Anatomical Terms Flashcards
1
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Abduction
A
Movement away from midline of body
2
Q
Adduction
A
Movement towards midline of body
3
Q
Anterior
A
In front (in relation to the anatomical plane)
4
Q
Caudal
A
Towards or related to the tail
5
Q
Circumduction
A
Tracing a circle in the air with a hand or foot
6
Q
Coronal
A
Midline suture on the top of the head and planes parallel to this
7
Q
Cranial
A
Towards or related to the head
8
Q
Distal
A
Furthest from the trunk or the point of reference
9
Q
Dorsal
A
The spinal surface of the body
10
Q
Eversion
A
Turning foot outwards
11
Q
Extension
A
Joint movement opposite to flexion
12
Q
Flexion
A
Joint movement approximating flexor surfaces
13
Q
Inversion
A
Turning foot inwards
14
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Lateral
A
Furthest from the midline or the point of reference
15
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Medial
A
Closest to the midline or the point of reference
