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Terminology Flashcards

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Anatomical Position

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facing forward with feet apart palms facing forward

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Lateral

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Away from the midline

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Medial

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Closer to the midline

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Distal & Proximal

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describe positioning in relation to the head
Proximal : closer to the head
Distal : further away from head

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Posterior

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behind

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Extension & Flexion

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happen in a forward and backward movement
Extension : increase the angle of a joint
Flexion : decrease the angle of a joint

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7
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Hyperextension

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does not refer to twisting or turning

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