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Flashcards in Biomechanical Terminology Deck (15)
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1
Q

Nearest to point of reference

A

Proximal

2
Q

Farthest from point of reference

A

Distal

3
Q

Farther from midline

A

Lateral

4
Q

Extension at ankle

A

Plantar Flexion

5
Q

Flexion at ankle

A

Dorsiflexion

6
Q

Movement away from midline

A

Abduction

7
Q

Movement toward midline

A

Adduction

8
Q

Bottom of foot rotates medially

A

Inversion

9
Q

Bottom of foot rotates laterally

A

Eversion

10
Q

Lateral-rotational movement away from midline

A

Horizontal Abduction

11
Q

Medial-rotational movement toward midline

A

Horizontal Adduction

12
Q

Inward rotation of limbs

A

Internal Rotation

13
Q

Outward rotation of limbs

A

External Rotation

14
Q

Eversion, Dorsiflexion, and Abduction of Feet

A

Pronantion

15
Q

Inverson, Plantar Flexion, and Adduction of Feet

A

Supination