Mod 1 - Med Term - Directional & Movement Terms
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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?

    <p>Moving the foot upward toward the leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is extension?

    <p>Straightening motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is flexion?

    <p>Bending motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is plantar flexion?

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

    What does pronation mean?

    <p>Moving the palm face down or toward the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rotation?

    <p>Moving or turning on an axis or pivot point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does supination mean?

    <p>Moving the palms face up or toward the front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does anterior mean?

    <p>Toward the front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is anteroposterior (AP)?

    <p>From the front to the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does caudal mean?

    <p>Downward, toward the tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cranial mean?

    <p>Toward the head, pertaining to the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cephalad?

    <p>Toward the head, pertaining to the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does deep mean?

    <p>Away from the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does distal mean?

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

    What does dorsal mean?

    <p>Toward the back, pertaining to the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does inferior mean?

    <p>Below, downward toward the feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does lateral mean?

    <p>To the side, away from the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does medial mean?

    <p>Toward the midline of the body, pertaining to the midline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does posterior mean?

    <p>Toward the back, pertaining to the back of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is posteroanterior (PA)?

    <p>From the back to the front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does prone mean?

    <p>Face down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does proximal mean?

    <p>Toward the trunk of the body, nearest the point of origin of the body part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does superficial mean?

    <p>Near the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does supine mean?

    <p>Face up, laying on the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ventral mean?

    <p>Toward the front, pertaining to the front side</p> 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.

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    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.

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