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Glossary

A glossary of terms.
Ergo
A discussion of the term ergo.
Accuracy
Defining the term accuracy.
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.
Fatigue
Definition of fatigue.
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.
Muscle Fatigue
Definition of muscle fatigue.
Musculoskeletal System
Definition of the Musculoskeletal System
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.
Usability
Defining usability.
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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