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15 Cards in this Set
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What is the anatomical position?
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The standard reference position of the human body, when learning anatomy.
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Define anatomical position.
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1. Body in standing position, facing forward;
2. The legs and feet are together; 3. Arms hang loosely at sides with palms facing forward. |
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How are human movements described?
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In three dimensions based on a series of planes and axis.
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Name the anatomical planes.
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Sagittal Plane
Coronal (frontal) Plane Transverse Plane |
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What is the median?
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The midline of the body.
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Describe the median sagittal plane.
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When the body is divided in sagittal plane directly through the median.
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Define the sagittal plane.
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Right and left halves.
Passes through body from front to back. |
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Define the Coronal (Frontal) Plane
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Front and back halves;
Passes through body from top to bottom. |
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Define Transverse Plane
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Top and bottom halves;
Passes through body at right angles. |
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What is an axis?
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A straight line around which an object rotates.
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Where does movement in the joint occur?
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Movement at the joint takes place in a plane about an axis.
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Name the three axes of rotation.
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1. Frontal Axis
2. Vertical Axis 3. Sagittal Axis |
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Define the frontal axis.
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Passes horizontally from left to right and is formed by the intersection of the frontal and transverse planes.
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Define the vertical axis.
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Passes vertically from inferior to superior and is formed by the intersection of the sagittal and frontal planes.
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Define the sagittal axis.
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Passes horizontally from posterior to anterior.
Formed by the intersection of the sagittal and transverse planes. |
