Anatomical Terminology

Front

What is circumduction?

Back

Circumduction is a circular movement of a limb that involves flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction in succession, allowing the limb to move in a circular path.

Front

What is adduction?

Back

Adduction is the lateral motion towards the midline of the body, bringing a limb closer to the center.

Front

What is inversion?

Back

Inversion is the movement of the foot that turns the plantar surface (the bottom of the foot) medially, towards the midline of the body.

Front

What is extension in anatomical terms?

Back

Extension is the straightening of a joint where the angle of movement increases, moving two body parts further apart.

Front

What does superior mean in anatomical terminology?

Back

Superior refers to a position that is above or higher than another part of the body.

Front

What is the definition of lateral rotation?

Back

Lateral rotation is the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body, rotating outward.

Front

What is the definition of medial rotation?

Back

Medial rotation is the movement of a limb towards the midline of the body, rotating inward.

Front

What is eversion?

Back

Eversion is the movement of the foot that turns the plantar surface laterally, away from the midline of the body.

Front

What is the difference between flexion and extension?

Back

Flexion is the bending of a joint where the angle decreases, while extension is the straightening of a joint where the angle increases.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

Back

The anatomical term for the front of the body is anterior.