U2 L1 Flashcards
(44 cards)
What is the anatomical position used for? (H)
The anatomical position is the standard position used to describe the locations and relationships of anatomical parts on your body.
What are the three key features of the anatomical position? (H)
1.The person is in an upright, standing position with their head, eyes and toes pointing forward.
2.The feet are together and the arms are slightly out to the side
3.The palms of the hands are facing forward.
Definition: Anterior (H)
Toward the front
Definition: Posterior (H)
Toward the back
Definition: Medial (H)
Inside, Toward the midline
Definition: Laterial (H)
Outside
What is the anatomical position?
The standard position used to describe the locations and relationships of anatomical parts on the body.
Key features include: upright position, head, eyes, and toes pointing forward, feet together, arms slightly out to the side, and palms facing forward.
What are the key features of the anatomical position?
- Upright standing position
- Head, eyes, and toes pointing forward
- Feet together
- Arms slightly out to the side
- Palms facing forward
What does ‘anterior’ mean in anatomical terminology?
Toward the front
It is used to describe the position of body parts.
What does ‘posterior’ mean in anatomical terminology?
Toward the back
It is used to describe the position of body parts.
Fill in the blank: The elbow is __________ the hand.
below/the second joint
Fill in the blank: The foot is __________ the knee.
below/aligned with
What does ‘medial’ refer to?
Inside, toward the midline
It is used to describe the position of body parts.
What does ‘lateral’ refer to?
Outside, away from the midline
It is used to describe the position of body parts.
What is the meaning of ‘proximal’?
Nearer to the beginning of the attachment
It is used to describe the position of body parts.
What is the meaning of ‘distal’?
Farthest from the beginning of the attachment
It is used to describe the position of body parts.
What does ‘superior’ mean?
Upper
It is used to describe the position of body parts.
What does ‘inferior’ mean?
Lower
It is used to describe the position of body parts.
What is the Frontal (Coronal) Plane?
A vertical plane that extends from one side of the body to the other.
What is the Transverse (Horizontal) Plane?
A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower segments.
What is the Sagittal (Medial) Plane?
A vertical plane that extends from the front of the body to the back.
What type of motion occurs in the Sagittal Plane?
Forward and backward motions
Examples include sit-ups and running.
What type of motion occurs in the Frontal Plane?
Side to side movements
Examples include lateral raises and jumping jacks.
What type of motion occurs in the Transverse Plane?
Rotating movements
Examples include swinging a golf club.
