Unit 1 Flashcards
Posterior
Situated after or behind
Flexion
A bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts
Extension
A straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts
Abduction
A motion that pulls a structure or part away from the midline of the body
Adduction
A motion that pulls the structure or part towards the midline of the body, or towards the midline of a limb
Supine
Laying on your back
Prone
Stomach lying
Medial
The side of the body or a body part nearest the midline
Lateral
The side of the body or a part that is farther from the midline
Internal (medial) rotation
A rotation movement which takes the limb towards the body
External (lateral) rotation
a rotation movement which takes the limb away from the body
Elevation
Movement in a superior direction
Depression
Movement in an inferior direction
Protraction
Anterior movement of the arms at the shoulders
Retraction
Posterior movement of the arms at the shoulders
Supination
Rotation of the forearm so the palm faces anteriorly, or up