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Sorrentino's Chp 15

Chapter 15 Key Terms

TermDefinition
Abduction Movement of a body part away from the midline of the body
Adduction Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body
Ambulation The act of walking
Brace An apparatus worn to support or align weak body parts or to prevent or correct problems with the musculoskeletal system; also called an orthotic
Contracture The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
Deconditioning The loss of muscle size, strength, and function (muscle atrophy) that results from immobility and inactivity
Dorsiflexion Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle
Extension Straightening of a body part
External rotation Turning of the joint outward
Flexion Bending of a body part
Footdrop The foot falls down at the ankle (permanent plantar flexion)
Hyperextension Excessive straightening of a body part
Immobility An excessive lack of exercise and activity, which can cause serious health complications, affecting every system in the body
Internal rotation Turning the joint inward
Muscle atrophy A decrease in size or wasting away of muscle
Orthostatic hypotension A drop in blood pressure when the client stands up. Also known as postural hypotension
Plantar flexion The foot is bent with the toes pointed away from the leg
Pronation Turning downward
Range of motion (ROM) Moving a joint to the extent possible without causing pain
Rotation Turning of the joint
Supination Turning upward
Syncope A brief loss of consciousness; fainting
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