intro to movement Flashcards
1
Q
where is anterior?
A
located at the front
2
Q
where is posterior?
A
located at the back
3
Q
where is medial?
A
closer to body’s midline
4
Q
where is lateral?
A
further from body’s midline
5
Q
where is deep?
A
on/ nearer the inside
6
Q
where is superficial?
A
on/ nearer the outside
7
Q
where is superior?
A
located at the top
8
Q
where is inferior?
A
located at the bottom
9
Q
where is proximal?
A
closer to the trunk
10
Q
where is distal?
A
further from the trunk
11
Q
what is unilateral?
A
one side
12
Q
what is bilateral?
A
two sides
13
Q
what is ipsilateral?
A
same side
14
Q
what is contralateral?
A
opposite side
15
Q
what is the anatomical position?
A
involves standing up right with legs together, toes pointed forwards, arms by the side with palms facing forwards
