Regional, Directional, Positional and Movement Terms

Front

What is the term for the movement of a body part AWAY from the midline?

Back

Abduction

Front

What is the term for the circular movement of a limb that involves moving it in a circular path?

Back

Circumduction

Front

What type of anatomical section divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

Back

Coronal

Front

What does 'reposition' refer to in terms of thumb and little finger movement?

Back

Thumb and little finger away from each other.

Front

In anatomical terms, how would you describe the location of the lungs in relation to the Adam's apple?

Back

Inferior

Front

What is the term for the movement of a body part TOWARD the midline?

Back

Adduction

Front

What is the term for bending a joint, decreasing the angle between two body parts?

Back

Flexion

Front

What is the term for straightening a joint, increasing the angle between two body parts?

Back

Extension

Front

What is the term for the movement that involves turning the palm upward?

Back

Supination

Front

What is the term for the movement that involves turning the palm downward?

Back

Pronation