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Anatomy definitions and terminology Flashcards

1
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Definition of sagittal

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Vertical plane dividing the body into right and left sides

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Definition of coronal

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Vertical plane dividing the body into front and back

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Definition of transverse

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Horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower parts

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Definition of anterior

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Towards the front of the body

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Definition of posterior

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Towards the back of the body

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Definition of superior

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Towards the head

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Definition of inferior

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Towards the soles of the feet

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Definition of medial

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Towards the median plane

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Definition of lateral

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Away from the median plane

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Definition of proximal

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Towards the trunk

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Definition of distal

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Away from the trunk

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Definition of superficial

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Towards the skin

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Definition of deep

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Towards the interior of the body

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Definition of internal

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Within a body cavity

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Definition of external

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Outside a body cavity

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Definition of ipsilateral

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Same side

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Definition of contralateral

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Opposite side

18
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Definition of femur

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Thigh

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Definition of tarsus

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Ankle

20
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Definition of temporal

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Temporal region of the head

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Definition of fibula

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Pin

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Definition of cuneiform

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Wedge shaped

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Definition of navicular

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Boat shaped

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Definition of digastric

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2 bellies

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Definition of flexion

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Decreases the angle at a joint

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Definition of extension

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Increases the angle at a joint

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Definition of abduction

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To move away from the midline

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Definition of adduction

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To move towards to midline

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Definition of external/lateral

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To turn away from the midline

30
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Definition of internal/medial

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To turn towards the midline

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Definition of pronation

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Turn the palmar surface towards the midline

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Definition of supination

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Turn the palmar surface away from the midline

33
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Definition of inversion

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Turn the plantar surface of foot medially

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Definition of eversion

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Turn the plantar surface of foot laterally

35
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The anatomical postion

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Toes pointing forward
Eyes directed to the horizon
Arms by sides
Palms face forwards

36
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Anatomical cavities

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Cranial cavity
Spinal cavity
Thoracic cavity
Pericardial cavity
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity

Functional Anatomy and Embryology (28 decks)

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