Definitions Flashcards
2
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Dorsiflexion
A
movement of the foot and or toes superior. (towards the head)
3
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Plantarflexion
A
movement of the foot and or toes inferior. (towards the ground)
4
Q
Eversion
A
movement of the foot away from the midline (lateral)
5
Q
Inversion
A
movement of the foot away from the midline (medial)
6
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Abduction
A
movement of a limb away from the body
7
Q
Adduction
A
movement of a limb towards the body
8
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Superior
A
towards the head
9
Q
Inverior
A
towards the ground
10
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Medial
A
towards the midline
11
Q
Lateral
A
away from the midline
12
Q
Proximal
A
towards the body
13
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Intermediate
A
in-between two regions
14
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Distal
A
away from the body
15
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Valgus
A
when the distal segment of a body part moves away from the midline
16
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Varus
A
when the distal segment of a body part moes towards the midline
