6.1: Medical Terminology 🚑 Flashcards
To learn these terminologies like it's second nature.
Cartilage
Connective tissue that allows smooth movement of joints.
Tendons
Connect muscle to bone.
Ligaments
Connect bone to the bone.
Abdominal Quadrants
The four abdominal quadrants are based on the intersection of the midline and the traverse line.
Recovery Position (Lateral Decubitus)
Lying on the left or right side.
Fowler Position
Seated at a 30°- 45° angle, head elevated.
Prone Position
Lying on your stomach, face down.
Supine Position
Lying on your back, face up.
Extension (plus example)
Straightening the joint, or increasing the angle of a joint.
Ex: Bend your arm so there is a 90° angle between your forearm and upper arm. Extend the arm so both portions of the arm form a straight line.
Flexion (plus example)
Bending the joint, or decreasing the angle of a joint.
Ex: Stand in anatomical position. Leave your upper leg in position, bend at the knee, and lift the lower leg behind you.
Adduction (plus example)
A movement towards the mid-line.
Ex: With your arms straight out at your sides, move them down to the anatomical position.
Abduction (plus example)
A movement away from the mid-line.
Ex: Start in anatomical position; lift your arms straight up at your sides (not in front of you).
Lateral (plus example)
Farther from the mid-line.
Ex: The outside of the knee.
Medial (plus example)
Closer to the mid-line.
Ex: The inside of the knee.
Distal
Farther from the point of attachment.
