Category: M

The type of exercise being done.  

An essential nutrient. Naturally occurring, inorganic homogeneous substances. Inorganic substances that are basic components of the earth’s crust; they are also found in the human body. Humans constantly replenish their mineral supply with food and water. Minerals are crucial for a wide variety of bodily functions, including enzyme synthesis, regulation of the heart rhythm, bone…

Metabolic equivalent. Term used to describe exercise intensity. A single MET equals the energy expended during one minute of rest.  

The conversion of chemical energy to mechanical energy needed for muscular contractions.  

Any disease or disorder that disrupts normal metabolism. A disease due to abnormal biochemistry, usually as a result of an absent or deficient enzyme. Metabolic diseases also are known as inborn errors of metabolism.  

Cavity in the center of the bone filled with yellow, fatty marrow. A hollow centre of a long bone, containing bone marrow. The long cavity in the center of a long bone that contains yellow bone marrow.  

One of the five main nerves originating from the brachial plexus. It is the only nerve passing through the carpal tunnel, where it may be compressed to cause carpal tunnel syndrome. A nerve that arises by two roots from the medial and lateral cords of the brachial plexus. The controls sensation of the central palm,…

Also called inward rotation; occurs primarily at the hip and shoulder joints. Rotation refers to movement around the long axis of the limb.  

A term used in exercise to describe one body part’s position in relation to another. Medial means toward the midline. Toward the midline of the body. In or toward the middle or center, lateral. Nearer to the central midline of the body or to the centre of an organ. Situated toward the midline of the…

The factor by which a mechanism multiplies the force or torque put into it.