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AnatomyPhysio
Anatomic Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Medial | Toward the midline of the body |
| Lateral | Away from the midline of the body |
| Superior | Above, Towards the head |
| Inferior | Below, Towards the feet |
| Anterior | In front |
| Posterior | In back |
| Dorsal | Top of foot, hand |
| Plantar | Bottom of foot |
| Dorsifexion | Movement; Bring top of foot towards shin |
| Plantar Flexion | Movement; Pointing foot down |
| Inversion | Movement; Turning soles of fett towards eachother |
| Eversion | Movement; Turning soles of feet away from eachother |
| Pronation | Eversion; Walking/Running on medial aspect of foot; Palm down |
| Supination | Inversion; Walking/Running on lateral aspect of foot; Palm up |
| Proximal | Nearest to the point of reference or center of the body |
| Distal | Most distant from the point of reference of center of the body |
| Superficial | Towards or at bodys surface |
| Deep | Away from body surface (Internal) |
| Adduction | Varus |
| Abduction | Valgus |