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RAD105
RAD105 All Chapters
Question | Answer |
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Base of Support | Foundation on which a body rests/stands |
Biomechanics | A component of physics, the laws of Newtonian mechanics, applied to living bodies at rest and in motion |
Center of Gravity | Hypothetical point aroint which all mass appears to be concentrated |
Commonly Attached Medical Equipment | Items clipped, fastened or affixed to patients' bodies to deliver substances such as oxygen. meds, hydration or nutrition |
Ergonomics | The study of a person's efficiency in the working environment |
Mobility Muscles | Muscles found in the 4 extremities and designed for movement |
Orthostatic Hypotension | A sudden drop in BP in the brain when a person stands up quickly causing oxygen in the brain to drop and the person to become dizzy |
Stability Muscles | Muscles that appear in the torso and are designed to provide postural stability |
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder | Injury/disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage and spinal discs in which work environment and performance contribute |
Ambulatory | Able to walk |
Anteroposterior | Direction of x ray beam from front to back |
Artifacts | Substances/structures not naturally present but of which an unauthentic image appears on an image |
Axial Projection | Any projection not at right angles to the long axis of an anatomic structure |
Empathy | Recognition of and entering into the feelings of another person |
Flexion | Act of bending / being bent |
Geriatric | Pertaining to treatment of the elderly |
Immobilization | Act of rendering immovable |
Neonates | Newborn infants |
Pediatric | Branch of medicine that treats children |
Plantar Surface | Sole of the foot |
Rapport | Relation of harmony and accord between 2 people |
Restraint | Hinderance of an action/movement |
Trauma | Injury/wound |