Anatomical Terms Review

Front

Refers to the front of the body

Back

Anterior

Front

Term for being the closer(of 2 things) to the point of attachment or reference is called?

Back

Proximal

Front

Movement of the body in which you move a body part away from the midline of the body

Back

Abduction

Front

Ankle movement bringing the foot up toward the tibia is called?

Back

Dorsiflexion

Front

Ankle movement in which you bring the bottom of the foot toward the midline?

Back

Inversion

Front

A vertical body plane that divides the body into equal right and left parts is called?

Back

Sagittal Plane

Front

A horizontal body plane that bisects the body through the waist and divides the body into upper and lower parts is called?

Back

Transverse Plane

Front

A softball pitcher performing her wind up is doing what body movement with her arm?

Back

Circumduction

Front

Which of these does not occur when in Anatomical Position?
Face forward, Feet forward, Palms facing backward, Palms facing forward

Back

Palms facing backward

Front

Which of the following terms means towards the feet? Superior, Inferior, Anterior, Posterior

Back

Inferior