test 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Translation
A
Linear movement measured as a line
2
Q
rectilinear
A
in a straight line
3
Q
Curvilinear
A
in a curved line
4
Q
Rotation
A
angular movement measures as an angle (degrees)
5
Q
Superior
A
closer to the head (craniel)
6
Q
Inferior
A
Further from the head (caudal)
7
Q
Anterior
A
Closer to the front (ventral)
8
Q
Posterior
A
closer to the back (dorsal)
9
Q
Medial
A
closer to the midline
10
Q
lateral
A
further from the midline
11
Q
proximal
A
closer to the torso (extremities)
12
Q
Distal
A
further from torso (extremities)
13
Q
superficial
A
closer to the surface
14
Q
Deep
A
away (in) from the surface
15
Q
3 Cardinal Planes
A
sagittal (MDA), frontal (APA), transverse (V/LA)