| A | B |
|---|
| alignment | proper relation of one part to another |
| anatomic position | standing with arms at the sides and palms forward |
| balance | steady position |
| base of support | area on wheich an object rests |
| bed board | rigid structure placed under a mattress |
| body mechanics | efficient use of the musculoskeletal system |
| center of gravity | point at which the mass of an object is centered |
| contractures | permanently shortened muscles that resist stretching |
| disuse syndrome | signs and symptoms that result from inactivity |
| energy | capacity to do work |
| foot drop | permanent dysfunctional position caused by shortening of the calf muscles and lengthening of the opposing muscules on the anterior leg |
| Fowler's position | upright seated position |
| functional mobility | alignment that maintains the potential for movement and ambulation |
| functional position | position that promotes continued use and mobility |
| gravity | force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth |
| lateral oblique position | variation of a side-lying position |
| lateral position | side-lying position |
| line of gravity | imaginary vertical line that passes through the center of gravity |
| muscle spasms | sudden, forceful, involuntary muscle contractions |
| neutral position | limb that is turned neither toward nor away from the body's midline |
| posture | position of the body, or the way in which it is held |
| prone position | position in which the client lies on the abdomen |
| repetitive strain injuries | disorders that result from cumulative trauma to musculoskeletal structures |
| shearing | force exerted against the surface and layers of the skin as tissues slide in opposite but parallel directions |
| Sim's position | lying on the left side with the chest leaning forward, the right knee bent toward the head, the right arm forward, and the left arm extended behind the body |
| supine position | position in which the person lies on the back |
| transfer | moving a client from place to place |
