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vo⋅cab⋅u⋅lar⋅y [voh-kab-yuh-ler-ee]
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abdominis/abdominal
having to do with the belly |
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aponeurosis
the fascia in the abdomen to which the oblique and transversus muscles are attached. They are lateral to the rectus abdominis which attaches to the linea alba |
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core
the group of muscles in the pelvis and lower torso involved with balance and stability for the entire body. Especially in Pilates and dance, all movement is thought to originate in the core |
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distal
further from the center. If x is distal to y, then it is further away from the center of the body. For example, the hand is distal compared to the elbow. |
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expiration
the act of breathing out; exhalation |
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fascia
the fibrous membrane covering, supporting, connecting, and separating muscles. It is a web which covers every structure inside of our bodies. Many researchers believe that tightness in the fascia in one part of your body can cause problems in a distant part of the body. Some types of deep massage such as Rolfing address this issue |
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insertion
where the muscle ends, anatomically. Usually furthest from the midline. |
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inspiration
in-spuh-rey-shuhn the drawing of air into the lungs; inhalation. |
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isometric
a muscle action which does not shorten or lengthen the muscle being targeted, i.e. the muscle remains still while working |
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lateral
to the side. If x is lateral to y in the body, then x is further to the side than y. For example, your hip is lateral to your spine. |
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linea alba
the line which runs down the middle of the belly in a six-pack, there is no muscle here, only fascia. We all have one, some are just better hidden than others. |
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medial
towards the center. If x is medial to y in the body, then x is closer to the center than y. For example, your spine is medial to your hip. As well, your elbow is medial to your hand. |
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origin
where the muscle begins, anatomically. Usually closest to the midline. |
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pelvis
roughly, the area where your hips and groin are |
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prone
lying down, face down |
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supine
lying down, face up |
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torso
your upper body excluding the limbs (head and arms) |
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