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the ability to engage in bobbing, bouncing, rebounding, and rhythmic motions
ballistic flexibility
the structural or framework tissues of the body
connective tissues
(ligaments, tendons, fibrous shealths)
the ability to engage in slow, rhythmic movements throughout the full range of motion
dynamic flexibility
the capacity of the joints to move through a full range of movement
flexibility
a band or sheath of fibrous tissue connecting two or more bones
ligaments
a forward pelvis tilt (curvature in thelower back) often caused by weak abdominal muscles and inflexible posterior thigh and lower back muscles
lordosis
pain in the lower back, ranging from a dull annoyance to a chronic disability
low-back pain
a decrease in muscle bulk and size due to lack of use
muscular atrophy
the ability of the muscles to repeat a submaximal effort repeatedly
muscular endurance
an increase in muscle bulk and size due to training
muscular hypertrophy
the maximum one-effort force that can be generated against a resistance
muscular strength
the greatest weight that can be lifted once
one-repetition maximum (1-RM)
a loss of bone mass, associated with an increased risk of fracture
osteoporosis
muscle connected to bone, the body's most abundant tissue
skeletal muscle
the bony vertebal column; composed of 24 vertebrae
spine
the ability to hold a stretched position
static flexibility
fibrous cords or bands of variable length that connect a muscle with its bony attachment
tendons
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Author
exscience
ID
60293
Card Set
musculoskeletal terms
Description
ch 5 terms used in musculoskeletal fitness
Updated
2011-01-17T18:40:32Z
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