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Glossary

A glossary of terms.
Aural
Definition of aural.
Accommodation (of the Eye)
Definition of accommodation, as related to the eye.
Anthropometry
Definition of anthropometry.
Aptitude
A definition of aptitude.
Body Mechanics
Definition of Body Mechanics.
Carpal Tunnel
A definition and illustration of the anatomical feature called the Carpal Tunnel.
Cumulative Trauma Disorder
A definition of Cumulative Trauma Disorders.
Diabetic Neuropathy
A definition of Diabetic Neuropathy.
Ergonomics
A definition of ergonomics.
Form Factor
A definition of the term form factor.
Human Factors
Definition of human factors.
Human-Machine Interface
A definition of the human-machine interface as used in ergonomics and human-factors.
Intravenous Venography
Definition of Intravenous Venography.
Machine-Machine Interface
A definition and explanation of the machine to machine interface.
Natural Wrist Position
A definition and photograph of the natural wrist position.
Neurological
An explanation of the term neurological.
Optimal
An explanation of the term optimal.
Overuse Syndrome
Definition of Overuse Syndrome.
Registration
A definition of registration as it relates to design, ergonomics and anthropometrics.
Repetitive Stress Injury
Definition of repetitive stress injury.
Synergy
Definition of synergy.
Tactile
A definition of tactile.
Work Site
An explanation of a work site.
Work Triangle
A definition of the kitchen work triangle.
Work Zone
An explanation of the work zone.

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