Anatomy's Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Proximal
A
Close to the trunk (shoulder is proximal to elbow)
2
Q
Distal
A
Away from the trunk (wrist is distal to elbow and shoulder)
3
Q
Medial
A
Closer to the midline
4
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
5
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side
6
Q
Contralateral
A
On the opposite side
7
Q
Palmar
A
Refer to your palm
8
Q
Plantar
A
Refer to your soles (feet)
9
Q
Circumduction
A
Draw a circle with most distal segment while proximal remains fixed. Combination of flex, abduction, extension and adduction
10
Q
Where does circumduction happen?
A
Shoulder and hips (ball socket joints)
11
Q
Inversion
A
The foot bends toward the midline
12
Q
Exversion
A
Foot bends outward the midline
13
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
The foot bend upward
14
Q
Plantarflexion
A
The foot bend downward
15
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Supination
A
Palm face upward
