Kinesiology Flashcards
1
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Abduction
A
Draws away from midline
2
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Adduction
A
Draws toward the midline
3
Q
Ambulatory
A
Able to move about, not confined to a bed
4
Q
Anatomical position
A
To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forwards
5
Q
Anterior
A
Situated in front of or directed towards the front
6
Q
Articulation
A
Connection between bones; joint
7
Q
Axilla
A
Armpit
8
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the feet
9
Q
Cephalad
A
Towards the head
10
Q
Cervical
A
Pertaining to the neck or to the cervix of the uterus
11
Q
Deep
A
Farther from the surface
12
Q
Diffuse
A
Spread out over a wide area
13
Q
Distal
A
Farther from the limb root
14
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Backward flexion, as in bending backward either a hand or foot
15
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Everted
A
Turned outward