Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midline
2
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
3
Q
Distal
A
Further from specific region
4
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to specific region
5
Q
Anterior
A
Front direction of the body
6
Q
Posterior
A
Back direction of the body
7
Q
Flexion
A
Joint angle gets smaller
8
Q
Extension
A
Joint angle gets bigger
9
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Toes up
10
Q
Plantar-flexion
A
Toes down
11
Q
Abduction
A
Moving segment away from midline
12
Q
Adduction
A
Moving towards midline
13
Q
External Rotation
A
Rotary movement away from midline
14
Q
Internal Rotation
A
Rotary movement toward middle
15
Q
Circumducution
A
Cone of movement with NO rotation
