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Kinesiology Dictionary
Please use this dictionary of professional kinesiology terms and definitions to help you learn. New terms and definitions will be added on a regular basis for you to learn from. I have decided to extend the dictionary to include terms and definitions from sciences that relate to and support being a kinesiologist or any other healthcare professional. Knowledge itself is power - use the dictionary to empower yourself. Please use the letters in blue below as links to get to the first letter of the term you are looking for. You will be transferred to another page containing those terms and definitions accordingly. Enjoy!
Term | Definition | Associated Field |
|---|---|---|
Subarachnoid Space | Space containing cerebrospinal fluid around brain/spinal cord. | Anatomy |
Subclavian Artery | Major artery beneath the clavicle. | Anatomy |
Sublimation | Defense mechanism redirecting impulses to acceptable outlets. | Psychology |
Submaximal Exercise | Exercise below maximum effort capacity. | Exercise Physiology |
Subscapularis | Rotator cuff muscle stabilizing shoulder. | Anatomy |
Substrate-Level Phosphorylation | ATP production directly in glycolysis/Krebs cycle. | Biochemistry |
Sudden Cardiac Arrest | Unexpected heart stoppage. | ACLS / Pathophysiology |
Sulcus | Groove or depression on brain surface. | Anatomy |
Superior Vena Cava | Vein returning blood to right atrium. | Anatomy |
Supination | Outward rotation of forearm/foot. | Anatomy |
Supplement | Nutrient or compound taken to enhance health. | Nutrition |
Supraspinatus | Rotator cuff muscle aiding abduction. | Anatomy |
Synapse | Junction where neurons communicate. | Neuroscience |
Synaptic Vesicle | Structure storing neurotransmitters. | Neuroscience |
Syncope | Temporary loss of consciousness due to low blood flow. | Pathophysiology |
Synergist Muscle | Muscle assisting agonist in movement. | Anatomy |
Synovial Fluid | Lubricating fluid in joints. | Anatomy |
Synovial Joint | Freely movable joint with synovial cavity. | Anatomy |
Systemic Circulation | Blood flow through body excluding lungs. | Physiology |
Systole | Heart contraction phase. | Physiology |
Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) | Maximum arterial pressure during contraction. | Physiology |
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