A&P
how many bones are in the body?
206!
What is the name of the connective tissue band on the lateral side of the upper thigh
IT Band
what are large movements that oppose fine motor movements?
gross motor skills
what is the unit of force
N (newtons)
____ provides energy to support cellular functions such as muscle contractions
ATP
what is the function of the optic nerve?
vision
what is the active stabilizer of a joint?
muscle
what does this describe: a single motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates
motor unit
what is the diagram used to solve biomechanics problems?
free body diagram
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
what fiber type is fatigue resistant?
type 1 or slow twitch
what is the functional unit of a muscle?
what is a group of joints working together to allow/produce movement?
kinetic chain
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
what are the three types of constraints?
individual, environmental, task
What is the force on your body when you contact the ground
ground reaction force
what is the name for any substance that enhances performance?
ergogenic aid