Biomechanics
Training for athletes
Anatomy
Anatomical Terms
Medical Terms
100
This is the major joint action for the hamstrings.
What is knee flexion
100
This is the highest rate and amount of Oxygen achieved at maximal physical exertion.
What is Maximal Oxygen Consumption/ VO2 max
100
White fibrous tissue that cushions surfaces of the bone and prevents friction.
What is cartilage
100
Term referred to as closer to the midline
What is medial
100
Inflammation of a tendon.
What is Tendonitis
200
Force X Distance = ??
What is Work
200
Hydration recommendations according to ACSM guidelines state that for every 1-2 miles of a race, approx. __-__ ounces of water should be consumed
What is 3-6 oz.
200
This is the decrease in the mass of the muscle.
What is atrophy
200
Toward the back.
What is Posterior (or Dorsal)
200
A type of negligence committed by a professional.
What is malpractice
300
Exercise program components (F.I.T.T.E)
What is Frequency, Intensity, Time(Duration), Type(Mode), Enjoyment
300
The smallest contractile unit of a muscle cell.
What is a Sarcomere
300
Includes the bones of the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.
What is the Axial Skeleton
300
The narrowing of airways brought about by allergens and stressors.
What is Asthma
400
Tension is created within the muscle fiber, but the fiber length doesn't change and there is no change in joint angle.
What is an isometric/static contraction.
400
Periodization of an athlete's training programs involves these three cycles.
What is Macrocycle, Mesocycle, and Microcycle
400
_________ allow rotation around an axis. Examples may include the neck (the occipital bone spins over the top of the axis) and forearms (the radius and ulna twist around each other).
What is Pivot joints
400
Movement around a longitudinal axis, either toward or away from the midline.
What is Rotation
400
Includes amenorrhea, osteoporosis, and eating disorders; When left untreated, this disease may damage the musculoskeletal and (female) reproductive systems.
What is the female athlete triad
500
This is the study of human movement
What is Kinesiology
500
Mild to severe muscle discomfort occurring 24-36 hrs. after exercise
What is D.O.M.S (Delayed onset of muscle soreness)
500
Located between the left atrium and left ventricle; prevents blood from flowing back into the left atrium after it is has entered the left ventricle.
What is the mitral valve
500
Extension beyond the normal degree of extension.
What is hyperextension
500
The following symptoms may alert you of what? -red, hot dry skin; rapid weak pulse; shallow breathing; disorientation; vomiting; very high body temperature.
What is Signals of heat stroke
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