Mental Functions
sustained attention and concentration; selective, divided and shifting
what is attention
ability to discriminate between different sounds, tones, and pitches
Auditory
ease of which a joint moves through motion
range of motion
the amount of pressure that is exerted by the blood on the walls of the veins and arteries of the body
Blood pressure
protect us from physical, chemical, and biological elements
skin
reliant on the frontal lobes of the brain complex goal-directed behaviors, abstract thinking, planning
executive function
distinguish different touch sensations
tactile
allows for proper alignment
joint stability
rate of blood delivered to areas of the body
heart rate
provides support at the tips of the fingers when grasping an object
finger nails
ability to carry out sequential movements, with correct timing and transitions between one movement and another
praxis
determine body position in space
Vestibular
sustaining muscle contraction
muscle endurance
system works to protect the body against infection and other pathological organisms
Immunological system
allows us to speak one word after another fluidly and smoothly
fluency
having awareness of one's own cognitive process
metacognition
detecting muscle lengthening and shortening
Proprioceptive
natural tension that is present in muscles when at rest
Process of moving air in and out of the lungs
Respiration
Allows for the transportation of food or liquids through the body to be absorbed or broken down
digestive system
having components of judgment, concept formation, metacognition, executive functions praxis, flexibility and insight
higher cognitive functions
being able to identify when potential or actual damage may be occuring
Localized pain
postural reactions
requires the heart to maintain a rate and rhythm over time as the body moves through an activity
cardiac endurance
convert food to energy
Metabolic system