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| body position in which the two sides of the body are mirror images of each other around an imaginary line that is drawn through the center of the body and center of gravity |
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| foundation on which a body rests or stands, when a person is standing, the feet and the space between them define the base of support |
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| study of the laws of physics, specifically the law of mechanics as they apply to living bodies at rest and in motion |
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| the way the parts of the body work together when you move |
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| hypothetical point around which all mass appears to be concentrated |
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| muscles that are in the four extremities and are designed for movement |
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| drop in blood pressure when a person stands up quickly from a sitting or supine position |
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| muscles that support the torso and are designed to provide postural stability |
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| patient who cannot transfer independently, but can bear weight on their legs |
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| direction of x-ray beam from front to back |
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| recognition of the feelings of another person |
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| pertaining to the treatment of the aged (65 and older) |
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| act of rendering immovable |
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| the branch of medicine that treats children |
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| a relationship of harmony and accord between two people |
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