Anatomy and skeleton Flashcards
Define the Anatomical position
The anatomical position is the standard reference position used from which all other movements occur.
It is assumed to be standing, both feet together, arms by side, and the head and eyes and palms of the hands facing forwards.
What does posterior and anterior mean in anatomical terminology.
Posterior means back, anterior means front (back or front section of a certain part of your body)
What does superior and inferior mean in anatomical terminology.
superior means upper, inferior means lower
What does proximal and distal mean in anatomical terminology.
Proximal means closer to the torso of your body, distal means further away
What are the 2 types of joint movements
Flexion (angle of the joint that is moving is decreasing)
Extension (angle of the joint that is moving is increasing)
What is rotation
A body part that turns on its axis
What is circumduction
Circular movement of limb
Compare supination with pronation
Supination:
In the forearm, refers to the turning of the forearm and hand so that the palm is facing up.
In the foot refers to the outward roll
of the foot during normal motion.
While Pronation:
In the forearm, refers to the turning of the forearm and hand so that the palm is facing down. In the foot refers to the inward roll of
the foot during normal motion
What is dorsi and plantar flexion?
DORSI FLEXION
Movement which decreases the angle between the foot and the leg (toes going up)
PLANTAR FLEXION
Movement which increases the angle between the foot and the leg (heel lifted up)
What are the functions of the skeleton
It /is:
Responsible for storing essential minerals
Protects vital organs
Provide attachments for muscles
Produces red blood cells
Gives the body its shape
What is the axial and appendicular skeleton
Axial is the skeleton that povides basic structure e.g skull gives our head its shape
Appendicular skeleton is the section where it’s main function is to porvide support for mobility e.g Arms legs shoulder pelvis
What are the skeletal parts we have to know?
Go to powerpoint and get the labelled image of the skeleton
