Skeletal System Flashcards
What does anterior mean ?
In front of the body.
What does posterior mean ?
The back of the body.
What does superior mean ?
Above or toward the head.
What does inferior mean ?
Below or away from the head.
What does medial mean ?
Towards the midline of the body.
What does lateral mean ?
Away from the midline of the body.
What does proximal mean ?
Closer to the point of reference.
What does distal mean ?
Further from point of reference.
What does superficial mean ?
Closer or on body surface.
What does deep mean ?
Beneath the skin.
What does flexion mean ?
Angle of a joint decreases.
What does extension mean ?
Angle of a joint increases or return from flexion.
What does hyperextension mean ?
Extension beyond normal anatomical position.
What does abduction mean ?
Moving a body part away from midline of the body.
What does Adduction mean ?
Moving a body part towards the midline of the body.
