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LEG SWING [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-01-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- leg swing 1, record 1, English, leg%20swing
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balancement avant-arrière de la jambe
1, record 1, French, balancement%20avant%2Darri%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20jambe
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-05-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- free leg swing
1, record 2, English, free%20leg%20swing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lead leg swing 2, record 2, English, lead%20leg%20swing
correct
- leg swing lead 2, record 2, English, leg%20swing%20%20lead
correct
- leg swing-up 2, record 2, English, leg%20swing%2Dup
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An angled approach(i. e. from the side) can be advantageous to all high-jumpers, regardless of style, because(i) it facilitates a greater range of free leg swing at take-off... 1, record 2, English, - free%20leg%20swing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The jumper should work on timing the lead leg swing-up with the takeoff. 2, record 2, English, - free%20leg%20swing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lancer de la jambe libre
1, record 2, French, lancer%20de%20la%20jambe%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- projection de la jambe libre 2, record 2, French, projection%20de%20la%20jambe%20libre
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le lancer de la jambe libre aura pour but de participer à l'élévation verticale du corps. La jambe libre joue un rôle très important et favorise grandement l'ascension du corps vers la barre si elle est active et non passive. (saut en hauteur). 3, record 2, French, - lancer%20de%20la%20jambe%20libre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'autre jambe (la jambe d'appel) prend contact avec le sol, et effectue sa poussée de franchissement (lancer de la jambe libre, bascule du bassin). (courses de haies). 4, record 2, French, - lancer%20de%20la%20jambe%20libre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Bones and Joints
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- genu valgum
1, record 3, English, genu%20valgum
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- knock-knee 2, record 3, English, knock%2Dknee
correct
- knock knee 3, record 3, English, knock%20knee
correct
- genu introrsum 4, record 3, English, genu%20introrsum
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Genu valgum is the Latin-derived term used to describe knock-knee deformity. While many otherwise healthy children have knock-knee deformity as a passing trait, some individuals retain or develop this deformity due to hereditary or genetic disorders or metabolic bone disease. The typical gait pattern is circumduction, requiring that the individual swing each leg outward while walking in order to take a step without striking the planted limb with the moving limb. Not only are the mechanics of gait compromised but also, with significant angular deformity, anterior and medial knee pain are common. 2, record 3, English, - genu%20valgum
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "genu valgum" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 3, English, - genu%20valgum
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Os et articulations
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- genu valgum
1, record 3, French, genu%20valgum
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- genou cagneux 2, record 3, French, genou%20cagneux
masculine noun
- genu introrsum 3, record 3, French, genu%20introrsum
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déformation du membre inférieur se caractérisant par une obliquité (inclinaison) de la jambe formant avec la cuisse un angle ouvert en dehors. 1, record 3, French, - genu%20valgum
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- genu valgo
1, record 3, Spanish, genu%20valgo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- pierna en X 1, record 3, Spanish, pierna%20en%20X
correct, feminine noun
- pierna de panadero 1, record 3, Spanish, pierna%20de%20panadero
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- swing phase
1, record 4, English, swing%20phase
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The element of a forward step in which the foot does not touch the floor and the opposite leg bears the body weight, comprising acceleration, swing through, and deceleration. 2, record 4, English, - swing%20phase
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- phase oscillante
1, record 4, French, phase%20oscillante
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- phase d'oscillation 2, record 4, French, phase%20d%27oscillation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le deuxième temps, phase oscillante, tandis que la hanche passe d'arrière en avant, la jambe légèrement fléchie, croise l'autre membre inférieur. Cette période correspond à l'appui unilatéral du côté opposé. 3, record 4, French, - phase%20oscillante
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fase oscilante
1, record 4, Spanish, fase%20oscilante
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- leg swing
1, record 5, English, leg%20swing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- leg undercut 2, record 5, English, leg%20undercut
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lancer de jambes
1, record 5, French, lancer%20de%20jambes
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- lancer de jambe 2, record 5, French, lancer%20de%20jambe
masculine noun
- équerre élevée 3, record 5, French, %C3%A9querre%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ángulo piernas elevadas
1, record 5, Spanish, %C3%A1ngulo%20piernas%20elevadas
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- handstand
1, record 6, English, handstand
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- inverted support 2, record 6, English, inverted%20support
correct
- hand stand 3, record 6, English, hand%20stand
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lift arms overhead while simultaneously lifting left leg. Step forward onto left foot... and bend left knee. Place hands on mat in front of shoulders. Swing right leg... backward and upward. Immediately follow with a strong push from foot of left leg. Eyes spot mat about ten inches in front of hands. As soon as body is almost inverted, switch legs and come to a stand on the right foot. 4, record 6, English, - handstand
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- appui renversé
1, record 6, French, appui%20renvers%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- appui tendu renversé 3, record 6, French, appui%20tendu%20renvers%C3%A9
masculine noun
- équilibre sur les mains 4, record 6, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20sur%20les%20mains
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au passage à l'appui tendu renversé, les jambes, le tronc et les bras sont alignés, le bassin est fixé en rétroversion. La tête doit être le plus possible dans l'alignement de la colonne vertébrale : droite, elle permet un meilleur alignement bras/tronc, légèrement relevée, elle permet une information visuelle plus précise pour la stabilisation. 2, record 6, French, - appui%20renvers%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] cet élément gymnique consiste, depuis la station debout, à venir à la station renversée sur les bras. [...] la gymnaste se penche en avant et pose ses mains au sol, pousse et tend la jambe avant en lançant la jambe arrière vers le haut. La jambe de poussée rejoint l'autre jambe et la gymnaste s'établit à l'appui renversé sur les mains. 5, record 6, French, - appui%20renvers%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- apoyo invertido
1, record 6, Spanish, apoyo%20invertido
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- equilibrio 2, record 6, Spanish, equilibrio
correct, masculine noun
- pino 2, record 6, Spanish, pino
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-08-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- relaxed leg swing 1, record 7, English, relaxed%20leg%20swing
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- balancement détendu d'une jambe
1, record 7, French, balancement%20d%C3%A9tendu%20d%27une%20jambe
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-05-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- lifts
1, record 8, English, lifts
plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lifts ... depending so much on timing, on a man’s strength when holding his partner aloft, and on the girls ability to fulfill mid-air requirements. 1, record 8, English, - lifts
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
..., lifts must be carried out with a continuous motion of ascent and descent. The man may not otherwise hold his partner overhead; he cannot swing her horizontally through the air and must not hold her by the leg or neck. 1, record 8, English, - lifts
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- portés
1, record 8, French, port%C3%A9s
masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les portés de la partenaire doivent s'effectuer avec une extension totale du bras porteur (ou des bras) selon un mouvement continu de rotation. 1, record 8, French, - port%C3%A9s
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 8, French, - port%C3%A9s
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Patinage artistique - couple. 2, record 8, French, - port%C3%A9s
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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