Exam 1 - Coordinate Systems Flashcards
system where coordinate surfaces meet at right angles to one another
Orthogonal coordinate system/Cartesian coordinate system
movement in a straight line
translational motion
takes place around an axis
rotational motion
combines rotational and translational movements,
most common motion produced by body
curvilinear motion / coupled movement
What is lateral glide?
R-L (+) or L-R (-) translation
The potential exists for each joint to exhibit 3 translational movements and 3 rotational movements, constituting _______ _______ _______ _______.
6 degrees of freedom
(freedom = motion)
guaranteed to be on test
movement from inferior to superior or positive Y translation = ?
distraction
movement from superior to inferior or negative Y translation = ?
compression
Term for two motions happening at once
coupled motion
Medicare listing system
vertebral body reference
Palmer/Gonstead listing system
Spinous process reference
National/Diversified
vertebral body reference
Orthogonal system
3 axis coordinate system, translation, and rotation
