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HUBS 191 Terminology > Terminology > Flashcards

Terminology Flashcards

1
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Superior

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Above another part on the trunk of the body

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Inferior

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Below another part on the trunk of the body

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Medial

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Closer to the midline

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Lateral

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Furtherer from the midline

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Proximal

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Part of limb closer to main trunk of body - must be on the same limb

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Distal

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Part of limb furtherer from main trunk of body - must be on the same limb

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Anterior

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In front of/closer to the front

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Posterior

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Behind/closer to the back

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Deep

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Closer to the centre

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Superficial

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Closer to the surface

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Anatomical Position

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Standing upright, feet facing forwards, feet together, palms facing forwards

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Sagittal

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Divides body to left and right side

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Midsagittal/median plane

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Mirror image

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Coronal

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Divides body to front and back sections

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Transverse

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Divides body to top and bottom sections

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Flexion

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Decreases angle between joints

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Extension

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Increases angle between joints

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Hyperextension

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Angle more than 180 degrees

19
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Dorsiflexion

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Feet brought up towards roof

20
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Planterflexion

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Toes pointing towards ground

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Abduction

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Movement away from midline

22
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Adduction

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Movement towards midline

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Circumduction

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Flexion, abduction, extension, adduction

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Lateral rotation

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Turning outwards

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Medial rotation

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Turning inwards

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Pronation

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Palms facing down/posterior

27
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Supination

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Palms facing up/anterior

28
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Inversion

A

Sole of foot faces toward midline

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Eversion

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Sole of foot faces away from midline

30
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What plane does back and forwards movements occur in?

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Sagittal

31
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What plane to side to side movements occur in?

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Coronal

32
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What plane do rotating movements occur in?

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Transverse

33
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What is another name for epiphyseal plate?

A

Growth Plate

HUBS 191 Terminology (3 decks)

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