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Yr 11 PE > 3. Anatomical Terms > Flashcards

3. Anatomical Terms Flashcards

1
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Medial Direction

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Towards the midline

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Lateral Direction

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Away from the midline

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Anterior

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Towards the Front

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Posterior

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Towards the rear

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5
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Superficial Position

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Closer to the body surface. Eg skin

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Deep Position

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Further from the bodys surface. For example Liver is deep to the skin

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Proximal position

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Closer to the point where the limb attaches to the body Eg femur is proximal to the fibula

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Distal position

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Further from the point of attachment. Eg phalanges are distal to the carpals

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Superior

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Towards the head

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Inferior

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Towards the feet

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11
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Supine position

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Laying on back

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Prone position

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Laying on stomach

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13
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Flexion

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Decrease in joint angle.

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14
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Extension

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Increase in joint angle

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Adduction

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Body part moving towards the midline of the body

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Abduction

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Body part moving away from the midline of the body

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Rotation

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Body part is moved outwards (lateral rotation) or inwards (medial rotation) about its long axis

18
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Circumduction

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Body part moved in a cone shape

19
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Supination

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Rotation of the forearm causing the palm to face upwards

20
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Pronation

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Rotation of the forearm causing the palm to face downwards

21
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Eversion

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Rotating the sole of the foot outward

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Inversion

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Rotation of the sole of the foot inwards

23
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Plantar Flexion

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Pointing toes towards the ground

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Dorsi flexion

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Pointing toes upwards

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