Anatomical Terminology

Question 1

Flexion + Extension

Answer 1

Flexion = joint angle decreasing
Extension = joint angle increasing

Question 2

Abduction + Adduction

Answer 2

Abduction = movement away midline
Adduction = movement toward midline

Question 3

Rotation

Answer 3

motion when a part turns on a axis
e.g looking L to R

Question 4

Circumduction

Answer 4

circular movement of a limb
e.g circular motion of your arm

Question 5

Pronation + Supination

Answer 5

Pronation = palm facing down
Supination = palm facing up

Question 6

Dorsi Flexion + Plantar Flexion

Answer 6

Dorsi = toes stretch up
Plantar = heels stretch up

Question 7

Posterior + Anterior

Answer 7

Posterior = behind
Anterior = front

Question 8

Inferior + Superior

Answer 8

Inferior = below
Superior = above

Question 9

Lateral +Medial

Answer 9

Lateral = away midline
Medial = towards midline

Question 10

Distal + Proximal

Answer 10

Distal = away from attachment point
Proximal = closer to attachment point

Question 11

Anatomical Position

Answer 11

standard reference position
feet together arms by side all facing forward