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MSA FINAL
Question | Answer |
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What is the definition of FLEXION? | The movement that bends a joint or brings the bones closer together. |
What is the definition of EXTENSION? | The movement that straightens or opens a joint. |
What is the definition of CIRCUMDUCTION? | Involves a combination of FLEXION, extension, adduction, & abduction. Possible only at the shoulder and hip joints. |
What is ABDUCTION? | Moves a limb laterally away from midline. ("Abduct or carry away") |
What is ADDUCTION? | Brings a limb medially toward the body's midline. ("Adding to the body.") |
SUPERIOR | Closer to the head |
INFERIOR | Closer to the feet |
CRANIAL | Closer to the head (Used when referring to structures on the trunk) |
CAUDAL | Closer to the buttocks. (Used when referring to structures on the trunk.) |
POSTERIOR | Pertains to a structure further toward the back of the body than another structure. |
ANTERIOR | Refers to a structure further in front. |
MEDIAL | A structure closer to the midline (or center) of the body. |
LATERAL | A structure further away from the midline of the body. |
DISTAL | Structure further away from the trunk or body's midline. Only used when referring to arms & legs. |
PROXIMAL | Designates a structure closer to the trunk. Only used when referring to arms and legs. |
SUPERFICIAL | A structure closer to the body's surface. |
DEEP | Refers to a structure deeper in the body. |
What is the bone that you can feel the length of the forearm? | ULNA |
What are METACARPALS? | 5 long bones spanning the palm of the hand. |
What are PHALANGES? | Bones of the fingers. |
What muscles move the ribs? | Serratus Posterior Superior & Inferior |
Which rotator cuff muscle is NOT involved in shoulder rotation? | Supraspinatus |
Action of the TIBIALIS POSTERIOR | INVERT the foot PLANTAR FLEX the ankle. |
What bone extends down the leg and is easily palpated? | Tibia |