Coach Tropp

Here is the latest list of words. The test will be on Friday 11/6. Good Luck!

Vocabulary List # 6

1. Fasciitis- fascia (the fibrous membrane that cover, supports, and separates muscles) inflammation.
2. Atrophy- wasting away of tissue or of an organ; diminution of size of a body part.
3. Apophysis- a bone outgrowth to which muscles attach.
4. Ectopic- located in a place different from normal.
5. Endurance- the ability of the body to undergo prolonged activity.
6. Paraplegia- paralysis of the lower portion of the body and of both legs.
7. Synovia- a transparent lubricating fluid found in joints, bursae, and tendons.
8. Trigger point- area of tenderness in a tight band of muscle.
9. Osteoarthritis- a wearing down of hyaline cartilage.
10. Plyometric exercise- uses a quick eccentric stretch of the muscle to facilitate a concentric contraction.