Unit 3: Anatomical and Kinesiological Terminology Flashcards
Sam has injured his right knee and his right arm. His injuries are…
Ipsilateral
Sue has injured her right knee and her left elbow. Her injuries are…
Contralateral
Betty has injured both shoulders. Her injury is…
Bilateral
The radial head is … in relation to the A-C joint.
Distal
In the anatomical position, your little finger is … in relation to your thumb
Medial
Before you stand, you slide your foot backward toward your chair to prepare. This motion involves knee…
Flexion
You reach out to grab a pot on the stove and your shoulder protracts. What direction did the scapula move in relation to the spine?
Lateral
The hip joint is a … joint
Triaxial
Hip medial rotation occurs in a … plane through a … axis
Transverse, Vertical
The wrist is an example of a … joint.
Biaxial
Pressing on the gas pedal involves ankle…
Plantar flexion
Removing your foot from the brake involves ankle…
Dorsiflexion
After you appropriately stretch a muscle, it is able to recoil to its normal resting length. This is because of … of the muscle.
Elasticity
A biaxial joint has … degrees of freedom.
Two
The amount of muscular force needed to cause rotary motion is called…
Torque
