Thursday, December 9, 2010

Definitions

Median- the median plane is the mid line longitudinal plane dividing the head and torso into right and left halves.

Superior- refers to a structure being closer to the head of the body.

Anterior- refers to a structure being more in front of the body.

Posterior- refers to a structure being more back then another structure in the body.

Distal- refers to a limb being further away from the median plane of the body.

Inferior- refers to a structure being closer to the feet rather then the head.

Flexion- bend or decrease of an angle on a joint.

Circumduction- circular movement, permitted at a ball and socket joints.

Rotation- turns a moving bone about its axis.

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