Directions and Positions of the Body
Further towards the back of the body?
Posterior
A structure closer to the body's surface
Superficial
A movement that moves a limb laterally away from the midline?
Abduction
A combination of flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction?
Circumduction
A movement that straightens or opens a joint?
Extension
A structure of the arms or leg that is further from the trunk:
Distal
A structure of the arm or leg that is closer to the trunk:
Proximal
A limb at the shoulder or hip that turns inward toward the midline?
Medial Rotation
When the head or vertebral column flexes laterally to the side?
Lateral Flexion
A movement that brings a limb towards the body's midline?
Adduction
Further towards the front of the body
Anterior
Closer to the midline of the body:
Medial
A limb at the shoulder or hip that swings away from the midline?
Lateral Rotation
A movement of the head or vertebral column along the transverse plane?
Rotation
A movement when the radius crosses over the ulna?
Supination
A structure closer to the head
Superior
Further away from the midline of the body?
Lateral
Pronation
A movement that bends a joint or brings the bones closer together?
What two motions are special to that of the scapula and jaw?
Elevation and Depression
A structure closer to the feet
Inferior
A structure deep in the body?
Deep
Ankle movement stepping on the gas pedal?
Plantar Flexion
Ankle movement letting off the gas pedal?
Dorsiflexion
The motion of inversion and eversion happens where?
In the foot/ankle