Physical Therapy & Rehab
This is the type of muscle contraction that occurs when the muscle lengthens under tension.
What is an eccentric contraction?
This organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell".
What is Mitochondria?
What chemicals mix and foam over everywhere, it's called this.
What is an explosion?
This side effect commonly occurs after a concussion.
What is dizziness?
This mineral is used for muscle function and strong bones.
What is Calcium?
PT patients often use this as a walking aid after an injury.
What are crutches?
Water turns into this when it boils.
What is Steam?
A scientist accidentally mixing the wrong chemicals would most liekly cause this.
What is a chemical reaction?
The organ that controls the nervous system and body.
What is the brain?
This is the body's largest organ.
What is the skin?
This ligament prevents the tibia from sliding froward in the knee.
What is the ACL?
This blood type is considered the universal donor.
What is O negative?
This term refers to contamination caused by unwanted substances in an experiment.
What is cross-contamination?
This word means a person is off balance or feels dizzy.
What is dizziness or vertigo?
Stretching helps improve this quality in muscles and joints.
What is Flexibility?
PT's commonly use this scale to measure perceived exertion during exercise.
The center of an atom is called this.
What is the nucleus?
This branch of science focuses on the structure and behavior of matter.
What is chemistry?
This is the first thing many people lost when trying to stand on one foot.
What is balance?
This lab tool used for measuring things.
What is a ruler/measuring tape?
PT helps improve this ability to stand and move without falling.
What is balance?
DNA stands for these three words.
What is Deoxyribonucleic Acid?
This scientist discovered penicillin by accident in 1928.
Who is Alexander Fleming?
This energy system is primarily used during explosive, short activities like sprinting.
What is the anaerobic system?
This medical imaging technique used for some diagnoses.
What is an MRI?