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chain (Nexus), noun act of coming together, act of coupling, act of joining, act of uniting, affiliation, affinity, alliance, association, attachment, attraction, bond, bond of union, bridge, conjunction, connectedness, connecting link, connecting medium, connection, correlation, intermedium, interrelation, junction, kinship, liaison, ligament, ligature, link, linkage, privity, relatedness, relationship, relativity, tie, union

chain (Series), noun array, catena, catenation, concatenation, connected series, consecution, conntant flow, continuity, cordon, gradation, line, links, order, procession, progression, range, round, row, run, scale, series, set, succession, suit, suite, train, unbroken line, vinculum
Associated concepts: chain of causation, chain of circummtances, chain of custody, chain of title

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In the "Before You Begin" section of the introduction, the author states that the exercises progress from open chain to closed chain.

Precision Exercises: Exercises to Relieve Pain, Restore Posture, ... by Sofer, Roslyn / Physical Therapy

With open chain exercises, the hands (arm curl and triceps kickback) and/or feet (leg curl and leg extension) are not in contact with the ground.

15 basic training principles for all sports. (Training) by Coleman, A. Eugene / Coach and Athletic Director

On the other hand, O'Rourke and Smith College colleague Roxana Cocan proved last year that in the roominess of four- or higher-dimensional space, one can straighten out any open chain and uncrinkle any polygon.

Unlocking Puzzling Polygons by PETERSON, IVARS / Science News

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