Anatomy Basics
This plane divides the body into left and right halves
What is the sagittal plane
This type of stretching involves moving a joint through its range of motion repeatedly (often used in warm-ups)
What is dynamic stretching
This muscle is the primary flexor of the elbow
What is the biceps brachii
This common injury happens when a ligament is stretched or torn
What is a sprain
This piece of equipment adds light resistance and comes in different colors to indicate difficulty
What are resistance bands
This type of joint allows the widest range of motion in the body
What is ball-and-socket joint
This type of contraction occurs when a muscle produces force while lengthening
What is an eccentric contraction
This muscle performs hip abduction and stabilizes the pelvis during gait
This type of pain happens after an intensive workout and usually peaks 24–48 hours later
What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
This basic technique uses cold to reduce swelling after an acute injury
What is cryotherapy (ice)
These two muscles together form the "calf muscle complex"
What is the gastrocnemius and soleus
This hormone, released during exercise, is nicknamed the “feel-good hormone"
What is endorphins
This large back muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder extension, adduction, and internal rotation
What is the latissimus dorsi
This common running injury causes pain on the front of the lower leg due to repetitive stress on the tibia
What is shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
This gait aid provides the most stability of handheld assistive devices
What is a walker
This ligament prevents anterior translation of the tibia on the femur
What is the ACL
This structure connects muscle to bone and helps transmit force during movement
What is a tendon
This deep core muscle increases intra-abdominal pressure and stabilizes the spine
What is the transverses abdominis
This overuse injury of the elbow is caused by repetitive wrist extension and gripping
What is tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
This soft strap is wrapped around a patient’s waist to help safely guide or steady them during walking
What is a gait belt
This part of the brain coordinates voluntary movement, balance, and motor learning but does not initiate movement
What is the cerebellum
This common fitness principle states that improvements occur only when the body is challenged beyond its normal level
What is the overload principle
This specific quadriceps muscle is the only one that crosses both the hip and the knee
What is the rectus femoris
This nerve compression injury at the wrist causes numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers
What is carpal tunnel syndrome
This device measures joint range of motion
What is a goniometer