Basic Anatomy Terminology Flashcards
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Human Gross Anatomy
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Refers to macroscopic anatomy. Study of structure and organization.
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Anatomical Position
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- Globally accepted
- Upright, looking forward, feet flat/parallel
- Arms to side with palms facing anteriorly (forearms supinated)
3
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Coronal Plane
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- “Frontal Plane”
- Divides into anterior/posterior parts
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Mid-Sagittal Plane
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- “Medial Plane”
- Equal left/right halves
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Sagittal Plane
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- Unequal left/right parts
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Transverse Plane
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- “Horizontal Plane”
- “Cross Section”
- “Axial Plane”
- Plane that is at right angles to both the sagittal and coronal planes
- Divides into superior and inferior portions
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Flexion
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Decreasing the angle at a joint (usually an anterior movement)
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Extension
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Increasing the angle at a joint (usually posterior movement)
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Dorsiflexion
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Refers to flexion at the ankle joint
10
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Plantarflexion
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Refers to extension of the ankle joint
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ABduction
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Away from midline
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ADduction
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toward midline
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Circumduction
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Circular movement involving sequential flexion, aBduction, extension and aDduction
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Rotation
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turning part of body around longitudinal axis
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Medial Rotation
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turning anterior surface of limb toward midline of body
