TSATA State Championship Study Guide

Front

What does the anatomical direction 'Anterior' mean?

Back

Toward the front of the body

Front

What does the anatomical direction 'Posterior' mean?

Back

Toward the back of the body

Front

What does the anatomical direction 'Medial' mean?

Back

Toward the midline of the body

Front

What does the anatomical direction 'Lateral' mean?

Back

Away from the midline of the body

Front

What does the anatomical direction 'Superior' mean?

Back

Toward the head or upper part of the body

Front

What does the anatomical direction 'Inferior' mean?

Back

Away from the head or toward the lower part of the body

Front

What does the anatomical direction 'Bilateral' mean?

Back

On both sides of the body

Front

What does the anatomical direction 'Contralateral' mean?

Back

On the opposite side of the body

Front

What does the anatomical direction 'Ipsilateral' mean?

Back

On the same side of the body

Front

Define the term 'Flexion' as used in Off the Field Evaluation.

Back

Flexion is the action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint.