Medical Terminology Flashcards
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Anatomical Position
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The position of the body to which health professionals refer when noting body planes, position, or direction: the person is assumed to be standing upright, toward, palms facing forward.
2
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Frontal Plane
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Vertical division of the body into front and back portions.
3
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Sagittal Plane
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Divides body into left & right half.
4
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Transverse Plane
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Divides body into upper & lower half.
5
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Valgus
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Distal Aspect of limb forced away from mid-line.
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Varus
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Distal aspect of limb forced toward mid-line.
7
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Acute
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24-72 hours- sudden onset (Inflammation)
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Chronic
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Of long duration or happening over time
