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12 Cards in this Set
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Superior
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definition : Closer to the head than another part
Example: The shoulder joint is superior to the elbow joint |
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Inferior
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definition: closer to the feet than another part
example: The knee joint is inferior to the hip point |
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Anterior
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definition: Towards the front of the body
example: The pectorals are anterior to the latissimus dorsi |
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Posterior
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definition: Towards the back of the body
example: The hamstrings are posterior to the quadriceps |
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Medial
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definition: Towards the imaginary midline of the body
example:The noise is medal to the ears |
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Lateral
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definition: Away from the imaginary midline of the body
example: The ears are lateral to the eyes |
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Proximal
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definition: A body part closer to its attachment point
example: The elbow is proximal to the wrirst because its closer to the shoulder joint- the attachment point |
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Distal
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definition: A body part further away from the point of attachment than another
example: The wrist is distal to the forearm flexors |
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Left
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definition: Towards the left side of your body
example: Your right is looking at the anterior view |
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Right
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definition:Towards the right side of the body
example: Your left is looking at the anterior view |
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Palmar
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definition: The palm side of the hand
example:When the radius and the ulna of the forearm are crossed, the palmar part of the hand faces downwards |
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Planter
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definition: The sole side of the hand
example: When the heel strikes the ground and yo push off your toes as you walk or run, you are using plantar side of your feet |
