Chpt. 6 Med. Term. Directions, Locations, & Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Abduction
A
To move away from
2
Q
Adduction
A
To move toward
3
Q
Anterior
A
At the front of the body/surface
4
Q
Apex
A
The tip or top
5
Q
Base
A
The bottom or lower part
6
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the feet/tail
7
Q
Cephalic
A
Toward the head
8
Q
Circumduction
A
Movement in a circular motion
9
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface
10
Q
Distal
A
Away from the center of the body/point of origin
11
Q
Dorsal
A
At the back of the body/surface
12
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Bending a body part backward
13
Q
Epigastric
A
Immediately above the stomach
14
Q
Eversion
A
Turning outward
15
Q
Extension
A
Straightening a limb
