Category: P

The art, science, and methods of teaching deals with the principles and methods of formal education. The art, sciences, techniques, and professional methods used in teaching, especially the teaching of school-age children.  

Pectoralis muscles. One of two muscles which lie across the chest and control movements of the shoulder and arm. The pectoralis major is a large fan-shaped muscle that works over the shoulder joint, drawing the arm forward across the chest and rotating it medially. Beneath it, the pectoralis minor depresses the shoulder and draws the…

Muscular tissues attached to the chest wall and to the upper arms. Pectoralis major muscles are the larger muscles, and pectoralis minor muscles are the smaller of the group.  

Pertaining to the pubic bone. Referring to the pecten of the pubis. Referring to a structure with ridges like a comb.  

The enzyme that acts upon pectin. An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of sugars and galacturonic acid from pectin.  

A statistic ranging in value from 1.00 to +1.00.  

Pertains to the experience of good feelings, happiness, and insight.  

That part of the menstrual cycle when a women is most likely to conceive. Cervical mucous is usually slippery at this time.  

Classical conditioning theory.  

A specific set or sequence of movement exercises used to treat learning problems. A therapeutic method used in treating children and adults with brain damage. The patient is guided through movements such as creeping or crawling, based on the theory that undamaged sections of the brain will develop the ability to perform these functions.