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Sports Med Exam
Study guide
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abduction | to move away from the body |
| adduction | to move to the body |
| anterior | front of body |
| posterior | back side of body |
| transverse plane | divides the body in top and bottom |
| distal | away from midline |
| proximal | to the midline |
| external | near the surface |
| internal | away from the surface |
| superior | toward head |
| inferior | toward feet |
| palmar | palm of hand |
| prone | lying horizontal with face down |
| supine | lying horizontal with face up |
| plantar | sole of the foot |
| range of motion | the extent to which a body part can move |
| rotation | circular movement of a joint |
| bicep | muscle on front of upper arm |
| tricep | muscle on back of upper arm |
| cartilage | a firm connective tissue |