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AnatomyPhysio
Anatomic Terminology
Question | Answer |
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Medial | Toward the midline of the body |
Lateral | Away from the midline of the body |
Superior | Above, Towards the head |
Inferior | Below, Towards the feet |
Anterior | In front |
Posterior | In back |
Dorsal | Top of foot, hand |
Plantar | Bottom of foot |
Dorsifexion | Movement; Bring top of foot towards shin |
Plantar Flexion | Movement; Pointing foot down |
Inversion | Movement; Turning soles of fett towards eachother |
Eversion | Movement; Turning soles of feet away from eachother |
Pronation | Eversion; Walking/Running on medial aspect of foot; Palm down |
Supination | Inversion; Walking/Running on lateral aspect of foot; Palm up |
Proximal | Nearest to the point of reference or center of the body |
Distal | Most distant from the point of reference of center of the body |
Superficial | Towards or at bodys surface |
Deep | Away from body surface (Internal) |
Adduction | Varus |
Abduction | Valgus |