Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
True or false? Anatomical position is referred to as a person standing erect with palms facing forward and feet apart.
A
True
2
Q
What the term “lateral” means?
A
Away from the midline
3
Q
What doe the term “medial” means?
A
Closer/towards the midline of the body
4
Q
Distal and proximal are used to describe positioning regarding which part of the body?
A
The head.
5
Q
The term “proximal” means ….
A
Closer to the head
6
Q
What does the term “posterior” refers to?
A
Behind
7
Q
What type of movements happens in a forward and backward movement?
A
Flexion and Extension.
8
Q
What type of movement increase the angle of a joint?
A
Extension
9
Q
What does “hyperextension” means?
A
Increase of the angle of the joint BEYOND its anatomical position.
10
Q
What does “flexion” means?
A
Decrease the angle of a joint.
