D4 - Movement 101 Flashcards
What does the term anterior refer to?
The term anterior refers to a structure that lies in front of another structure.
Provide an example of an anterior structure.
An example of an anterior structure is the toes
How is posterior defined?
The term posterior refers to a structure located behind another structure.
Give an example of a posterior structure.
An example of a posterior structure is the erector spinae
What does proximal mean in anatomical terms?
In anatomical terms
Illustrate proximal with an example.
An example of a proximal structure is the knee
Define distal in anatomical language.
In anatomical language
Provide an example of a distal structure.
An example of a distal structure is the hand
What does superior mean in anatomical terms?
In anatomical terms
Give an example of a superior structure.
An example of a superior structure is the head
How is inferior defined in anatomy?
In anatomy
Provide an example of an inferior structure.
An example of an inferior structure is the chin
What does medial mean in anatomical terms?
In anatomical terms
Give an example of a medial structure.
The sternum is an example of a medial structure
Define lateral in anatomical language.
In anatomical language
Provide an example of a lateral structure.
An example of a lateral structure is the shoulders
Name the three cardinal planes in anatomy.
The three cardinal planes in anatomy are sagittal
What does the sagittal plane do?
The sagittal plane divides the body into right-hand and left-hand sides as it passes from front to back.
What is the function of the frontal plane?
The frontal plane divides the body into front and back halves as it passes from side to side.
What does the transverse plane do?
The transverse plane divides the body into top and bottom at the waist as it passes perpendicular to the long axis of the body.
Define flexion in anatomical terms.
In anatomical terms
Provide an example of flexion.
An example of flexion is when the hamstrings flex the knee joint from 180 at full extension to around 60 at full flexion.
What is extension in anatomical language?
In anatomical language
How is extension exemplified?
Extension is exemplified by the hip angle opening as you rise from sitting to standing.
What is the movement of abduction?
Abduction is a movement that takes or pushes a body part away from the mid-line of the body.
Illustrate abduction with an example.
An example of abduction is when a body part is pushed away from the mid-line
What is adduction in anatomical terms?
In anatomical terms
Give an example of adduction.
An example of adduction is a movement where a body part is brought towards the mid-line of the body.
What is rotation in anatomy?
In anatomy
Describe circumduction in anatomical language.
Circumduction is a movement where the joint acts as a pivot point
