Lecture 2 - Anatomy, Dimensions, Math Review Flashcards
What is anatomical reference?
Position which movement terms are based. Feet slightly separated, arms hanging at sides, palms facing forward
Define superior/inferior (cranial/caudal)
Closer to or father from the head or tail
Define anterior/posterior (ventral/dorsal)
Toward front or back
Define medial/lateral
Toward or away from the mid-line of the body
Define proximal/distal
Closer to or away from the trunk
Define superficial/deep
Toward or away from the body’s surface
What are the three anatomical planes?
Coronal/frontal, sagittal, transverse
How does the coronal/frontal place divide the body?
Divides front and back
How does the sagittal place divide the body?
Divides left and right
How does the transverse divide the body?
Divides upper and lower
What are the three anatomical axes?
Transverse (mediolateral), anteroposterior, and longitudinal
Where does the transverse axis (mediolateral axis) lay?
Perpendicular to sagittal plane
Where does the anteroposterior axis lay?
Perpendicular to frontal plane
Where does the longitudinal axis lay?
Perpendicular to transverse plane
What is flexion?
Bending
What is extension?
Extending
What is abduction?
Movement away from midline
What is adduction?
Movement toward the midline
What is medial movement?
Rotation toward the midline
What is lateral movement?
Rotation away from midline
What motions occur in the sagittal plane?
Flexion/extension, hyperextension
What is hyperextension?
Extension beyond anatomical position
What is the flexion/extension of the ankle?
Dorsiflexion/plantarflexion
What axis do sagittal plane motions occur in?
Transverse
