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Ergonomics
CH 25 - Ergonomics
Question | Answer |
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The condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm associated with continued flexion and extension of the wrist. | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
The painful conditions that result from ongoing stresses to muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints. | Cumulative |
The study of people in their work environment, and how to prevent injuries. | Ergonomics |
The reach created when the upper arm is fully extended. | Maximum Horizontal Reach |
The reach created by a vertical sweep of the forearm while the elbow is kept at midtorso level. | Maximum Vertical Reach |
A painful condition that affect both muscles and bones, such as neck or back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. | Musculoskeletal Disorders |
The position of the body to maintain for a prolonged period, with a natural curvature of the spine. | Neutral Position |
The reach created by a sweep of the forearm with the upper arm held at the side. | Normal Horizontal Reach |
Injuries caused by sudden twisting or wrenching of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments. | Sprains |
Injuries caused by extreme stretching of muscles or ligaments. | Strains |
The fleshy mound on the palm at the base of the thumb. | Thenar Eminence |