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11 Cards in this Set
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Describe the Anatomical Position
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Stand Upright, Head and gaze directed forwards, Palms facing forwards, Lower limbs close together with feet parallel |
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What does Superior/Cephalic mean?
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Structures that are closer to the top of the Cranium/Skull |
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What does Inferior/Caudal mean?
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Structures that are nearer to the sole of the feet.
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What are the different Anatomical Planes?
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Median Sagittal Plane, Coronal/Frontal Plane, Axial/Transverse Plane, Para-sagittal Plane
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Vertical plane passing longitudinally through centre of the body. Vertical plane passing through the body at right angles to m, right angles to m and f.
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What is the difference between Anterior and Posterior?
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Anterior/Ventral: Structures towards the front of the body. Posterior/Dorsal: Structures towards the back of the body. |
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What is the difference between Medial and Lateral?
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Structures towards the sagittal plane are medial. Those that are further away are lateral.
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What is the difference between Proximal and Distal?
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Proximal means close to the attachment of a limb, Distal is further away from a limb attachment.
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What is the difference between Flexion and Extension? |
Flexion: Moving a joint so the angle between bone decreases. (Usually in anterior direction) Extension: Straightening a joint so the angle between bones increases. |
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What is the difference between Abduction and Adduction? (Occur only in frontal plane) What is the exception? |
Abduction: moving the body from the median plane Adduction: moving body towards the median plane. (Exception: digits; use middle finger and 2nd toe instead of median plane) |
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What is the difference between Pronation and Supination?
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Pronation: rotating forearm so palms face downwards. Supination: rotating forearm so palms face upwards. |
They both involve rotational movements in the forearm and hand. Sup=up
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What is the difference between Ipsilateral and Contralateral?
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Ipsilateral: When structures are on the same side.Contralateral: When structures are on the opposite side.
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