Methods I Wk. 2 NWHSU Questions And
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frontal plane (coronal plane) divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
Anterior (ventral) toward the front of the body (ventral)
Posterior (dorsal) toward the back of the body
cranial toward the head
superior above
Caudal toward the t...
frontal plane (coronal plane) divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
Anterior (ventral) toward the front of the body (ventral)
Posterior (dorsal) toward the back of the body
cranial toward the head
superior above
Caudal toward the tail
inferior below
Proximal Closer to the origin of the body part
, Methods I Wk. 2 NWHSU Questions And
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distal away from the point of attachment
Bogginess A tissue texture abnormality characterized principally by a palpable sense of
sponginess in the tissue, interpreted as resulting from congestion due to increased fluid content.
contraction shortening or reduction in size in connection with muscles, implies shortening
and/or development of tension
diagnosis art of distinguishing one disease from another. The use of scientific and skillful
methods to establish the cause and nature of a person's illness
distortion distortion in the body framework includes any mechanical departure from ideal
or normal symmetry
lesion any pathological or traumatic discontinuity of tissue or loss of function
misalignment not in proper alignment
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