Fundamentals Yoga Flashcards
Medial
Closer to the midline of the body
Lateral
Away from the midline
Proximal
Closer to the trunk or midline
Distal
Away from the trunk or midline
Superior
Above or toward the head
Inferior
Below or away from the head
Anterior
Toward the front of the body
Posterior
Toward the back of the body
Ventral
On the front of the body
Dorsal
On the back of the body
Superficial
Toward the skin
Deep
inside the body
ilium
Uppermost and largest part of the hip bone,
femur
Thigh bone
vertebral bone
thick oval segment of bone forming the front of the vertebra also called the centrum.
calcaneus
heel bone
virabhadrasana II
fierce warrior
long bones
provide leverage
flat bones
protection and a place for broad muscles to attach
short bones
weight bearing functions
uttanasana
standing forward bend
siddhasana
basic seated pose
