Body Directions/Postions Flashcards

1
Q

Adduction

A

Moving toward the body

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2
Q

Anterior

A

Front

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3
Q

Distal

A

Further from the point of origin

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4
Q

Dorsal

A

Back

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5
Q

Dorsal recumbant

A

Supine

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6
Q

Extension

A

To expand

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7
Q

Flexion

A

To bend

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8
Q

Fowlers

A

HOB 45 to 65 degrees

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9
Q

High fowlers

A

HOBO 60 to 90 degrees

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10
Q

Inferior

A

Below

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11
Q

Lateral

A

Away from the middle of the body

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12
Q

Medial

A

Toward the middle of the body

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13
Q

Orthopneic

A

The person sits leaning forward over the bedside tab,e to expand their lungs

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14
Q

Plantar

A

Bottom

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15
Q

Posterior

A

Back

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16
Q

Prone

A

Lying face down, stomach

17
Q

Proximal

A

Nearest to the center or point of origin

18
Q

Reverse trendelenburg

A

HOB raised, feet lowered

19
Q

Semi fowlers

A

HOB 30, feet 15

20
Q

Sims

A

Left lying right knee bent

21
Q

Superior

A

Higher

22
Q

Supine

A

Lying on the back

23
Q

Trendelenburg

A

HOB lowered, feet raised

24
Q

Abduction

A

Moving away from the body