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1. Deep Cervical Flexors - Serratus anterior - Rhomboids - Mid Traps - Teres Minor - Infraspinatus






2. Unloading phase. Enhanced muscular performance after the eccentric phase of muscle contraction.'Release of the rubber band after being stretched.'






3. Upper Traps - Sternocloidmastoid - Levator Scapulae






4. Medial gastrocnemius - medial hamstring complex - gracilis - sartorius - popliteus






5. Frequency - Intensity - type - time - enjoyment






6. 45-65% of diet- During exercise for more than one hour 30-69 grams is adequate






7. 10-35% of total caloric intake






8. Hurdle step over - stand up to figure 8






9. Does not absorb water - passes thru digestive tract similar to its original form- reduction of colorectal cancer - hemorrhoids - & constipation






10. Foot & Ankle - Knee - LPHC - Shoulders - Head & Cervical Spine Anterior View: - Foot & Ankle - Knee - LPHC - Shoulders






11. Gastroncnemius/soleus - adductors - lats






12. Upper traps - Sternocleidomastoid - Levator Scapulae






13. Muscle in neck from ear to collar bone






14. Diagnose Medical Conditions - Prescribe Treatment - Prescribe Diets - Provide Treatment for injuries - Provide Rehabilitation - Provide Counseling Services






15. Anterior tilt to pelvis - arched lower back






16. Can be manufactured by the body 'Alan asks Alice - can Gary go get Peanuts - syrup - & tape?'






17. Foot & Ankle - Knee - LPHC - Shoulders - Head & Cervical Spine Anterior View: - Foot & Ankle - Knee - LPHC - Shoulders






18. Diarhea






19. Gastrocnemius - Soleus - Peroneals - Adductors - Illiotibial head - Hip Flexor Complex - Biceps femoris






20. Alteration of parathyroid hormone levels - reduced bone mineral density






21. Soleus - gastronemus - hip flexor - ab complex






22. Swings across knee joint (short)






23. (Fast Twitch) Fewer capillaries - mitochondria - myoglobin - 'white fibers.' 2 types: IIX Have low oxidative capacity - fatigue quickly.IIA High Oxidative - fatigue slower - intermediate fast twitch - aerobic/anaerobic






24. Cervical Extension - Scapular Protraction/elevation






25. Increase heart rate - elevates blood glucose levels - redistributes blood to working tissues - opens airways






26. Nausea - constipation - kidney stones






27. High stress on knees caps - and other tissues of the knee






28. .86 and .95






29. Generally prescribed to correct to prevent bronchial smooth muscle constriction in individuals with asthma and other pulmonary diseases






30. Front of hip down side






31. .86 and .95






32. Goutlike symptoms - joint pains - increased uric acid






33. Dissolved by Water- regulates blood glucose levels - lowers cholesterol






34. Alteration of muscle length surrounded a joint






35. Assess movement efficiency & potential muscle imbalances






36. Upper Traps - Sternocleidomastoid - Levator Scapulae






37. Training different part of the body on seperate days






38. Repeating the same pattern of motion which can place abnormal stress on the body






39. Increases aerobic and anaerobic endurance






40. Calcification of brain/arteries - increased blood calcium - loss of appetite - nausea






41. Deep Cervical Flexors - Serratus anterior - Rhomboids - Mid Traps - Teres Minor - Infraspinatus






42. Zone 1 - Zone 1 - Zone 2 - Zone 2 - Zone 3






43. Position above reference






44. Adductor - biceps femoris - TFL - Vastus lateralis






45. Normal extensibility of all soft tissues that allows the full range of motion of a joint






46. Generally Used as high blood pressure medication - may also be prescribed for irregular heart rates






47. Red Blood Cell damage or anemia - liver damage






48. High stress on neck - shoulders - and spine






49. Ability to move the body in one intended direction as far as possible






50. Hip Flexors - Erector Spinae







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