Session 3: Anatomical Positions Flashcards

1
Q

Define coronal plane.

A

Split into front and back

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2
Q

Define sagittal plane.

A

Cut into left and right

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3
Q

Describe transverse plane.

A

Cut into top and bottom

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4
Q

Define anterior

A

Front

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5
Q

Define posterior

A

Behind

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6
Q

Define lateral

A

Further from the midline

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7
Q

Describe medial

A

Closer to the midline

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8
Q

Define superior

A

Near to head

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9
Q

Describe inferior

A

Nearer to feet

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10
Q

Describe superficial

A

Close to surface

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11
Q

Describe deep

A

Far from surface

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12
Q

Define dorsal

A

Nearer to back

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13
Q

Define ventral

A

Nearer to front

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14
Q

Define proximal

A

Nearer to trunk

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15
Q

Define distal

A

Further from trunk

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16
Q

Define ipsilateral

A

Structures on the same side

17
Q

Define contralateral

A

Structures on different sides

18
Q

Define flexion

A

Decreasing angle of joint

19
Q

Define extension

A

Increasing angle of joint

20
Q

In what plane do extension and flexion occur?

A

Sagittal

21
Q

Define abduction

A

Structures move away from the midline

22
Q

Define adduction

A

Bring structure towards the middle line.

However is it possible to adduct beyond the midline

23
Q

Define pronation

A

Rotation so a structure faces downwards

24
Q

Define supination

A

Rotation so a structure faces upwards