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NASM Terms

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1. Biomechanical & neuromuscular dysfunction leading to altered joint movement (internally or externally rotating)






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






3. Gastroncnemius/soleus - adductors - lats






4. Neutral/Neutral






5. Hip Extension






6. Position below reference






7. Generally Prescribed for hypertension or chest pain






8. Soleus - Lateral Gastrocnemius - Biceps Femoris






9. Kidney toxin- no usage






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






11. Builds aerobic base and aids in recovery






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






13. Total daily energy expenditure






14. Gastrointestinal distress - liver damage






15. Layer of connective tissue that is underneath fascia - and surrounds muscle (outside)






16. Anterior Tibialis - Glute Max - Erector Spinae






17. Prisoners Squat - Multiplanar Lunge - tube Walking - Med. Ball lift/chop






18. Transition phase or electrical magnetical delay between eccentric and concentric contraction






19. Series of exercises one after another - minimal rest






20. General and medical History (occupation - lifestyles - medical - and personal info)






21. Refers to postion closest to midline






22. Neuromuscular system allowing agonists - antagonists - and stabilizers to work synergistically to produce - reduce - and dynamically stabilize the entire kinetic chain in all three plans of motion






23. Neutral or Up/Neutral or Down






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






25. Increased sensitivity of skin reaction of nickel






26. Hurdle step over - stand up to figure 8






27. Gastrocnemius/soleus - TFL/IT band - Lats






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






29. Swings across knee joint (short)






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






31. Diarhea






32. Apart of quads - small






33. Circuits






34. Transport blood away from heart






35. 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






36. Secreted by pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels






37. Connective tissue surrounding fascicles






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






39. Sutures of skull






40. Cardiotoxic effects- should not be taken unless in form of b12






41. Frequency - Intensity - type - time - enjoyment






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






43. Part of Calf - small muscle






44. Swings from hip down to knee (long)






45. Cellular plasm containing glycogen - fats - minerals - and myoglobin






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






47. Hurdle step over - stand up to figure 8






48. Refers to position on opposite side of the body






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






50. Advanced assessment not fit for all individuals - for strength specific goals