L1 - Termonology Basics

Question 1

Homeostasis

Answer 1

The regulatory mechanisms to ensure controlled variables do not move too far from the ‘normal’.

Question 2

Feedback

Answer 2

When the controlled variables moves too far from the set point and in response, the body attempts to move the variable back to normal.

Question 3

Feedforward

Answer 3

Anticipatory of an event that will alter a controlled variable, doing something to minimise the effect.

Question 4

Anatomical position

Answer 4

Upright, face forward, feet together, palms facing forward.

Question 5

Anterior

Answer 5

Forwards

Question 6

Posterior

Answer 6

Backwards

Question 7

Superior

Answer 7

Closer to the head.

Question 8

Inferior

Answer 8

Closer to the feet.

Question 9

Medial

Answer 9

Towards midline.

Question 10

Lateral

Answer 10

Away from midline.

Question 11

Proximal

Answer 11

Towards trunk.

Question 12

Distal

Answer 12

Away from trunk.

Question 13

Deep

Answer 13

Further from the surface.

Question 14

Superficial

Answer 14

Closer to the surface.

Question 15

Coronal plane

Answer 15

Front to back

Question 16

Sagittal plane

Answer 16

Side to side

Question 17

Transverse plane

Answer 17

Top to bottom

Question 18

Midsagittal

Answer 18

Aka. Median plane. Divides body into mirror left and right planes.

Question 19

Sagittal plane movement

Answer 19

Flexion and extension

Question 20

Flexion

Answer 20

Fleshy parts of limb brought closer together.

Question 21

Extension

Answer 21

Increases angle.

Question 22

Hyperextension

Answer 22

Angle increasing past what is ‘normal’.

Question 23

Dorsiflexion

Answer 23

Toes brought up towards face.

Question 24

Plantarflexion

Answer 24

Toes pointing down away from face.

Question 25

Coronal plane movement

Answer 25

Moving up and down, abduction and adduction.

Question 26

Abduction

Answer 26

Movement at joint, moves limb away from midline.

Question 27

Adduction

Answer 27

Movement at joint that brings limb towards midline.

Question 28

Inversion

Answer 28

Sole of foot faces towards midline.

Question 29

Eversion

Answer 29

Sole of foot faces away from midline.

Question 30

Circumduction

Answer 30

Circular movement without rotation.

Question 31

Rotation

Answer 31

Movement round the long axis of the joint.

Question 32

Lateral rotation

Answer 32

Rotating away from the midline.

Question 33

Medial rotation

Answer 33

Rotating towards the midline.

Question 34

Pronation

Answer 34

Palm faces posterior, forearm bones cross.

Question 35

Supination

Answer 35

Palm faces anteriorly, forearm bones parallel.