Anatomy - Answer -The study of the structure or form of living things
Anatomic Position - Answer -The position of reference in which the patient stands facing
you, arms at the side, with the palms of the hands forward
Flexion - Answer -The bending of a joint
Extension - Answer -The straightening of a joint
Adduction - Answer -Motion toward the midline
Abduction - Answer -Motion away from the midline
Anterior - Answer -Front surface of the body
Posterior - Answer -Back surface of the body
Superior - Answer -Closest to the head
Inferior - Answer -Closes to the feet
Proximal - Answer -Closest to the point of attachment
Distal - Answer -Farthest from the point of attachment
Medial - Answer -Closest to the midline
Lateral - Answer -Farthest from the midline
Superficial - Answer -Closest to the surface of the skin
Deep - Answer -Farthest from the surface of the skin
Prone - Answer -This position is lying face down
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