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Eccentric tension
A type of muscle tension that helps control the speed and direction of movement.
Isotonic contraction
A type of muscle contraction that results in movement, such as raising or lowering a body part.
Concentric tension
Increased muscle contraction that causes muscle shortening, resulting in movement.
Isometric contraction
A static contraction that causes an increase in muscle tension without shortening or active movement of the muscle.
Scoliosis
A structural curvature of the spine associated with vertebral rotation.
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Osteogenesis imperfecta
An inherited disorder that makes bones porous, short, bowed, and deformed.
Osteomalacia
An uncommon metabolic disease characterized by inadequate and delayed mineralization, resulting in compact and
spongy bone.
Arthritis
An inflammatory joint disease characterized by inflammation or destruction of the synovial membrane and articular
cartilage.
Joint degeneration
Changes in articular cartilage combined with overgrowth of bone at the articular ends, commonly affecting weight-
bearing joints.
Base of support
The area beneath an object or person that includes every point of contact that the object or person makes with the
supporting surface.
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Eccentric tension
A type of muscle tension that helps control the speed and direction of movement.
Isotonic contraction
A type of muscle contraction that results in movement, such as raising or lowering a body part.
Concentric tension
Increased muscle contraction that causes muscle shortening, resulting in movement.
Isometric contraction
A static contraction that causes an increase in muscle tension without shortening or active movement of the muscle.
Scoliosis
A structural curvature of the spine associated with vertebral rotation.
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Osteogenesis imperfecta
An inherited disorder that makes bones porous, short, bowed, and deformed.
Osteomalacia
An uncommon metabolic disease characterized by inadequate and delayed mineralization, resulting in compact and
spongy bone.
Arthritis
An inflammatory joint disease characterized by inflammation or destruction of the synovial membrane and articular
cartilage.
Joint degeneration
Changes in articular cartilage combined with overgrowth of bone at the articular ends, commonly affecting weight-
bearing joints.
Base of support
The area beneath an object or person that includes every point of contact that the object or person makes with the
supporting surface.
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