Appendicular Body Flashcards
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APPENDICULAR
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Referring to the appendages or limbs.
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DISTAL
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Away from the midline/trunk of the body/point of reference, or toward the end of a limb.
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DORSAL
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Pertaining to the back of the foot or hand (“top of the foot” or “back of the hand”.)
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PALMAR
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Pertaining tho the palm.
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PLANTAR
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Pertaining to the sole or the bottom of the foot.
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PROXIMAL
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Closer to the trunk of the body or the point of reference.
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VALGUS
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A bone or joint that is often angled outward, away from the body’s midline. (Hint: Think valGUM. The knees knock in and stick together).
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VARUS
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angled outward, away from the body’s midline. (bow-legged).
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PLANTAR
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Pertaining to the sole or the bottom of the foot.
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PROXIMAL
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Closer to the trunk of the body or the point of reference.
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