lec 1 - anatomy review Flashcards
what is anatomical position
palms forward, thumbs out, arms by side
position of reference
where is the median plane
midline of the body (separates left from right)
where is the sagittal plane
median plane anywhere but the midline
what movement occurs in the sagittal plane
flexion / extension
where is the frontal plane
separates front and back
what movement occurs in the frontal plane
abduction / adduction
where is the transverse plane
separates top from bottom
what movement occurs in the transverse plane
rotation
what does valgus knee position refer to and what ligament prevents it
knees turned in
prevented by MCL
what does varus knee position refer to and what ligament prevents it
knees turned out
prevented by LCL
what are the possible movements of the hip
all (flex/ext, add/abd, int/ext rotation, and circumduction)
what is hyperlordosis
excessive curvature of the spine in the lumbar region
what is kyphosis
dorsally excessive thoracic curvature of the spine (hunchback)
what is inversion and what ligament(s) prevent it
sole of the foot towards the midline
prevented by ATFL, PTFL, and CFL
what is eversion and what ligament(s) prevent it
sole of foot away from the midline
prevented by deltoid ligament
