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Sports Med Exam
Study guide
Term | Definition |
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abduction | to move away from the body |
adduction | to move to the body |
anterior | front of body |
posterior | back side of body |
transverse plane | divides the body in top and bottom |
distal | away from midline |
proximal | to the midline |
external | near the surface |
internal | away from the surface |
superior | toward head |
inferior | toward feet |
palmar | palm of hand |
prone | lying horizontal with face down |
supine | lying horizontal with face up |
plantar | sole of the foot |
range of motion | the extent to which a body part can move |
rotation | circular movement of a joint |
bicep | muscle on front of upper arm |
tricep | muscle on back of upper arm |
cartilage | a firm connective tissue |