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    name the major muscles of the human body. Students will also understand the muscle actions correspond with their locations in the body. Are there any safety concerns associated with this exercise? If so, list what they are and what precautions should be taken. There are some safety concerns with this exercise. Gloves, masks and goggles should be worn at all times. Using the tools correctly is imparitive to making sure the student remains unharmed. Exercise 1: Muscles of the Head and

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    Upper Cross Syndrome

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    weakness and tightnesses in the muscles of the upper and lower regions of the body. By using this method it enables the therapists to predict patterns of weaknesses and tightnesses in the muscular tone, thus creating imbalances in the muscular system and further causing dysfunction in the body's movements. Upper cross syndrome: The facilitated muscles of the upper region of the body are: Upper trapezius fibres, levator scapula, sternocleidomastoid, anterior scalenes and the pectoralis major

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    Non Capsular Injuries

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    the superior and posterior labrum from impingement during the cocking phases. Pain will be present deep in the shoulder joint. Capsular injuries will present a slipping shoulder feeling, loss of control and velocity. Scapular dyskinesis appear with anterior lateral cuff impingement pain. The pain can radiate through the posterior and medial portions of the scapula. Ulnar collateral ligament sprains can present with various forms of pain and locations. All of these injuries can be treated with physical

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    types of muscles used while bumping a volleyball such as the shoulder, elbow, and knee muscles. The joint used in the shoulder muscle is the shoulder girdle and the action you can do is elevation. When bumping a volleyball, the agonist muscles used are the upper trapezius, rhomboids, and levator scapulae. While the antagonist muscles are latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major and minor, serratus anterior, and trapezius. The bones used are the humerus, scapula, and clavicle. The deep muscle group that

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    back down to a prone position. In this phase, the same muscles are used as discussed in the pushing up phase, except in the opposite direction. Stabilizers The muscles being discussed are needed to help stabilize the body and keep it straight while doing a push-up. The primary muscles being examined are the abdominal muscles. These muscles are called the rectus abdominis. They are located in the anterior trunk of the midline. This muscle is divided into two sides and is separated by the linea

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    longus, flexor digitorum longus, flexor digitorum longus. The ankle is plantar flexed using an isometric contraction of the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The tibiofermoral (knee) joints are slightly flexed by a isomectric contraction of the quadriceps muscles (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius). The acetabularfemoral (hip) joint is held at a postion of slight flexion through an isometric contraction of the biceps femoris, pectineus, iliacus, and the psoas. The intervertebral

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    ‘your arms might have trouble lifting your body all way around through the air’. Body Parts and muscles that supporting in doing Gymnast Core Legs Arm, Chest and Back Forearms and Neck Muscles Core Abdominal & Pelvic muscle are used in every moment. Abdominal usually use every moment, every time they move, every time they dance. Pelvic muscle usually use when we're walking but this is one of the muscle that we used to split on & dance all the way in the air & in the ground. Legs Femur, patella

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    surgical and clinical settings in this specialty, I became fascinated with the diagnosis and treatment of deformities or functional impairments to the movement systems of the body, primarily the skeletal system and its associated structures such as muscles and ligaments. Kinesiology is defined as the study of the principles of anatomy, physiology, and mechanics in relation to human movement. Therefore, orthopedic doctors often diagnose and treat injuries that can be explained by principles of kinesiology

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    Review of literature Thorax is a composed of many integrated systems including the muscles, bones and other soft tissues organ systems, the biomechanics of which, impart the thorax a high mechanical resistance to injury, mainly due to distinctive elastic properties of the rib and spine system supported by muscles. So, understanding the complex mechanics of the thorax is critical for understanding the vast multiplex of injuries sustained in various different circumstances. Anatomy The skeleton

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    Rick Winstead Steve Hammons PTA 150 2/13/15 Brachial Plexus At first glance, the brachial plexus may be a bit intimidating. The nerves arising from it and the muscles of the trunk and upper extremity of which it innervates may seem overwhelming, but as one begins the process of adding all of the components together in an orderly fashion, it begins to be seen in a much more easily understood manner. The first step in this process is to gain a grasp on the basic main structure of the plexus, and

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