Chapter 15 Achieving Flexibility Vocabulary Flashcards Go to

Chapter 15 - Achieving Flexibility Vocabulary Flashcards Go to first word…

Range of Motion Click to check your answer…

Range of Motion… The ability of a body joint to move to its full limit without undue stress. Next Vocabulary Term

Muscle Imbalance Click to check your answer…

Muscle Imbalance: Occurs when one muscle group is worked much more than the opposing muscle group thus becoming much stronger. Next Vocabulary Term

Extension Click to check your answer…

Extension… The lengthening movement of muscles around a joint. Next Vocabulary Term

Stretch Reflex Click to check your answer…

Stretch Reflex… A painful muscle spasm which prevents the muscle from overstretching. Next Vocabulary Term

Ball and Socket Joints Click to check your answer…

Ball and Socket Joints… A joint in which the rounded head of one bone fits into the cup-like cavity of another bone and permits movement in any direction. Next Vocabulary Term

Contract and Relax Stretching Click to check your answer…

Contract and Relax Stretching… Contracting a muscle before it is stretched. Also referred to as a PNF stretch. Next Vocabulary Term

Hyperflexibility Click to check your answer…

Hyperflexibility… Slack, overstretched ligaments caused by improper exercises or injuries and result in too much motion in a joint. Next Vocabulary Term

Ballistic Stretch Click to check your answer…

Ballistic Stretching… When the muscle is stretched by a bouncing or jerky movement. It is not a recommended method of stretching. Next Vocabulary Term

Hinge Joints Click to check your answer…

Hinge Joints… A joint which permits only limited movement - such as the knee. Next Vocabulary Term

Flexion Click to check your answer…

Flexion… The bending movement of muscles around a joint. Go to first word… Go to Chapter Menu