Lesson 2C (Part 2) Flashcards
Flexion
Movement to minimize angle of a joint
Extension
Movement to extend a joint
Dorsiflexion
Move toes upwards
- flexed foot
Plantar flexion
Moves toes downward
- pointed toes
Pronation
Hand faces downwards
Supination
Hand faces upwards
Abduction
Movement of the body part away from the median plane
Adduction
Movement of the body part toward the median plane
Homeostasis
A stable internal environment
- narrow range of temp, water, acidity and salt concentration
Disease
When homeostasis is disrupt
Etiology
Study of the origin of disease
Diagnosis
Establishing the cause or nature of the disease
What is the symbol for diagnosis?
DX
Prognosis
Predicting the course of disease and probable outcome
Idiopathic
Any disease the cause is unknown