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Medical Terminology. Anatomical Position Standing erect, with palms and feet facing forward The standard reference point in which all positions, movements,

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Page 1: Medical Terminology. Anatomical Position Standing erect, with palms and feet facing forward The standard reference point in which all positions, movements,

Medical Terminology

Page 2: Medical Terminology. Anatomical Position Standing erect, with palms and feet facing forward The standard reference point in which all positions, movements,

Anatomical Position

Standing erect, with palms and feet facing forwardThe standard reference point in which all positions, movements, and planes are described

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Anatomical Planes

Fixed lines of reference along which the body is often divided or sectioned to facilitate viewing of its structuresAllow one to obtain a three-dimensional perspective by studying the body from different views

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Anatomical Planes

Sagittal planeThe plane dividing the body into right and left parts

Midsagittal or median planeNames for the plane dividing the body into equal right and left parts

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Anatomical Planes

Coronal plane (frontal plane)The plane dividing the body into front and back halves

Transverse planeThe horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower halves

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Positions and Directions

Terms of position and direction describe the position of one body part relative to another, usually along one of the three major body planes

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Positions and Directions

Superior Refers to a structure being closer to the head or higher than another structure in the body

InferiorRefers to a structure being closer to the feet or lower than another structure in the body

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Positions and Directions

AnteriorRefers to a structure being more in front than another structure in the body

PosteriorRefers to a structure being more in back than another structure in the body

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Positions and Directions

MedialRefers to a structure being closer to the midline or median plane of the body than another structure of the body

LateralRefers to a structure being farther away from the midline than another structure of the body

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Positions and Directions

DistalWith reference to the extremities onlyRefers to a structure being further away from the root of the limb than another structure in the limb

ProximalWith reference to the extremities onlyRefers to a structure being closer to the root of the limb than another structure in that limb

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Page 12: Medical Terminology. Anatomical Position Standing erect, with palms and feet facing forward The standard reference point in which all positions, movements,

Positions and Directions

SuperficialRefers to a structure being closer to the surface of the body than another structure

DeepRefers to a structure being closer to the core of the body than another structure

Ventral (anterior)Towards the front or belly

Dorsal (posterior)Towards the back

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Positions and Directions

ProneLying face down

SupineLying face up

UnilateralPertaining to one side of the body

BilateralPertaining to both sides of the body

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Movements

FlexionBending a joint or decreasing the angle between two bones

ExtensionStraightening a joint or increasing the angle between two bones

AdductionMoving a body part towards the midline of the body

AbductionMoving a body part away from the midline of the body

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Movements

InversionTurning the sole of the foot inward

EversionTurning the sole of the foot outward

DorsiflexionAnkle movement bringing the foot towards the shin

PlantarflexionAnkle movement pointing the foot downward

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Movements

PronationTurning the arm downward (palm down )

SupinationTurning the arm upward (palm up )

RetractionMoving a part backward

ProtractionMoving a part forward

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Movements

ElevationRaising a part

DepressionLowering a part

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Movements

External rotationRotation of the hip or shoulder toward the midline

Internal rotationRotation of the hip or shoulder away from the midline

RotationTurning on a single axis

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Movements

CircumductionThe circular movement of a limb at the far end

Swinging motion of the far end of the arm when throwing a ball

HyperextensionExcessive extension of the parts at a joint beyond anatomical position

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Prefixes and Suffixes

a/an – without, notab – away fromad – toward-algia – painful conditionbi – twoco/con – with, togetherdys – disordered, bad-ectomy – surgical removal

ofendo – insideepi – on, upon, above

hyper – above, excessivehypo – below, decreasedinfra – belowinter – betweenintra – within-itis - inflammation-ology – study of-oma – tumor peri – around

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Prefixes and Suffixes

post – afterpre – beforepseudo - false-scopy – process of viewing-osis – abnormal condition

of-ostomy – forming an

artificial opening-otomy – surgical incision-pathy – disease-phobia – fear

post – afterpre – before, in front-ptosis – falling or saggingquad – fourre – again, backretro – behindsemi – halfsub – below, undersym/syn – togetheruni – one

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Root Words

Adren/o – glandsArthr/o – jointArteri/o – arteryBrachi/o – armCardi/o – heartCephal/o – head

Cerebr/o – brainChondr/o – cartilageCost/o – ribCry/o – coldDerm/o – skinHem/o – blood

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Root Words

Hydr/o – waterMy/o – muscleNeur/o – nervesOste/o – bonesPalm/o – palm of the handPhalang/o– finger/toePhleb/o – veins

Plant/o – sole of the footPneum/o – lungsPsych/o – mindPy/o – pusTherm/o – heatVertebr/o -vertebrae

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Abbreviations - Symbols

> greater than< less than higher, elevate, up lower, down# pound or number

‘ foot, minute“ inch, second° degree

♀ (F) female

♂ (M) male

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Vocabulary

Abrasion – minor wound in which the skin’s surface is rubbed or scraped awayAcclimatization – the process of the body physiologically adapting to an unfamiliar environment (altitude or temperature)Acute – sudden onset, abruptAerobic – work or exercise requiring oxygen (endurance)

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Vocabulary

Amnesia – lack or loss of memory usually due to head injury, shock, fatigue, or illnessAnaerobic – work or exercise not requiring oxygen (sprints)Anatomy – study of structure or formAnalgesic – an agent for producing insensibility to painArthritis – chronic inflammation of the joints

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Vocabulary

Articulation – the site at which bones meet to form a jointAtherosclerosis – accumulation of fatty material on the inner walls of the arteries, causing them to harden, thicken, and lose elasticityAtrophy – wasting away of organ or tissue; A decrease in muscle or tissue size, usually caused by disease, injury, or loss of innervation

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Vocabulary

Avulsion – tearing or pulling away of part of a structureBursa – a fluid-filled sac at a joint that prevents frictionBursitis – inflammation of a bursaCalcification – hardening by deposits of bone in the muscle tissue

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Vocabulary

Cartilage – gristle-like padding that lies on or between bonesChronic – of long duration or frequent recurrenceContraindicate – to advise againstContralateral – on the opposite sideContusion – a bruise to a bone or muscle from an outside force causing tissue damage and internal bleeding

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Vocabulary

Crepitus – crackling sound or feelingCryotherapy – treatment by the use of coldDiagnosis – the name of the disease / condition a person is believed to haveDilation – state of being enlargedDislocation – complete displacement of a bone from its normal position in a joint

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Vocabulary

Ecchymosis – bleeding visible beneath the skin as a blue or purple patchEdema – swelling due to abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues or cavitiesEffusion – swelling in a jointEtiology – the cause of an injury or diseaseFracture – a break or crack in a bone

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Vocabulary

Hematoma – swelling composed of blood; Internal bleeding associated with a contusionHydrotherapy – treatment by use of waterHypertension – high blood pressureIncision – a cut made surgically with a sharp knifeIndicate – to advise the use of

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Vocabulary

Inflammation – the body’s reaction to injury; Involves redness, swelling, heat, pain, and sometimes loss of functionInnervate – to supply with nervesJoint laxity – looseness of joint due to loose ligamentsLaceration – a jagged cut or tear in the skin

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Vocabulary

Ligament – tissue that connect bone to boneModality – method or apparatus used for healing an injuryPalpation – examination by touchPhysiology – the study of functionPoint tenderness – pain at the sorest spot of an injury

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Vocabulary

Prognosis – prediction of the course and end of a disease or eventual outcome of an injuryPuncture wound – direct penetration of tissue by a pointed or blunt objectRange of motion – movement of a joint around a central point (ROM )

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Vocabulary

Reduction – to bring back to the normal positionReferred pain – pain that occurs away from the injury siteSeparation – pulling apart of a generally non-movable jointShock – potentially fatal reaction of the body to injury; Failure of the cardiovascular system to circulate enough blood to the body

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Vocabulary

Sprain – stretching or tearing of ligamentsStrain – stretching or tearing of muscle or tendonSubluxation – incomplete or partial dislocation of a jointSyncope – fainting due to inadequate oxygen to the brainTendon – tissue that connect muscle to bone

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Vocabulary

Thermotherapy – treatment by the use of heatValgus – distal aspect of limb forced away from the midlineVarus – distal aspect of limb forced toward the midlineVasoconstrictor – an agent causing the constriction of blood vesselsVasodilator – an agent causing the opening of blood vessels

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