Unit 1: Lecture 1 Self-study Flashcards
1
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Plane of reference: Median (midsagittal)
A
divides the body into right/left halves
2
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Plane of reference: Frontal (coronal)
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divides the body into anterior/ posterior portions
3
Q
Plane of reference: Transverse (horizontal)
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divides the body into upper/ lower portions
4
Q
Superior (cephalad) //
A
Inferior (caudad)
5
Q
Anterior (ventral) //
A
Posterior (dorsal)
6
Q
Medial //
A
Lateral
7
Q
Superficial //
A
Deep
8
Q
Proximal //
A
Distal
9
Q
Supine //
A
Prone
10
Q
Extension
A
reduces degree of acute joint angulation
11
Q
Flexion
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produces an acute angle at a joint
12
Q
Abduction
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moves away from the body
13
Q
Adduction
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moves towards the body
14
Q
Circumduction
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combination of extension, flexion, abduction, and adduction
15
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Elevation //
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Depression