var glossary = new Array();

  glossary['adhesions'] = 'Bands of fibrous scar tissue.';

  glossary['aerobic exercise'] = 'See Cardiovascular exercise.';

  glossary['anterior'] = 'Toward the front, or in front.';

  glossary['arthritis'] = 'Degenerative joint disease characterized by inflammation, pain, damage and or erosion of joint cartilage.';

  glossary['articular'] = 'Relating to the junction between two bones.';

  glossary['basal metabolism'] = 'The amount of energy that used while the body is at rest.';

  glossary['blood volume'] = 'The amount of blood in the body.';

  glossary['bursitis'] = 'Inflammation of the bursa; the fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between body parts.';

  glossary['cardiac output'] = 'The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute.';

  glossary['cardiovascular exercise'] = 'Conditioning exercise that increases the amount of work done by the heart and lungs over a sustained period of time. Also called aerobic exercise.';

  glossary['carpal tunnel syndrome'] = 'A condition characterized by pain, tingling, and numbness in the wrist and/or hand.';

  glossary['cartilage'] = 'Tough, shiny, elastic tissue found in the ear, nose, etc.; also covers the articular surfaces of bone.';

  glossary['cerclage'] = 'A suture placed around the cervix.';

  glossary['cervix'] = 'The outer end (neck) of the uterus.';

  glossary['coccyx'] = 'The bottom bone of the spine; the tailbone.';

  glossary['concentric contraction'] = 'Muscular action where muscle fibers shorten during exertion. Opposite of eccentric contraction.';

  glossary['contraction'] = 'See concentric contraction.';
  glossary['contractions'] = glossary['contraction'];

  glossary['contraindicated'] = 'Proscribed.';

  glossary['core conditioning'] = 'Exercise modality that increases strength and stability in the torso and spine.';

  glossary['core muscles'] = 'Deep muscles of the torso.';

  glossary['diastasis recti'] = 'Abdominal Separation.';

  glossary['dynamic instability'] = 'Characterized by the inability to maintain proper positioning during movement.';

  glossary['dynamic stability'] = 'Characterized by the ability to maintain proper positioning during movement.';

  glossary['ecentric contraction'] = 'Muscular action where muscle fibers lengthen during exertion. Opposite of concentric contraction.';

  glossary['edema'] = 'Swelling caused by abnormal fluid buildup.';

  glossary['episiotomy'] = 'Incision of the perineum during labor.';

  glossary['erector spinae'] = 'Muscles that extend the back.';

  glossary['ergonomic'] = 'Designed to reduce fatigue or discomfort.';

  glossary['extension'] = 'The act of straightening a limb or joint.';

  glossary['external oblique'] = 'Abdominal muscle primarily responsible for lateral flexion of the spine.';

  glossary['fetus'] = 'The unborn human after the eighth week of pregnancy.';

  glossary['flexibility'] = 'Range of motion at a joint or in the body.';

  glossary['flexion'] = 'The act of bending a limb or joint.';

  glossary['gluteals'] = 'Muscles that extend the hips; the buttocks.';

  glossary['hamstrings'] = 'Muscles on the back of the thighs.';

  glossary['hydration'] = 'The act of supplying water (to the body).';

  glossary['hypertension'] = 'High blood pressure.';

  glossary['hypertonic'] = 'Extreme muscular tension or tightness.';

  glossary['hypotension'] = 'Low blood pressure.';

  glossary['hypotonic'] = 'Extreme muscular weakness or atrophy.';

  glossary['iliac crests'] = 'The frontal protuberance of the ilea, or hipbones.';

  glossary['iliopsoas'] = 'Deep muscles of the lower back and hips that flex the hip.';

  glossary['intercostal muscles'] = 'Small muscles between the ribs.';

  glossary['internal oblique'] = 'Abdominal muscle primarily responsible for lateral flexion of the spine.';

  glossary['interval training'] = 'Intense athletic training designed to build speed and power.';

  glossary['ischium'] = 'The bottom bones of the pelvis.';

  glossary['kyphotic'] = 'Referring to the curve of the thoracic spine.';

  glossary['lateral'] = 'Relating to the side.';

  glossary['laxity'] = 'Condition marked by lack of tone or firmness.';

  glossary['levator scapulae'] = 'Upper back muscles that elevate the shoulders.';

  glossary['ligament'] = 'Elastic, fibrous tissue that connect bones and stabilizes joints.';
  glossary['ligaments'] = glossary['ligament'];

  glossary['linea alba'] = 'Connective tissue at the body\'s midline.';

  glossary['lochia'] = 'Normal postpartum bleeding.';

  glossary['longitudinal arch'] = 'The arch of the foot that spans the heel to the toes. The instep.';

  glossary['lordotic'] = 'Relating to the lumbar curve of the lower back.';

  glossary['metabolism'] = 'Energy usage and/or processes within a cell to maintain life.';

  glossary['metatarsal arch'] = 'The arch of the foot that spans the base of the toes.';

  glossary['multifitus'] = 'Deepest spinal muscles.';

  glossary['musculoskeletal'] = 'Relating to muscles and the skeleton.';

  glossary['neck flexors'] = 'Muscles that shorten the distance between the chin and the chest.';

  glossary['neutral spine'] = 'Position where the spine is not flexed, extended, twisted or tilted. When standing, the body is symmetrically balanced around the central axis of gravity.';

  glossary['oblique'] = 'Diagonal.';

  glossary['patella'] = 'Kneecap.';

  glossary['pectoral'] = 'Relating to the muscles of the chest.';
  glossary['pectorals'] = glossary['pectoral'];

  glossary['pelvic floor'] = 'Referring to muscles that cover the pelvic outlet; the pubococcygeals.';

  glossary['pelvic instability'] = 'A condition where the joints of the pelvis display hypermobility.';

  glossary['pelvic outlet'] = 'The opening at the bottom of the pelvis.';

  glossary['perineum'] = 'Strong fibrous connective tissue of the vulva.';

  glossary['placenta'] = 'Circulatory organ that develops during pregnancy to which the umbilical cord of the fetus is attached.';

  glossary['placenta previa'] = 'A condition where the placenta is adjacent to or blocks the cervix.';

  glossary['posterior'] = 'Toward the rear.';

  glossary['pre-eclampsia'] = 'A condition marked by hypertension during pregnancy.';

  glossary['prolapse'] = 'To fall or slide out of place.';

  glossary['pubic symphysis'] = 'Joint where the right and left pubic bones connect.';

  glossary['pubococcygeals'] = 'Relating to pelvic floor muscles.';

  glossary['prone'] = 'Lying on the front of the body, or face down. Opposite of supine.';

  glossary['quadriceps'] = 'Four-part muscle group on the front of the thigh that flexes the hip and straightens the knee.';

  glossary['quadratus lumborum'] = 'Deep muscle of the lower back responsible for lateral flexion of the spine. Also called the "hip hiker" muscle.';

  glossary['rectus abdominis'] = 'Abdominal wall muscle primarily responsible for forward flexion.';

  glossary['rectus femoris'] = 'Large muscle on the front of the thigh that flexes the hip and extends the knee.';

  glossary['rhomboids'] = 'Upper back muscles that elevate and pull the scapulae closer to the spine.';

  glossary['rotation'] = 'The act of turning around an axis.';

  glossary['sacroiliac'] = 'Joint where the pelvis and lower spine meet.';

  glossary['scapulae'] = 'The shoulder blades.';

  glossary['sciatica'] = 'A condition that causes pain to radiate along the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the legs.';

  glossary['serratus anterior'] = 'Muscle responsible for scapular depression.';

  glossary['strength training'] = 'Exercise with progressive resistance to increase the endurance and power of muscles.';

  glossary['stroke volume'] = 'The amount of blood pumped by the heart per beat.';

  glossary['sub maximal heart rate'] = 'Heart rate intensity below maximal exertion or below 85% of maximal oxygen uptake.';

  glossary['supine'] = 'Lying on the back, face up. Opposite of prone.';

  glossary['tendon'] = 'Connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.';
  glossary['tendons'] = glossary['tendon'];

  glossary['thoracic outlet syndrome'] = 'A condition that causes pain, tingling and numbness in the arms.';

  glossary['thorax'] = 'Region of the body between the neck and the diaphragm, or the upper back.';

  glossary['tidal volume'] = 'Amount of air taken in by the lungs per breath.';

  glossary['tone'] = 'Firmness of muscle tissue.';

  glossary['transverse abdominis'] = 'Deepest layer of the abdominal wall. Responsible for abdominal compression.';

  glossary['trapezius'] = 'Muscle that runs from the neck to the middle of the upper back. Responsible for raising the shoulders and head.';

  glossary['urinary stress incontinence'] = 'Leakage of urine due to strain.';

  glossary['uterus'] = 'Female reproductive organ.';

  glossary['vasculature'] = 'Blood vessels.';

  glossary['vena cava'] = 'Large vein of the torso that returns blood to the heart.';

  glossary['vertebrae'] = 'The bones of the spine.';