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

A

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

A

movement in a superior direction

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depression

A

movement in an inferior direction

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supination

A

lateral rotation of the forearm and hand

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pronation

A

medial rotation of the forearm and hand

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internal rotation

A

rotating inwardly toward the midline

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external rotation

A

rotating outwardly away from the midline

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circumduction

A

circular rotation

protraction

movement towards the front (anterior)

retraction

movement towards the back (posterior)

hinge joint

humerus and ulna joint (elbow)

saddle joint

thumb joint

gliding joint

carpals and tarsals

ellipsoidal joint

wrist

ball and socket

humerus and scapula (shoulder)

pivot joint

atlas and axis (helps to move the head)