Mod 1 - Med Term - Directional & Movement Terms

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of abduction?

Movement away from the midline of the body (correct)

Movement towards the midline of the body

Straightening motion

Movement in a circular motion

What is the definition of adduction?

Moving the foot upward toward the leg

Movement towards the midline of the body (correct)

Movement in a circular motion

Movement away from the midline of the body

What does circumduction mean?

Face down position

Movement in a circular motion (correct)

Moving the palms face up

Straightening motion

What is dorsiflexion?

Moving the foot upward toward the leg Signup and view all the answers

What is extension?

Straightening motion Signup and view all the answers

What is flexion?

Bending motion Signup and view all the answers

What is plantar flexion?

Moving the foot in a downward position away from the leg, pointing the toes down Signup and view all the answers

What does pronation mean?

Moving the palm face down or toward the back Signup and view all the answers

What is rotation?

Moving or turning on an axis or pivot point Signup and view all the answers

What does supination mean?

Moving the palms face up or toward the front Signup and view all the answers

What does anterior mean?

Toward the front Signup and view all the answers

What is anteroposterior (AP)?

From the front to the back Signup and view all the answers

What does caudal mean?

Downward, toward the tail Signup and view all the answers

What does cranial mean?

Toward the head, pertaining to the head Signup and view all the answers

What is cephalad?

Toward the head, pertaining to the head Signup and view all the answers

What does deep mean?

Away from the surface Signup and view all the answers

What does distal mean?

Away from the trunk, farthest from the point of origin of a body part Signup and view all the answers

What does dorsal mean?

Toward the back, pertaining to the back Signup and view all the answers

What does inferior mean?

Below, downward toward the feet Signup and view all the answers

What does lateral mean?

To the side, away from the midline of the body Signup and view all the answers

What does medial mean?

Toward the midline of the body, pertaining to the midline Signup and view all the answers

What does posterior mean?

Toward the back, pertaining to the back of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is posteroanterior (PA)?

From the back to the front Signup and view all the answers

What does prone mean?

Face down Signup and view all the answers

What does proximal mean?

Toward the trunk of the body, nearest the point of origin of the body part Signup and view all the answers

What does superficial mean?

Near the surface Signup and view all the answers

What does supine mean?

Face up, laying on the back Signup and view all the answers

What does ventral mean?

Toward the front, pertaining to the front side Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Directional Terms

Anterior: Refers to the front side of the body.
Posterior: Pertains to the back side of the body.
Medial: Indicates a position towards the midline of the body.
Lateral: Denotes a position to the side, away from the midline.
Superior: Refers to a position above, toward the head.
Inferior: Indicates a position below, toward the feet.
Cranial: Pertains to the head region.
Caudal: Refers to a downward position toward the tail.
Proximal: Denotes a position closer to the trunk or the point of origin of a body part.
Distal: Indicates a position farther from the trunk or the point of origin.

Movement Terms

Abduction: Movement away from the midline of the body.
Adduction: Movement toward the midline of the body.
Circumduction: Movement in a circular motion involving multiple directions.
Flexion: Bending motion that reduces the angle between body parts.
Extension: Straightening motion that increases the angle between body parts.
Dorsiflexion: Movement of the foot upward toward the leg.
Plantar Flexion: Downward movement of the foot, pointing the toes away from the leg.
Pronation: Movement that turns the palm face down, toward the back.
Supination: Movement that turns the palm face up, toward the front.
Rotation: Turning or moving around an axis, typically left to right.

Additional Terms

Deep: Refers to a position away from the surface of the body.
Superficial: Indicates a position near the surface of the body.
Dorsal: Pertaining to the back.
Ventral: Referring to the front side of the body.
Anteroposterior (AP): Movement or position from front to back.
Posteroanterior (PA): Movement or position from back to front.
Prone: Describes the body position face down.
Supine: Describes the body position face up.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your knowledge of basic directional and movement terms in medical terminology. This flashcard quiz focuses on definitions such as abduction, adduction, and dorsiflexion. Perfect for students beginning their studies in health sciences.