Massage Terminology the Client Should Understand
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| | occipital | Of or pertaining to the occiput, or back part of the head, or to the occipital bone. Occipital bone (Anat.), the bone which forms the posterior segment of the skull and surrounds the great foramen by which the spinal cord leaves the cranium. In the higher vertebrates it is usually composed of four bones, which become consolidated in the adult. -- Occipital point (Anat.), the point of the occiput in the mesial plane farthest from the ophryon. |
| | organic | Food produced with the exclusive use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin and without the use of chemicals in any fashion, including growth hormones, pesticides, fertilizers. |
| | organic (food) | A term which describes food that is grown without pesticides or other chemicals. |
| | origin | Attachment point of a muscle at the fixed point during movement. |
| | osteoporosis | From "porous bones," progressive disease in which bones become weaker. It most commonly affects post-menopausal women. Weight-baring exercises are helpful in maintaining bone health, as is sufficient intake of calcium. |
| | oxygen facial | Treatment that involves oxygen and other nutrients being applied or sprayed onto the face. Said to reduce the signs of aging. |
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