PATHFIT Flashcards
Defined as the act or instance the moving bodily structure in one or more joints
Anatomical Movements
Lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up
Supine position
body position in which the person lies flat with the chest down and the backup
Prone position
pronation and supination are considered as two special types of …..
Rotation
palm towards the Sun
Supinate
palm towards the plant
Pronate
Refers to decreasing a joint angle
Flexion
increasing the joint angle
Extension
refers to lowering
Depression
refers to lifting
Elevation
is moving a body part away from its anatomical position
Abduction
is returning it to its normal resting position
Adduction
Refers to protruding or sticking out
Protraction
Refers to bringing together
Retraction
are exaggerated movements beyond the normal limit permitted by a joint.
HYPERFLEXION & HYPEREXTENSION
It is a fibrous tissue attached to the bone that permits body movement. Muscles assist with balance, movement, and strength.
Muscle
Type of muscle that runs from shoulder to the elbow. It is attached in the shoulder blade ( scapula )
Biceps Brachii
Triangular muscles of shoulders.
Deltoids
In the deltoid, what it the strongest point?
Central section
These are large muscles, fan-shaped muscles. It covers much of the front upper chest
Pectoralis Major
Located in the lower leg, it runs from the lower leg bones and to the heels.
Soleus
It also helps circulation by pumping blood back up towards the head.
Soleus
It is large and thick muscles on the dorsal part of the upper arm. Appears to be shaped of a horseshoe.
Triceps Branchii