MORE ANATOMICAL TERMS Flashcards
closer to the origin, nearer to point of attachment
PROXIMAL
Farther from point of attachment
DISTAL
movement away from midline
ABDUCTION
movement towards midline
ADDUCTION
palm facing up
SUPINATION
palm facing down
PRONATION
movement that decreases angle between body parts
FLEXION
movement that increases angle between body parts
EXTENSION
movement in superior direction
ELEVATION
movement in inferior direction
DEPRESSION
conical movement of a limb extending from joint
CIRCUMDUCTION
movement made in longitudinal axis and transverse plane
ROTATION
loss of fitness due to inactivity
PRINCIPLE OF REVERSIBILITY
DEFINE AEROBIC EXERCISE
purpose is to increase the amnt. of oxygen delivered in muscles. Any activity that raises your heart rate.
increase the force of muscle contractions the body can generate while increasing one’s strength and output
ANAEROBIC EXERCISE