Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
4 results found in Human Physiology.
- Gait Cycle (Walking cycle)
- The repeating pattern of leg movement during walking, defined from one foot contact with the ground to the next contact of the same foot. The cycle is divided into two main phases: the stance phase (f…
- Muscle Contraction (Voluntary Muscle Activation)
- The deliberate tensing of a muscle group that generates an electrical signal (electromyographic or EMG signal) detectable by surface electrodes. In assistive technology, intentional muscle contraction…
- Pupil Diameter (Pupil Size, Aperture Size)
- The width of the opening in the iris through which light enters the eye, typically ranging from about 2mm in bright light to 8mm in darkness. Pupil diameter significantly affects visual quality becaus…
- Sensorimotor (Sensorimotor System, Sensorimotor Control)
- Relating to the integration of sensory input (proprioception, vision, touch) with motor output (muscle activation and coordinated movement). Sensorimotor processes let people plan, execute, and correc…