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Athletic

1. Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports.

2. Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts. Athletic soundness. . Athletically.

Origin: L. Athleticus, gr. See athlete.


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Re: Future Human Evolution

... would not do what is needed to give their kids the best start in life? If that involves a little genetic manipulation to make them smart, healthy, athletic and good looking, then parents will do it. Over many generations, guess what humanity will be like? Dumb aint it!

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by skeptic
Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:50 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Future Human Evolution
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Re: Future Human Evolution

MyMystery In a future in which a large number of children are genetically preprogrammed to be beautiful, intelligent, healthy and athletic, you fear social discrimination compared to 'ordinary' kids? In what way does this differ from the present, in which the children of wealthy parents ...

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by skeptic
Tue May 05, 2009 9:31 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Future Human Evolution
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Future Human Evolution

But what about people that cannot afford to have their children as athletic, tall, intelligent or healthy? Do you see why this could result in a widening between social classes as unenhanced humans are discriminated against, can't make as much money and as ...

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by MrMistery
Sun May 03, 2009 3:20 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Future Human Evolution
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Re: Future Human Evolution

... considered somehow immoral. Today, lots of children are conceived this way. In time, we will see parents 'designing' children to be taller, more athletic, more intelligent, better looking, healthier etc. I see this as a substantial step forwards. Many people who look at only 'natural' evolution ...

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by skeptic
Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:00 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Future Human Evolution
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testing for the presence of Pyramidalis muscle

I'm in a dilemma. I'm an athletic therapy student in my second year. While in my clinical placement, my supervising therapist and a few others were on the discussion of certain muscles that only some people possess. Such as palmaris longus ...

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by spozzy
Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:51 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: testing for the presence of Pyramidalis muscle
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