Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

anatomy quiz 2

anatomical terminology

QuestionAnswer
sagittal plane: divide the body into right & left 1/2's
midsagittal plane: equal right & left 1/2's
1.actions: flexions & extension
coronal (frontal) plane: front & back: anterior posterior
2.actions: abduction/adduction
transverse plane: top/bottom: superior/inferior
3.actions: medial(internal)/lateral(external)rotation
bilateral comparison: comparing both sides(evaluating if any injury has accured)
flexion: redusing joint angle or bringing bones closer together (when bending arms/legs)
extension: increase the angle back to Zero or separating bones (when returning body back to original position)
hyper extension: taking it pass Zero degree
lateral flexion: bends lateral to one side example: like a tea pot
adduction: moving midally or towards that midline
abduction: lateral away from midline
protaction: protude move anterior= taking it out(forward)
retraction: Retreat move posterior= bringing it back(backwards)
internal/Medial rotation: rotate towards (inwards) the midline
external or Lateral rotation: rotate away(outward) from midline
circumduction: combo of flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, medial/lateral rotation
elevation: superior movement
depresion: inferior movement
supination: Palm up or anterion side up or face looking up
pronation: palm down or posterion side up, or face down
inveresion: sole of foot moves mideally
eversion: sole of foot moves lateraly
plantar flexion: walking in tipitoes
dorsi flexion: walking on your heals
Created by: jesmaria
Popular Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards