Anatomical Movements Quiz

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What anatomical movement involves decreasing the angle between the bones?

  • Rotation
  • Abduction
  • Extension
  • Flexion (correct)

Which term refers to moving the ankle so the sole faces out?

  • Plantarflexion
  • Supination
  • Eversion (correct)
  • Pronation

What movement involves taking a body part away from the midline of the body?

  • Extension
  • Supination
  • Adduction
  • Abduction (correct)

Which term describes movement around an axis?

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What does 'proximal' refer to in anatomical terms?

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What term describes a body part that is closer to the surface compared to another body part?

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Which term refers to moving the palms to face up?

<p>Supination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for taking a body part towards the midline of the body?

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Which movement involves making a cone shape as the bone moves?

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What does 'distal' refer to in anatomical terms?

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Which term describes movement towards the midline or middle of the body?

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What is the term for a body part that is closer to the surface compared to another body part?

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What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

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What is the term for moving the ankle so the sole faces out?

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What does 'posterior' refer to in anatomical terms?

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Flashcards

Flexion

Decreasing the angle between bones.

Eversion

Moving the ankle so the sole faces outward.

Abduction

Moving a body part away from the midline.

Rotation

Movement around an axis.

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Proximal

Closer to the point of limb attachment.

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Superficial

Closer to the surface.

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Supination

Moving the palms to face up.

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Adduction

Moving a body part towards the midline.

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Circumduction

Movement in a cone shape.

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Distal

Further from the point of attachment.

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Medial

Towards the midline of the body.

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Superior

Situated above or higher than another.

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Posterior

Towards the back of the body.

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Study Notes

Anatomical Movements

  • Flexion: decreasing the angle between the bones
  • Extension: increasing the angle between the bones
  • Abduction: moving away from the midline of the body
  • Adduction: bringing back towards the midline of the body
  • Rotation: movement around an axis
  • Circumduction: the bone makes a cone shape as it moves
  • Supination: moving palms to face up
  • Pronation: moving palms to face down
  • Eversion: moving ankle so sole faces out

Anatomical Terms

  • Anterior: towards the front
  • Posterior: towards the back
  • Proximal: closer to the point where a particular limb attaches
  • Distal: further away from the point of attachment
  • Superior: above
  • Inferior: below
  • Medial: towards the midline or middle of the body
  • Lateral: more towards the side of the body, away from the midline
  • Superficial: body part closer to the surface compared to another body part
  • Deep: body part that is internal or further than another body part
  • Plantar: sole side of the foot
  • Palmar: palm side of the hand

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