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31 Cards in this Set
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Medial |
Body parts that are nearer to the median plane. |
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Lateral |
Body parts that are further away from them medial plane. |
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Anterior |
The surface of the face and front of the trunk and limbs, the hands being held palms forward. |
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Posterior |
The surface of the body that is opposite the anterior. |
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Proximal |
Nearer the trunk |
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Distal |
Further from the trunk. |
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Superior and Inferior |
The directions towards the Calabria (upper part of the skull) and the sole of the foot, respectively. |
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Superficial and Deep |
Terms by which the lesser or greater distance of a part from the body surface is expressed. |
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Radial |
Of the thumb side |
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Ulnar |
Of the little finger side. |
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Tibial |
Of the hallux or great toe side. |
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Fibular or perineal |
Of the little toe side. |
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Palmar |
On the side of the palm. |
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Plantar |
On the side of the sole |
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Volar |
On the side of the palm or sole |
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Dorsal |
On the side opposite the palm or sole. |
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Tendons |
Prolongations at the ends of muscles which connects them to bones. |
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Tendinous intersections |
Fibrous parts crossing certain muscles in varying directions. |
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Aponeuroses |
Broad, flat, membrane-like tendons, generally continuations of broad flat muscles. |
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Fasciae |
Fibrous laminae of variable thickness and strength, found in all parts of the body, investing the whole muscular system. |
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Tendinous arches |
Fibrous bands connected with the fasciae of muscles. |
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Ligaments |
Fibrous or fibro-elastic bands. |
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Capsular ligaments |
Fibrous membranes enclosing the cavity of the joints. |
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Vertical Axes |
Back (Definition) |
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Transversal Axes |
Back (Definition) |
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Sagittal Axis |
Back (Definition) |
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Coronal plane |
Back (Definition) |
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Sagittal Plane |
Back (Definition) |
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Horizontal (Transversal) Plane |
Back (Definition) |
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Articular |
Relating to a joint or the joints. |
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Humerus |
Upper Arm |
