week 1 Flashcards
What is prone position?
body lying horizontally with the face downward
What is supine position?
body lying horizontally with the face upward
What is the upper extremity?
the arm, wrist, hand
What is the brachium?
the upper arm, between the shoulder and elbow
What is the antebrachium?
the forearm, between elbow and wrist
What is the antecubitis?
anterior to the elbow
What is the olecranon?
part of the ulna that creates a hinge for elbow movement
What is the carpus?
the wrist, links hand and forearm
What is the digit?
fingers; phalanges
What is the lower extremity?
part of the body from the hips to toes
What is the femur?
thigh bone; between the hip and knee
What is the patella?
kneecap; anterior to knee joint