Anatomical terminology & Muscle action and joint movements

Question 1

posterior

Answer 1

behind reference point of the structure

Question 2

anterior

Answer 2

in front of the reference point of the structure

Question 3

superior

Answer 3

above the reference point

Question 4

inferior

Answer 4

below the reference point of the structure

Question 5

medial

Answer 5

towards the midline of the structure

Question 6

lateral

Answer 6

away from the midline of the structure

Question 7

proximal

Answer 7

closer to the attachment point of a limb

Question 8

distal

Answer 8

further away from the attachment point of a limb

Question 9

superficial

Answer 9

towards the surface of a structure

Question 10

deep

Answer 10

further away from the surface of a structure

Question 11

flexion

Answer 11

results in the joint angle decreasing

Question 12

extension

Answer 12

results in joint angle increasing

Question 13

abduction

Answer 13

movement away from the midline of the body

Question 14

adduction

Answer 14

movement towards the midline of the body

Question 15

rotation

Answer 15

a motion that occurs when a part turns on its axis

Question 16

circumduction

Answer 16

circular movment of a limb

Question 17

pronation

Answer 17

turning of the forearm and hand so the palm is facing down

Question 18

supination

Answer 18

turning of the forearm and hand so the palm is facing up

Question 19

dorsi flexion

Answer 19

movement decreases the angle between the foot and the leg.

Question 20

plantar flexion

Answer 20

movement which increases the angle between the foot and leg