Lesson 1 Flashcards
Articulate
Where two surfaces come into contact with each other
Palpate
Examined by touch
Flexion
Bending - reduces the angle at a joint
Extension
Straightening - increase the angle at a joint
Abduction
Movement away from the midline
Adduction
Movement toward the midline
Opposition
Moving the pinky and thumb toward each other
Reposition
Returning to neutral position
Supinate
Rotation of the forearm away from the midline (palms up)
Pronate
Rotation of the forearm toward the midline (palms down)
Circumduction
Moving through all of its axis – not a pure movement
Superficial
Nearer to the surface
Deep
Farther from the surface
Medial
Nearer to the median plane (midline of the body)
Proximal
Nearer to trunk or point of origin
Distal
Farther from trunk or point of origin
Lateral
Farther from median plane
Posterior
Nearer to the back
Anterior
Nearer to the front
Inferior
Situated below