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Kinetic chain length — In polymer chemistry the kinetic chain length of a polymer, ν , is the average number of monomers added to each polymerizing radical during polymerization. During this process, a polymer chain is formed when units called monomers are bonded… … Wikipedia
Closed kinetic chain exercises — or closed chain exercises (CKC) are physical exercises performed where the hand (for arm movement) or foot (for leg movement) is fixed and cannot move. The hand/foot remains in constant contact with the surface, usually the ground or the base of… … Wikipedia
Open kinetic chain exercises — (OKC) or open chain exercises are exercises that are performed where the hand or foot is free to move. These exercises are typically non weight bearing, with the movement occurring at the elbow or knee joint.[1] If there is any weight applied it… … Wikipedia
Kinetic isotope effect — The kinetic isotope effect (KIE) is the ratio of reaction rates of two different isotopically labeled molecules in a chemical reaction. It is also called isotope fractionation, although this term is somewhat broader in meaning. A KIE involving… … Wikipedia
Lariat chain — A Lariat chain is a chain that hangs off, and is spun by a wheel. It is often used as a science exhibit or a toy. Due to the non linear effects of transverse waves and the motion of the chain, odd patterns such as standing waves form. [… … Wikipedia
closed chain exercises — closed kinetic chain exercises exercises in which the kinetic chain of a limb is closed, i.e. the hand or foot cannot swing freely, such as when the foot is on the floor or some other surface … Medical dictionary
open chain exercises — open kinetic chain exercises exercises in which the kinetic chain of a limb is open or free to move, i.e. the hand or foot can swing freely and is not pressed against the floor, a bar, or any other surface … Medical dictionary
Posterior chain — The posterior chain is a group of muscles, tendons and ligaments on the posterior kinetic chain of the body. Examples of these muscles include the biceps femoris, gluteus maximus, erector spinae muscle group, trapezius, posterior deltoids, and so … Wikipedia
Proton–proton chain reaction — The proton–proton chain reaction dominates in stars the size of the Sun or smaller. The proton–proton chain reaction is one of several fusion reactions by which stars convert hydrogen to helium, the primary alternative being the CNO cycle. The… … Wikipedia
Real-time polymerase chain reaction — In molecular biology, real time polymerase chain reaction, also called quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) or kinetic polymerase chain reaction, is a laboratory technique based on the polymerase chain reaction, which is used… … Wikipedia
