Introduction Flashcards

1
Q

Vertical plane, equal right and left halves

A

Median Sagittal plane

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2
Q

Imaginary vertical plane at right angles to the median plane

A

Coronal planes

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3
Q

Vertical planes at right angles to median and coronal planes

A

Horizontal or Transverse planes

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4
Q

Refers to same side of the body

A

Ipsilateral

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5
Q

Opposite side of the body

A

Contralateral - left biceps brachii and right rectus femoris muscle

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6
Q

Prone

A

Lying face downward

Supine- lying on the back

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7
Q

Takes place on sagittal plane, usually anterior (sometimes posterior eg. Knee)

A

Flexion

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8
Q

Straightening the joint, usually posterior

A

Extension

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9
Q

Movement of trunk in coronal plane

A

Lateral flexion

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10
Q

Lateral rotation of the forearm from pronated position so the palm of the hand comes to face anteriorly

A

Supination

Pronation - medial rotation of the forearm in such manner that the palm of the hand faces posteriorly

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11
Q

Combination of flexion extension abduction adduction

A

Circumduction

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12
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Anatomic position

A

Standing erect, upper limbs by the sides, face and palm of the hands dircected forward

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