Anatomical Terms Padlot by Robert Mills _ Student - WakefieldHS

Dorsal

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the back or posterior surface of a body part, like the back of the hand or the top of the foot.

Ventral

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the front or anterior aspect of a body structure, as opposed to the dorsal or posterior side

Superior

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towards the head or upper part of the body

Inferior

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closer to the feet or lower than another structure in the body.

prone

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lying flat on the stomach with the face downwards

supine

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a position where a person is lying flat on their back, with their face and upper body facing upwards

Medial

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a position toward the middle or center of the body, or the midline

Lateral

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"lateral" refers to the outside or away from the midline of the body, while "medial" refers to the inside or towards the midline.

Anatomical Position

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a standard reference point for describing body structures and movements, with the body standing upright, feet flat and slightly apart, arms at the sides with palms forward, and thumbs pointing away

Distal

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a structure or location that is further away from the center of the body or the point of origin

Proximal

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a structure or location that is further away from the center of the body or the point of origin

Transverse Plane

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divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) halves

midsagittal plane

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a vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves, serving as a reference point for understanding movement and injury.

Frontal Plane

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an imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) halves, where movements like abduction and adduction occur

Flexion

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the bending movement around a joint that decreases the angle between two bones

Extension

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the straightening of a joint, increasing the angle between two body parts

Pronation

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the natural inward rolling movement of the foot during walking or running, which helps absorb shock and distribute weight.

Supination

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the outward rolling of the foot, ankle, or forearm, causing the foot to land on the outer edge and the palm to face upwards.

Elevation

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raising an injured area above the level of the heart to reduce swelling and promote fluid drainage

Depression

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In the context of sports medicine, depression in athletes refers to a common mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other symptoms that can significantly impact athletic performance and well-being.

internal rotation

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the movement of a limb around its longitudinal axis, bringing the anterior (front) surface of the limb towards the midline of the body.

external joint

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the movement of a joint away from the midline, or towards the outside, along a vertical axis

circumduction

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a circular movement of a limb that combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction, resulting in a cone-shaped path

plantar flexion

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the downward movement of the foot and ankle, where the toes point away from the shin

dorsiflexion

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the movement where the top of the foot (dorsum) moves towards the shin, effectively lifting the toes upwards