Anatomical & Radiological Terminology Flashcards
Pronation
Rotation of radius around ulna so that palm faces downwards
Pronation
Rotation of radius around ulna so that palm faces downwards
Supination
Rotation of radius around ulna so that palm faces upwards
Sagittal Plane
Vertical plane that divides body into left and right halves
Midsagittal is in the center
Parasagittal divides body into to unequal planes
Coronal Plane
Divides body into anterior (ventral) and posterior (dorsal) regions
Horizontal Plane
Transverse plane, cross section of body from head to toe
Abduction
Movement away from axis or midline of body (lateral raise)
Adduction
Movement towards axis or midline of body
Medial Rotation
Rotation towards midline (thumb or big toe closer to midline)
Lateral Rotation
Rotation away from midline (thumb or big toe away from midline)
Extension
Unfolding in which there is an increase in angle between two bones
Extension
Unfolding in which there is an increase in angle between two bones
Supination
Rotation of radius around ulna so that palm faces upwards
Sagittal Plane
Vertical plane that divides body into left and right halves
Midsagittal is in the center
Parasagittal divides body into to unequal planes
Coronal Plane
Divides body into anterior (ventral) and posterior (dorsal) regions