Category: T

The factors that oppose blood flow.  

The greatest amount of air that the lungs can contain. Total amount of gas that the lungs can hold. Volume of air that the lungs can hold, defined as the vital capacity combined with the residual volume; average value = 6,000 cc. The volume of air in the lungs after a maximal inspiration. This amount…

The process whereby body temperature is maintained or controlled under a wide range of environmental conditions. Efforts by the hypothalamus to maintain body temperature by heat production and heat loss. The body’s innate and automatic temperature control system, overseen by the hypothalamus situated in the brain.  

The increased heat production as a result of food ingestion.  

Physiologic adaptations that occur as a result of aerobic exercise of sufficient intensity, frequency, and duration to produce beneficial changes in the body. The point at which regular exercise produces positive changes in the body. The physiological response of the body to regular repetitive exercise. Beneficial effects include a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure,…

A slight, sustained muscle contraction. Continued, partial contraction of a muscle. Same as tone. The normal state of partial contraction of a resting muscle, maintained by reflex activity. The partial steady contraction of muscle that determines tonicity or firmness; the opposite of clonus.  

Twisting of the tibia, usually associated with supinated or pronated feet. A persistent slight twist in the tibia, caused by a cramped position in the uterus. It makes the feet of young children point inwards for up to a year after they begin to walk on their own, but it corrects itself as the leg…

Continuous, low-grade inflammation of a tendon, with pain on movement; can lead to partial or complete rupture of tendon. An inflammation of a tendon, especially after playing sport, and often associated with tenosynovitis. Inflammation of a tendon, usually resulting from strain or injury. Treatment includes rest and corticosteroid injections. The painful inflammation of the strong…

The rate at which the heart is beating to get the optimum aerobic effect; formula for obtaining a target heart rate equals 220 minus your age times 60%-75% is reasonable for a healthy individual to use.