Movement - Terms And Definitions

Question 1

Superior

Answer 1

Towards the top of the Anatomical Position. Higher on the body.

Question 2

Inferior

Answer 2

Towards the bottom of the Anatomical Position. Lower on the body.

Question 3

Medial

Answer 3

Middle of the Anatomical Position.

Question 4

Lateral

Answer 4

The distance from the middle of the Anatomical Position.

Question 5

Anterior

Answer 5

The front side of the Anatomical Position.

Question 6

Posterior

Answer 6

The backside of the Anatomical Position.

Question 7

Proximal

Answer 7

The superior term used for the upper limbs. e.g, the shoulder.

Question 8

Distal

Answer 8

The inferior term used for the upper limbs. e.g, the hands.

Question 9

Deep

Answer 9

Away from the surface.

Question 10

Superficial

Answer 10

Closer towards the surface.

Question 11

Saggital Plane

Answer 11

Cut down the middle creating a symmetrical left side and right side.

Question 12

Coronal Plane

Answer 12

Cut down the middle creating an Anterior and Posterior side.

Question 13

Transverse Plane

Answer 13

A horizontal cut.

Question 14

Flexion

Answer 14

A decrease of the angle of limbs or the body. (Brought closer)

Question 15

Extention

Answer 15

An increase in the angle of limbs or the body. (Moved away)

Question 16

Dorsiflexion

Answer 16

Pointing the toes upwards towards the face.

Question 17

Plantarflexion

Answer 17

Pointing the toes downwards towards the ground.

Question 18

Abduction

Answer 18

The movement away from the mid-line.

Question 19

Adduction

Answer 19

The movement towards the mid-line.

Question 20

Circumduction

Answer 20

A combination of movements (including flexion, abduction, extension and adduction.)

Question 21

Rotation

Answer 21

Rotation along the long axis of a joint.

Question 22

Pronation

Answer 22

The palm facing down/opposite of Anatomical Position.

Question 23

Supination

Answer 23

The palm facing upwards/normal Anatomical Position.

Question 24

Inversion

Answer 24

The sloe of the foot faces the mid-line

Question 25

Eversion

Answer 25

The sole of the foot turns away from the mid-line.

Question 26

Anatomical Position

Answer 26

The position of the body standing with the feet together and arms at the sides and the palms forward.