverse
Fibrous Connect tissues that connect bone to bone
What is ligament
BMR
What is a Basal Metobolic Rate
RPE 6-20
What is the Borg Scale
Bradycardia
Low heart rate