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What is a physical therapist?

A physical therapist has studied anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, as well as pathology... Full Answer

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What are vertebrae?

The vertebrae are the bones that comprise the spine. They are divided into three sections:... Full Answer

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Is there a proper way to walk?

When walking, shorten the length of your step so that when your foot strikes the ground, you are

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Why is the knee joint so prone to injury?

The knee joint is deceptively simple. At first glance, it appears its only job is to bend and

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What is the triceps muscle?

The triceps are posterior muscles of the upper arm that extend the shoulder and the elbow. They are... Full Answer

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What is the subacromial space?

The subacromial space is the space between the acromion of the scapula and the head of the humerus... Full Answer

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What are the pronator muscles of the forearm?

The pronator muscles of the forearm include:

  • pronator quadratus: located near
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What is the pectoralis minor muscle?

The pectoralis minor muscle is a deep chest muscle originating at ribs 3 - 5 and inserting into the... Full Answer

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What is the function of the labrum?

Both the shoulder and hip sockets have a ring of thick cartilage around them, called the labrum,... Full Answer

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What is the pectoralis major muscle?

The pectoralis major muscle originates along the clavicle, down the sternum, and across the ribs... Full Answer

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What is the latissimus dorsi muscle?

The latissimus dorsi muscle originates on the lower thoracic and lumbar vertebrae as well as iliac... Full Answer

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What are the internal rotators of the shoulder?

The internal rotators of the shoulder are muscles attaching to the humerus that internally rotate... Full Answer

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What is internal rotation of a bone or joint?

Internal rotation is the rotation of the anterior surface of a bone or joint toward the midline of... Full Answer

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What causes functional problems of the body to occur?

Functional problems occur when the body does not move correctly due to weakness, impaired range of... Full Answer

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What are the external rotators of the shoulder?

The external rotators of the shoulder are the muscles attaching to the scapula (shoulder blade)... Full Answer

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