Musculoskeletal system Flashcards
Learn anatomical terms
What is the anatomical position?
Upright, face forward, feet forward, palms facing forward.
Where is the Superior position?
Closer to the head e.g nose is superiror to the mouth.
Where is the inferior position?
Furthest from the head e.g feet are inferior to the nose.
Where is the medial position?
Close to the midline of the body. e.g sternum
Where is the lateral position?
Furthest from the midline e.g shoulder.
Where is the proximal position?
Closer to the torso/trunk
Where is the distal position?
Further from the torso/trunk
What is the anterior part of the body?
Front view of the body.
What is the posterior part of the body?
Rear view of the body.
What is a ‘plane’?
invisible line that divides body into portions. Can move anywhere from left to right.
Coronal…
cuts body into anterior and posterior portions ( coronal suchar on top of skull indicates this)
Sagittal…
cuts body into left and right portions (sagittal suchar divides skull into left and right positions).
Transverse…
cuts body into superior and inferior positions.
Flexion is…
when angle between muscles has decreased. Fleshy part of limbs brought closer together.
Extension…
when angle between muscles has increased.
