ANATOMICAL TERMINOLOGY Flashcards
Movement of a body part away from the midline
Abduction
Movement of a body part toward the midline
Adduction
The erect position of the body with arms at the side and palms of the hands facing forward
Anatomical Position
Nearer to the front (Ventral)
Anterior
Paired structures having right and left members
Bilateral
Occurring on the opposite side of the body
Contralateral
Farther from the surface
Deep
A muscle whose contraction pulls down the part of the body to which it is attached
Depressor
Farther from the trunk or site of attachment
Distal
Situated toward the back of the body; also back of hand and top of foot
Dorsal
Backward flexion or bending (hand/foot)
Dorsiflexion
Situated outside; exterior (refers to wall of cavity or hollow form)
External
The straightening of a body part
Extension
To turn outward
Evert
Bending or angulation of a body part
Flexion