10 Questions
Which term describes the movement of the foot towards the dorsal aspect?
Dorsiflexion
What term refers to turning the palms upward?
Supination
What is the term for turning the interior portion of an extremity towards the midline?
Internal rotation
Which term describes movement away from the midline?
Abduction
What does hyperextension refer to?
Extension beyond the normal range
In which position is a patient lying face up?
Supine position
What does bilateral refer to?
A body part appearing on both sides of the midline
What term describes only one side of the body being affected?
Unilateral
What is the term for referring to the same side of the body?
Ipsilateral
Which term describes the opposite side of the body?
Contralateral
Test your knowledge of movement and positional terms used to describe body movement, which are particularly useful in explaining mechanisms of injury. Explore the range of motion and the specific movements associated with terms like flexion and dorsiflexion.
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