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NASM Terms

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1. Front of hip down side






2. Tight agonist which inhibits its function antagonist- muscle contraction.






3. Just under glute max






4. Headache - nausea - irritability - insomnia - rapid pulse - weak






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






6. Position away from center of reference point






7. Predictable Patterns of Muscle Imbalances






8. Secreted by pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels






9. Movements away from midline






10. Current Occupation?Does it require extended periods of sitting?Extended Periods of Repetitive Movements?Require you to wear shoes with a heel? Cause you anxiety or mental stress?






11. Occurs when you have contracted both the abdominals -lower back - and butt muscles @ the same time






12. Contracts the muscle in response - Normal reaction to avoid injury - Senses Muscle Lengthening






13. Masks V- B12 (which can cause neurological problems)






14. Refers to position on same side of body






15. Exercises that generate quick powerful movement - explosive concentric muscle contraction preceded by an eccentric muscle action






16. Bone - kidney - muscle - nerve damage -






17. Using phosphocreatine to an ADP molecule enough to start the ATP process over - simplest and fastest - high intensity - short duration workouts - 10-15 sec.






18. Proper alignment of rear leg and pelvis during sprinting






19. Internal Intercostals - Abdominals






20. Contracts the muscle in response - Normal reaction to avoid injury - Senses Muscle Lengthening






21. 10-35% of total caloric intake






22. Proper alignment of lead leg and pelvis during sprinting






23. Upper Traps - Sternocleidomastoid - Levator Scapulae






24. Bone - kidney - muscle - nerve damage -






25. Neutral Position - leg vertical at right angle to sole of foot - Neutral position -not flexed or hyperextended - Pelvis neutral position - no extension or flexion - Normal kyphotic curve - not excessively rounded - Neutral Position - not in excessive






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






27. Anterior tibialis - Posterior Tibialis - Vastus Medialis - Gluteus maximus - medius - Hip external rotators






28. Upper Straps - Sternocloidmastoid - Levator Scapulae






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






30. Forward head and rounded shoulders






31. Anterior tilt to pelvis (arched lower back)






32. Senses Muscle Tension - Relaxes muscles in Response - Normal Reaction to avoid injury






33. Small Inner calve muscle






34. Glutes - VMO






35. Lumbar mechanics






36. Underarm






37. Knee






38. Ability to accelerate - decelerate - stabilize and change direction quickly while maintaining proper posture






39. Increased oxygen/blood supply - neural recruitment to muscles






40. Generally Prescribed for hypertension or chest pain






41. Neural impulses that sense tension are greater than the impulses that cause muscles to contract - muscle then will not contract






42. Makes up hamstring - near center






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






44. Deep Cervical Floors






45. On or toward back of body






46. Builds aerobic base and aids in recovery






47. Highest rate of oxygen achieved @ physical exertion






48. Liver damage - bone/joint pain - dry skin - hair loss - headache - vomitting






49. Hamstring complex strain - Anterior Knee pain - Low Back Pain






50. Attaches muscles to bone - and provides the anchor for which muscles can exert force