Articular System Flashcards by MIKE ROUSSOS (Student)

Q

Coronal Plane

A

divides anterior and posterior halves of the body

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sagittal plane

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divides right and left portions of the body

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transverse plane

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divides superior and inferior portions of the body

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anterior

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structures closer to the front

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posterior

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structures closer to the back

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superior

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structures closer to the top

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inferior

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structures closer to the bottom

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medial

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structures closer to the midline

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lateral

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structures further away from the midline

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proximal

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structures toward the upper segment of the limb

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distal

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structures towards the lower section of the limb

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flexion

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decreasing an angle between a joint

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extension

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increasing an angle between a joint

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plantarflexion

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pointing the foot downward

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dorsiflexion

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pointing the foot upward

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adduction

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moving towards the midline

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abduction

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moving away from the midline

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elevation

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movement in a superior direction

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depression

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movement in an inferior direction

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supination

A

lateral rotation of the forearm and hand

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pronation

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medial rotation of the forearm and hand

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internal rotation

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rotating inwardly toward the midline

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external rotation

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rotating outwardly away from the midline

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circumduction

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circular rotation

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protraction

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movement towards the front (anterior)

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retraction

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movement towards the back (posterior)

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hinge joint

A

humerus and ulna joint (elbow)

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saddle joint

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thumb joint

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gliding joint

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carpals and tarsals

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ellipsoidal joint

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wrist

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ball and socket

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humerus and scapula (shoulder)

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pivot joint

A

atlas and axis (helps to move the head)