Anatomical Positions Flashcards by Emily James

Q

Median plane

A

2 equal halves

Left & right

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Sagittal plane

A

Left & right
Parallel to median
Parasagittal, midsagittal

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Q

Coronal/Frontal plane

A

Anterior & posterior half

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Q

Transverse plane

A

Horizontal

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Q

Superior vs inferior

A

Top vs bottom

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Anterior vs posterior

A

Front vs back

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Q

Medial vs lateral

A

Central vs edge

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Proximal vs distal

A

Close to trunk vs further

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Superficial vs deep

A

Close to vs far from surface

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Central vs peripheral

A

Close to vs far from the boundary

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Q

Dexter/ra

A

Right

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Siniter/ra

A

Left

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Q

Ipsilateral

A

Situated on the same side

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Contralateral

A

Situated on the opposite site

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Unilateral

A

Affecting one side

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Bilateral

A

Affecting both sides

Q

Flexion vs extension

A

Fold vs straighten a joint

Q

Abduction vs adduction

A

Away vs towards median plane

Q

Rotation

A

Is along the longitudinal axis

Q

Dorsiflexion

A

Pulls foot up

Q

Plantar flexion

A

Pulls foot down

Q

Radial deviation

A

Abduction at wrist

Q

Ulnar deviation

A

Adduction at wrist

Q

Pronation

A

Rotation of palm posteriorly

Q

Supination

A

Rotation of palm anteriorly

Q

Inversion

A

Rotation of foot inwards

Q

Eversion

A

Rotation of foot outwards