anatomical terminology Flashcards
1
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unilateral
A
uni = single lateral = side
an action taking place on a single side of the body
2
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bilateral
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action taking place on two or both sides of body
3
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contralateral
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action taking place on the opposite side.
eg during single leg stand, contralateral hamstring muscles contract to bend knee and lift food off ground
4
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ipsilateral
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an action taking place on single side of body
eg during side plank, the ipsilateral gluteal muscles work with obliques to prevent spine flexing laterally
