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NASM Terms

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1. Gathers DeO2 blood returning to heart






2. Anterior Tibialis - Posterior Tibialis - Glute max/med. - Transversus abdominis - Internal oblique






3. Inner - center shoulder muscles






4. Small muscle of upper arm - helps w/ rotation of shoulder






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






6. Position on or toward front of body






7. Upper Traps - Sternocleidomastoid - Levator Scapulae






8. Pain or discomfort experienced 24-72 hours after intense exercise or unaccustomed exercise






9. Goutlike symptoms - joint pains - increased uric acid






10. Bisects upper and lower halves






11. Bone - kidney - muscle - nerve damage -






12. Alteration of muscle length surrounded a joint






13. Adductor Complex - Biceps Femoris - TFL - Vastus Lateralis






14. Inappropriate muscles take over the function of a weak or inhibited prime mover






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






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






17. Builds aerobic base and aids in recovery






18. Gastronemius - peroneus longues and tibialus anterior






19. Neutral/ Neutral or Down






20. 45-65% of diet- During exercise for more than one hour 30-69 grams is adequate






21. Lat - Teres major - Pecs






22. Deltoid & Rotator Cuff






23. Lat - Teres major - Pecs






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






25. Large part of calve - sits over soleus






26. Gastrocnemius - soleus - hip flexor complex - Adductors - Lats - Erector Spinae






27. Generally Prescribed for hypertension or chest pain






28. Assess movement efficiency & potential muscle imbalances






29. The distacne covered each stride






30. 1.2 -1.4 (.5-.6 grams/lb)






31. Nausea - constipation - kidney stones






32. Low toxicity- possible kidney stones






33. A Golgi tendon organ (GTO) and muscle spindle fibers






34. Bone - kidney - muscle - nerve damage -






35. Receives DeO2 blood from R atrium then pumps to lungs






36. On obese Clients - Comparisons/Progressions - Assessing Fat Patterns & Distributions - Inexpensive - Easy to Record - Little Technician Error - Waist Circumference - Waist to Hip Ratio






37. Forward head and rounded shoulders






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






39. Swings across knee joint (short)






40. Ankle dorsiflexion - Ankle Inversion






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






42. Circuits






43. Designed to determine the safety or possible risk of exercising for a client based on the answers to specific health questions. Aimed to identify those who are at risk for cardiovascular disease






44. Headaches - Biceps tendonitis - Rotator Cuff Inpingement - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome






45. Knee






46. Men: 10% -20% Women: 20% - 30%






47. Diarhea






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






49. Intrinsic Core Stabilizers






50. Hip Extension