Anatomical Reference Position Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 14 anatomical reference positions?
A
Supination
Pronation
Plantar Flexion
Dorsi Flexion
Extension
Hyperextension
Rotation
Circumduction
Abduction
Adduction
Elevation
Depression
Opposition
Reposition
2
Q
Body facing upward or palm facing up
A
Supination
3
Q
Body facing downward or palm facing down
A
Pronation
4
Q
Pointing down
A
Plantar Flexion
5
Q
Pointing up
A
Dorsi Flexion
6
Q
Opposite of flexion
A
Extension
7
Q
Next movement after extension
A
Hyperextension
8
Q
Act of turning part of the body
A
Rotation
9
Q
Cone movement
A
Circumduction
10
Q
Act of moving away the midline
A
Abduction
11
Q
Moving back to anatomical position
A
Adduction
12
Q
Moving up
A
Elevation
13
Q
Moving down
A
Depression
14
Q
Thumb and little finger move together
A
Opposition
15
Q
Thumb and little finger going back to its anatomical position
A
Reposition
