Basic Concepts

Question 1

What are the 3 planes ?

Answer 1

Sagittal - vertical line through the body dividing it into left and right
Coronal - vertical line which divides the body into an anterior section and a
posterior section
Transverse - divides the body into a superior section and an inferior section

Question 2

What are the 4 types of sides ?

Answer 2

Unilateral - on 1 side
Bilateral - on both sides
Ipsilateral - same side
Contralateral - opposite side

Question 3

What is the difference between abduction and adduction ?

Answer 3

Abduction - moving away from the midline
Adduction - moving towards the midline

Question 4

What is the anatomical position ?

Answer 4

Stand upright, facing forward
Palms face forward
Upper limbs extended, but resting at side
Toes pointing forward

Question 5

What are the 2 sides of the feet?

Answer 5

Dorsal surface - on top
Plantar surface - bottom

Question 6

What is the difference between medial rotation and lateral rotation?

Answer 6

Medial rotation – rotation towards the midline
Lateral rotation – rotation away from the midline

Question 7

Describe the difference between pronation and supination ?

Answer 7

Supination - palms face upwards
Pronation - palms face downwards

Question 8

What plane does abduction and adduction occur in the thumb?

Answer 8

Saggital plane

Question 9

What does is the difference between superficial and deep?

Answer 9

Superficial - close to body surface
Deep - far away from body surface