Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Left atrium
A receiving chamber of the heart where the oxygenated blood arrives from the alveoli in the lungs. The atrium situated on the left side of the heart. The left upper chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins. This refers to the top-left chamber within the heart. During every heartbeat, the…
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Lean body mass
The amount of lean tissue in the body comprised of bones, muscle, and organs. A measure of body composition. Fat-free body weight. That fraction of the body exclusive of stored fat. This fraction is considered to be the active metabolic fraction. Lean body mass is the portion of the body that is not associated with…
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Layer technique
A pattern in choreography that can be repeated; the pattern first can be taught via pure repetition, add-on, or pyramid choreography.
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Law of cause and effect
Promotes the premise that internal thoughts are the cause of every effect or result.
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Law of attraction
Promotes that other people are drawn to your most dominant thoughts.
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Lateral (external) rotation
Also called outward rotation; occurs primarily at the hip and shoulder joints. Rotation refers to movement around the long axis of the limb. Located at, or pertaining to, the side and away from the body’s midline.
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Land tempo (LT)
Movement at the same speed used on land. Movement occurs at each beat.
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Lactic acid
A by-product of the production of ATP through the glycolytic system (anaerobic glycolosis). Lactic acid can be converted back to glycogen in the liver. The byproduct of anaerobic metabolism of glucose or glycogen in muscle. Lactic acid is a chemical byproduct of energy production in cells. The muscles produce lactic acid and lactate during exercise.…
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Kyphosis
Abnormal curvature of the spine. Kyphosis (humped back) refers to an exaggerated curve in the thoracic region. The head is often too far forward with rounded shoulders and sunken chest. Abnormal rounding of the thoracic portion of the spine, usually accompanied by rounded shoulders. An excessive backward curvature of the top part of the spine.…
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Kinesiology
The study of human movement. The science that studies the mechanisms and anatomy of motion and movement. The study of human movements, particularly with regard to their use in treatment. Study of muscular activity and the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of the movement of the body and its parts. Kinesiology is the scientific exploration of…
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