SPORTHPE 104 Lecture 1 - Anatomical postions-2 Flashcards
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What is the study of human anatomy primarily focused on?
The study of the bones, joints, and muscles.
What does the skeletal system encompass?
Bones, including their function, names, orientation, and landmarks.
What are the key components studied under joints in human anatomy?
Names, types, and movement associated.
What aspects of muscles are covered in human anatomy?
Names, types, structure, and movement associated, including origins and insertions.
What is the anatomical position?
Where all movement starts from; all joints are in a neutral position – 0 degrees.
What does ‘superior’ mean in anatomical terms?
Above or higher than another structure.
What does ‘inferior’ refer to in anatomy?
Below or lower than another structure.
Define ‘lateral’ in anatomical terms.
Farther from the midline of the body.
What does ‘medial’ mean?
Closer to the midline.
What does ‘anterior’ refer to?
Front of another structure.
What is the meaning of ‘posterior’?
Behind another structure.
Define ‘proximal’.
Closer to the trunk, usually in reference to arms and legs.
What does ‘distal’ mean?
Farther from the trunk, usually in reference to arms and legs.
What does ‘dorsal’ refer to in anatomy?
Top side or the posterior of the body.
What is meant by ‘volar’?
Down side or bottom aspect of a structure.
What is the volar aspect of the wrist/hand called?
Palmar.
What is the volar aspect of the foot called?
Plantar.
What is ‘pronation’ in forearm movement?
Turning the forearm toward the body.
Define ‘plantar flexion’.
Foot downward.
What does ‘inversion’ refer to?
Inward movement of the foot.
What is ‘supination’?
Reverse of pronation; forearm outward and palm upward.
Define ‘dorsiflexion’.
Foot upward.
What does ‘eversion’ mean?
Foot away from the other foot.
What are the three planes of muscle movement in the human body?
- Sagittal plane * Horizontal plane * Frontal plane
