Unit 5 - Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Midline:
divides into left and right
Posterior:
Back of body
Anterior:
Front of body
Superior:
Uppermost part of core body
Inferior:
Lowermost part of core body
Proximal:
Uppermost part of Limbs
DIstal:
Lowermost part of Limbs
Medial:
Towards the midline
Lateral:
Away from the midline
Superficial:
Towards the surface of body
Deep:
Within the inside of body
Plane and Axis of Spin
Longitudinal Axis and Trasverse Plane
Plane and Axis of Front Flip
Saggittal Plane and horizontal Axis
Plane and Axis of Cartwheel
Frontal Plane and Anterior-Posterior Axis
Flexion:
Joint is becoming more acute
Extension:
Joint is becoming more obtuse
Abduction:
Moves away from body (Laterally)
Adduction:
Moves towards body (Medial)
Plantar Flexion:
Toes are pushing down (Angle obtuse with ankle)
Dorsiflexion:
Toes are raised up (Angle acute with ankle)
Supination:
Rotating of your palm so your hand is facing forward (Ulna and radius are parallel)
Pronation:
Rotating of your palm so your hand is facing backwards (Ulna and radius are crossed)