Anatomical Terms

Question 1

anterior

Answer 1

the front of the body

Question 2

proximal

Answer 2

closer to the trunk, or joint reference

Question 3

distal

Answer 3

further from the trunk or joint of reference

Question 4

flexion

Answer 4

movement in the sagittal plane that takes the body forward

Question 5

ipsilateral

Answer 5

on the same side of the body

Question 6

medial rotation

Answer 6

movement in transverse plane moving inward

Question 7

supination

Answer 7

the palm faces forward (bowl of soup)

Question 8

example of a hinge joint

Answer 8

the elbow

Question 9

tendon

Answer 9

a strong fibrous cord that attaches a muscle to the connective tissue of the bone

Question 10

concentric muscle contraction

Answer 10

the tendency for muscle fibers tend to shorten or to draw closer together under an opposing force

Question 11

bonus question what is the motion of the femur while sitting in Tailor style?

Answer 11

ABduction, lateral rotation, flexion

Question 12

median plane

Answer 12

divides the body in right and left halves

Question 13

coronal plane

Answer 13

divides the body into front and back, or anterior and posterior parts

Question 14

transverse plane

Answer 14

divides the body into upper and lower parts, superior and inferior

Question 15

example of a ball and socket joint

Answer 15

Hip