Directions
Terms referring to something above and something below another structure on the axial skeliton
Superior and inferior
Divides the body anterior and posterior
Frontal plane
your shoulder
Glenohumeral
interphalangeal joint
hinge synovial
Extensor digitorum profundus
Deep extensor muscle of the fingers
the triceps are this in flexion of the elbow
antagonist
The Sternum is this to the spine
Anterior
Flexion and extension happen on this plane
Sagittal
your ankle
Talocrural
divides the parietal bones
Sagittal suture Fibrous
Gastrocnemius is found here
Posterior leg
muscle contraction with NO joint movement
isometric contraction
The nose is this to the eyes
medial
Supination and pronation happen on this plane
Transvers
C1 & C2
Atlantoodontoid
proximal radioulnar joint
pivot synovial
Flexor carpi ulnaris
flexes the wrist and on the ulnar side
The Brachialis is this in flexion of the elbow
Agonist or Prime mover
These terms are only used on the limbs arms/legs
proximal and distal
jumping jacks happen on this plane
Frontal
The Knee
Tibiofemoral
Radiocarpal jont
ellipsoid synovial
Adductor Magnus
Largest adductor muscle
describe anatomical position
standing erect palms facing forward feet shoulder width apart
The elbow is this to the shoulder
Distal
The frontal planes other name
Coronal
The Hip
Acetabulum/coxal
temporomandibular joint
Ginglymoarthrodial synovial
Fibularis longus
Long muscle on the fibula
number of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae
7,12,5
Moving toward the midline of the body
Medial
Plantar and dorsi flexion happen on this plane
Sagittal
the wrist
Radiocarpal
tibiofemoral joint
Modified hinge
external oblique
superficial muscle with oblique fibers
coracobrachialis
attached to the coracoid process and in the brachial region of the arm