Anatomical Terms Padlet by Juliet Botello _ Student - WakefieldHS

1) Dorsal

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the back or posterior surface of a structure or organism

2) Ventral

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the back or posterior surface of a structure or organism

3) Superior

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located toward the head or the upper part of the body or a structure, indicating a position higher than another point

4) Inferior

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below or lower position

5) Prone

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The body position where a person lies face down

6) Supine

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the position where a person lies on their back with their face facing up

7) Medial

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toward the middle or center.

8) Lateral

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the side of the body or a body part

9) Anatomical Position

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A standardized reference position used in anatomy and physiology to describe the location and orientation of body structures.

10) Distal

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A location that is farther away from a point of origin or attachment.

11) Proximal

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A position or structure that is closer to the origin or attachment point of a body part, typically the trunk or center of the body.

12) Transverse plane

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The transverse plane, also known as the horizontal or axial plane, is one of the three primary planes of the human body.

13) Midsagittal plane

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An imaginary vertical plane that divides the human body into equal left and right halves.

14) Frontal Plane

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One of the three primary anatomical planes that divide the human body. It runs vertically through the body, dividing it into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

15) Flexion

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The bending of a joint or limb.

16) Extension

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A movement where a joint increases its angle, straightening or extending a body part.

17) Pronation

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Pronation is a movement that involves the inward rotation of a body part, typically the forearm or foot.

18) Supination

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Supination is a rotational movement of the forearm that turns the palm of the hand upward or forward.

19) Elevation

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The upward movement of a body part or structure.

21) Internal Rotation

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Internal rotation is a movement in anatomy where a body part or limb rotates inward towards the midline of the body.

20) Depression

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It has a structure moving up or superiorly, in contrast to depression, which refers to the movement of a body.

22) External Rotation

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A movement in anatomy where a limb or body part turns outward, away from the midline of the body.

23) Circumduction

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Circumduction is a type of joint movement in anatomy that describes a circular motion of a limb or body part around a fixed point.

24) Plantar Flexion

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Plantar flexion is a movement of the foot where the toes point downward and the heel moves upward.

25) Dorsiflexion

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Dorsiflexion is a movement that occurs at the ankle joint, where the foot bends upward towards the shin.