Glossary
A glossary of terms.
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.
Atrophy
Definition of atrophy.
Bio-mechanics
Bio-mechanics Definition
Body Mechanics
Definition of Body Mechanics.
Carpal Tunnel
A definition and illustration of the anatomical feature called the Carpal Tunnel.
Cognition
Definition of cognition.
Cumulative Trauma Disorder
A definition of Cumulative Trauma Disorders.
Diabetic Neuropathy
A definition of Diabetic Neuropathy.
Duration
Duration Definition
Ergo
A discussion of the term ergo.
Ergonomics
A definition of ergonomics.
Extension
Explaining the extension of the body.
Fatigue
Definition of fatigue.
Flexion
Explaining the flexion of the body.
Form Factor
A definition of the term form factor.
HAVS
HAVS - Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
Human Error
definition of human error
Human Factors
Definition of human factors.
Hyper-extension
Explaining hyper-extension of a joint.
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 Atrophy
Definition of muscle atrophy.
Muscle Fatigue
Definition of muscle fatigue.
Musculoskeletal System
Definition of the Musculoskeletal System
Neutral Posture
An explanation of neutral posture.
Natural Wrist Position
A definition and photograph of the natural wrist position.
Neurological
An explanation of the term neurological.
Operator Error
Definition of Operator Error
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.
Tendinitis
The definition of tendinitis.
Usability
Defining usability.
Work Site
An explanation of a work site.
Work Site Analysis
Definition of Work Site Analysis
Work Triangle
A definition of the kitchen work triangle.
Work Zone
An explanation of the work zone.