Anatomical Positions & Regions of the Body
Orientation & Movement
Directional Terms
Anatomical Terms of Movement
Fun Facts about Ms.S
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What is the name of this universal position used in kinesiology?
Anatomical Position
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What are the 3 planes of motion?
Sagittal, Frontal, Transverse/Horizontal plane
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Ribs are deep/superficial to the skin?
deep
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Movement that bends the joint
Flexion
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How long has Ms.S been working at Carrollton?
3 years
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Please Describe the Anatomical Position
- Standing upright
- Head facing straight
- Legs together
- Knees straight
- Toes pointed forward
- Arms by the sides
- Palms facing forward
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What plane of motion is the orange figure showing?
Sagittal Plane
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Refers to a structure toward the back of the body.
Dorsal/posterior
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Flexing the foot
Dorsiflexion
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How many dogs does Ms.S have?
2
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The 5 regions of the body are divided into two sections. What are they called?
Axial & Appendicular
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What plane of motion is the blue figure showing?
Transverse/Horizontal Plane
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Refers to a structure closer to the head.
Superior
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Circular motion, usually of a limb.
Circumduction
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What schools did Ms.S go to? Name 1
Coral Reef, South Miami Middle, Florida International University.
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Name the 5 regions of the body.
Head, neck, thorax, upper extremity, lower extremity.
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What plane of motion is the the green figure showing?
Frontal Plane
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Refers to a structure closer to the midline of the body.
Medial
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What is the difference between elevation and depression movements.
Elevation refers to movement in a superior direction (e.g. shoulder shrug), depression refers to movement in an inferior direction.
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How old is Ms.S ?
27
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This part of the skeleton sits on a vertical axis.
Axial Skeleton
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Jumping Jacks are an exercise done in what plane of motion?
Frontal Plane
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Refers to parts and places away from the torso.
Distal
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What is the difference between medial rotation and lateral rotation?
Medial Rotation refers to rotation towards the axis of the body. Lateral Rotation refers to rotation away from the center of the body.
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What is Ms.S's favorite color?
Brown, Sage Green, Light Pink.