Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Front
2
Q
Posterior
A
Back
3
Q
Flexion
A
Make shorter
4
Q
Extension
A
Make longer
5
Q
Axial extension
A
6
Q
Abduction
A
Moving limbs away from mid-line
7
Q
adduction
A
Moving limbs towards mid-line
8
Q
Internal rotation
A
Move inwards
9
Q
External rotation
A
Move outwards
10
Q
Protraction
A
Dome of shoulders
11
Q
Retraction
A
Pinch shoulder blades together
12
Q
Joint
A
Space between bones
13
Q
Muscles
A
Move bones into position
14
Q
Tendons
A
Attach muscles to bones
15
Q
Ligaments
A
Attaches bones to joints
16
Q
Fascia
A
Connective tissue that holds everything together
17
Q
Agonist
[Muscles]
A
Muscle contracts (shortens)
18
Q
Antagonist
A
Muscles lengthens
19
Q
What is reciprocal inhibition?
A
When mind cues agonist to shorten and antagonist to lengthen/relax
