Intro to the Body - Anatomical Positions Flashcards

Emily

1
Q

Median plane

A

2 equal halves

Left & right

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2
Q

Sagittal plane

A

Left & right
Parallel to median
Parasagittal, midsagittal

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3
Q

Coronal/Frontal plane

A

Anterior & posterior half

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4
Q

Transverse plane

A

Horizontal

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5
Q

Superior vs inferior

A

Top vs bottom

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6
Q

Anterior vs posterior

A

Front vs back

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7
Q

Medial vs lateral

A

Central vs edge

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8
Q

Proximal vs distal

A

Close to trunk vs further

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9
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Superficial vs deep

A

Close to vs far from surface

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10
Q

Central vs peripheral

A

Close to vs far from the boundary

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11
Q

Dexter/ra

A

Right

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12
Q

Siniter/ra

A

Left

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13
Q

Ipsilateral

A

Situated on the same side

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14
Q

Contralateral

A

Situated on the opposite site

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15
Q

Unilateral

A

Affecting one side

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16
Q

Bilateral

A

Affecting both sides

17
Q

Flexion vs extension

A

Fold vs straighten a joint

18
Q

Abduction vs adduction

A

Away vs towards median plane

19
Q

Rotation

A

Is along the longitudinal axis

20
Q

Dorsiflexion

A

Pulls foot up

21
Q

Plantar flexion

A

Pulls foot down

22
Q

Radial deviation

A

Abduction at wrist

23
Q

Ulnar deviation

A

Adduction at wrist

24
Q

Pronation

A

Rotation of palm posteriorly

25
Q

Supination

A

Rotation of palm anteriorly

26
Q

Inversion

A

Rotation of foot inwards

27
Q

Eversion

A

Rotation of foot outwards