Planes, Movements, and Joints Flashcards
what does “cardinal” in cardinal planes mean
perfect hinge
what plane does a cross-section take place
transverse plane
where is the midaxillary line + how does it cut the body
where the clavicle ends
cuts the torso in half in the frontal plane
caudal
toward feet
rostral
closer to the nose
2 synonyms for anterior
ventral and volar
dorsum
top surface of hand/foot
ipsilateral
same side or extremity (L,L)
contralateral
different side or extremity (R,L)
in the forearm, what would medial or internal rotation more specifically be called
radial rotation
in the forearm, what would lateral or external rotation more specifically be called
ulnar rotation
scaption
20-30* out in front of shoulders in the frontal plane
opposition
thumb comes across hand with a bend
(think of holding up the #3 with your hand, the thumb and pinky come together to make an “O” for opposition)
what is the opposite of opposition
reposition
thumb flexion
thumb is straight and moves like you are making a #4 with your fingers
