Directional/Movement Terms and Patient Positions Flashcards by Johnathan Passaro

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Anterior (Ventral)

A

Front Side

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Posterior (Dorsal)

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Back side

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Superior

A

Above, closer to the head

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Inferior

A

Below, closer to the feet

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Proximal

A

Closer to the origin joint

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Distal

A

Farther from the origin joint

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Lateral

A

Away from the midline

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Medial

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Closer to the midline

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Flexion

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Bending of a joint

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Extension

A

Straightening of a Joint

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Abduction

A

Moving away from the midline

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Adduction

A

Moving toward the midline

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Supine

A

Lying face up

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Prone

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Lying face down

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Fowlers Position

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Semi-reclined

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Semi-Fowlers Position

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Reclined

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Recovery Position

A

Lying on side