Biomechanical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Nearest to point of reference
A
Proximal
2
Q
Farthest from point of reference
A
Distal
3
Q
Farther from midline
A
Lateral
4
Q
Extension at ankle
A
Plantar Flexion
5
Q
Flexion at ankle
A
Dorsiflexion
6
Q
Movement away from midline
A
Abduction
7
Q
Movement toward midline
A
Adduction
8
Q
Bottom of foot rotates medially
A
Inversion
9
Q
Bottom of foot rotates laterally
A
Eversion
10
Q
Lateral-rotational movement away from midline
A
Horizontal Abduction
11
Q
Medial-rotational movement toward midline
A
Horizontal Adduction
12
Q
Inward rotation of limbs
A
Internal Rotation
13
Q
Outward rotation of limbs
A
External Rotation
14
Q
Eversion, Dorsiflexion, and Abduction of Feet
A
Pronantion
15
Q
Inverson, Plantar Flexion, and Adduction of Feet
A
Supination