P.E. - Chapter 1 Revision Flashcards
Superior
Closer to the head than another part.
Inferior
Closer to the feet than another part.
Anterior
Towards the front of the body.
Posterior
Towards the back of the body.
Medial
Towards the midline.
Lateral
Away from the midline.
Proximal
A body part closer to its attachment point.
Distal
A body part further away from the point of attachment than another.
Superficial
A body part closer to the surface of the body than another.
Deep
A body part that is internal or further from the surface of the body than another.
Palmar
The palm side of the hand.
Plantar
The sole side of the foot.
How many bones are in the cervical vertebrae?
Seven (neck)
How many bones are there in the thoracic vertebrae?
Twelve (chest)
How many bones are in the lumber vertebrae?
Five (lower back)
How many bones are in the sacrum?
5 (fused)
How many bones are in the coccyx?
Four (fused)
Fixed or Fibrous Joint
No movement. Eg-Cranium.
Cartilaginous
Slight movement. Eg-Lumber Vertebrae.
Synovial Joint
Free Movement. Eg-Knee Joint.
Pivot Joint
Back and forth rotational movement only. Eg-Neck.
Gliding Joint
Flat bones glide side by side, back and forth movement. Eg-Carpals and Tarsals.
Ball and Socket Joint
Rounded bone, in a cup-shaped cavity. Eg-Shoulder.
Hinge Joint
Back and forth movement. Eg-Elbow.
Saddle Joint
Concave and convex bone surface align. Eg-Thumb Joint.
Condyloid
Back and forth movement and allows slight rotation.