Anatomical Structures & Positions by Omar Khan _ Student - DavisDriveMS

1. Dorsal

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Referring to the back (Dorsal Fin)

2. Ventral

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Referring to the front

3. Superior

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Above; toward the head

4. Inferior

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Below; Away from the head

5. Prone

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Laying flat on stomach

6. Supine

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Laying flat on back

7. Medial

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Towards the middle

8. Lateral

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Towards the side or away from the midline

9. Anatomical Position

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Hands to the side, palms facing forward, feet flat and shoulder with apart, toes straight, body upright

10. Distal

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Away from the point of attachment

11. Proximal

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Towards the point of attachment

12. Transverse Plane

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Divides body into superior and inferior regions

13. Midsagittal plane

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Separates left half from right half

14. Frontal Plane

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Divides body into anterior and posterior sections

15. Flexion

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Causes angle between bones of a joint to decrease

16. Extension

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Causes angle between bones of a joint to increase

17. Pronation

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Leaning inward (dump the soup)

18. Supination

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Leaning outward (Holding a bowl of soup)

19. Elevation

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Movement in a superior direction

20. Depression

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Movement in an inferior direction

21. Internal Rotation

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Rotating a joint towards the midline

22. External Rotation

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Rotating a joint away from the midline

23. Circumduction

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Movement in a circular pattern

24. Plantar Flexion

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Movement of foot in a downward motion ending on the balls of your feet (running)

25. Dorsiflexion

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Movement of foot in an upwards motion (toes to your nose)

Body Cavities

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Body Planes

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Directions

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Body Positions

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Movements

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