Human Movement Science Flashcards
Superior
Positioned above a point of reference
Inferior
Positioned below a point of reference
Proximal
Positioned nearest the center of the body, or the point of reference
Distal
Positioned farthest from the center of the body or point of reference
Anterior (or ventral)
On the front of the body
Posterior (or dorsal)
On the back of the body
Medial
Positioned near the middle of the body
Lateral
Positioned towards the outside of the body
Contralateral (con·tra·lat·er·al)
Positioned on the opposite side of the body
Ipsilateral (ip·si·lat·er·al)
Positioned on the same side of the body
Anatomical position
The position with the body erect with the arms at the sides and the palms forward. This position is of importance in anatomy bc it’s the position of reference for anatomical nomenclature.
Sagittal plane
An imaginary bisector that divides the body into left and right halves
Flexion
A bending movement in which the relative angle between two adjacent segments decreases
Biomechanics
The science concerned with the internal and external forces acting on the human body and the effects produced by these forces
