Anatomical Terms
Our fingers and toes are both known as this.
What is Phalanges
Above
This hormone is released when our body initially goes into flight or flight mode; it can raise the heart rate, among other things.
What is adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine).
Rolling of the ankle inwards. A common mechanism for an ankle sprain.
What is inversion
The forearm is more specifically known as this region.
What is antebrachium
Towards the midline of the body
Medial
When the body needs to retain water, this hormone will be released.
What is ADH
Closing of a joint angle after extension.
What is flexion
The waist is known this region
What is the pelvic region
Closer to the point of attachment
Proximal
After eating a nice big lunch, your pancreas will release this hormone.
What is insulin
Opening of the joint angle in the frontal plane, such as during a lateral leg raise.
What is Abduction.
The bottom of the foot is known is this.
What is plantar.
Farther from the surface of the skin
Deep
During the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, this hormone will peak, leading to increased energy, fat utilization, and bone density.
What is estrogen
When a quarterback throws a football, or when a volleyball player serves the ball.
What is pronation.
The knee is more formally known as this region.
What is patellar.
The mental region is _____________ to the nasal region.
Inferior
When this hormone peaks during the menstrual cycle, PMS symptoms such as bloating, fatigue and cramps can occur.
What is progesterone.
When taking a jumpshot in basketball, the feet are performing this joint movement.
What is dorsiflexion