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Anaerobic refers to an adjective that describes a process that takes place without oxygen.

Androgen refers to any substance that aids the development and controls the appearance of male characteristics, including the inhibition of Fat tissue and the promotion of muscle mass

Angina Pectoris refers to the chest or arm Pain that results from a reduced oxygen supply to the heart muscle.

Acquired Aging means gaining the characteristics commonly associated with growing older or aging, but are usually caused by living an immobile life, example people without Exercise tend to age more than those which are immobile.

Accessory Motion refers to the actual change in relationship between the articular surface of one Bone relative to another, characterized as roll, spin, and glide.

Active Insufficiency refers to a point reached when a muscle becomes shortened to the point that it cannot generate or maintain active tension.

Afferent Nerves refer to nerves that bring impulses from receptors in the skin, joints, muscles, and other peripheral aspects of the body to the central nervous system.

Amphiarthrodial Joints refer to joints that functionally allow only a very slight amount of movement, such as synchondrosis (ex.

Amplitude refers to range of muscle fiber length between maximal and minimal lengthening.

Anatomical Position refers to the position of reference in which the subject is in the standing position, with feet together and palms of hands facing forward.

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