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43 Cards in this Set
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Anatomical Position |
the standard reference point in which all positions, movements, and planes are described. (Standing erect, with palms and feet facing forward) |
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Sagittal Plane |
Divides body into right and left-midsagittal/median divides in equal halves |
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Frontal Plane |
Divides body into front and back (Cororial Plane) |
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Transverse Plane |
Divides body into upper and lower (Horizontal Plane) |
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Superior |
closer to the head or higher on the body when compared |
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Inferior |
closer to feet or lower on the body when compared |
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Anterior |
more towards the front of the body in comparison |
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Posterior |
more towards the back of the body in comparison |
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Medial |
more toward the sagittal plane when compared |
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Lateral |
farther from the sagittal plane when compared |
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Distal |
structure farthest from the point of attachment of limb |
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Proximal |
closer to the point of attachment of limb |
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Superficial |
closer to the surface of body |
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Deep |
closer to the core of body |
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Venteral |
toward front of body |
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Dorsal |
toward the back of body |
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Dorsal |
lying face down |
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supine |
laying face up |
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Unilateral |
pertaining to one side of the body |
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Bilateral |
pertaining to one side of the body |
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Flexion |
bending joint for a decrease of bones angles |
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Extension |
straightening joint for an increase in bones angles |
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Hyperextention |
excessive extension of parts beyond anatomical position |
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Adduction |
moving towards midline |
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Abduction |
moving away from midline |
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Pronation |
turning arm or foot down |
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Supination |
turning arm or foot up |
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Retraction |
moving backwards |
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Protraction |
moving forward |
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Elevation |
raising a part |
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Depression |
lowering a part |
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Rotation |
turn on a single axis |
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Circumduction |
triplanar, circular motion at the hip or shoulder |
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External Rotation |
rotation of hip or shoulder away form midline |
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Internal Rotation |
rotation toward midline |
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Lateral Flexion |
side bending left or right |
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Inversion |
turning sole of foot outward |
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Eversion |
turning sole of foot outward |
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Dorsiflexion |
bringing foot toward shin |
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Plantarflexion |
pointing foot downward |
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Radial Deviation |
move wrist toward radius(thumb side) |
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Ulnar Deviation |
move wrist toward ulna (elbow side) |
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Opposition |
move thumb across palm |
