Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy

Take a few to review for the Terminology quiz Do Now Take a few to review for the Terminology quiz

Anatomical position To avoid confusion among medical professional an anatomical position has been established. It is an erect stance with arms to the side palms facing forward and head forward.

Terms of position & direction Anatomical planes

Medical term for locations Anterior-refers to the front of the body Posterior refers to the back of the body

Medial and Lateral Medial-closer to the midline Lateral-away from the

Draw a knee and identify the following on it. Anterior Medial Lateral Do Now Draw a knee and identify the following on it. Anterior Medial Lateral

Proximal Situated nearer to the center of the body, a point of attachment or midline of body. Ex. Shoulder is proximal to the elbow Ex. Hip is proximal to the knee

Distal Away from the center of the body or point of attachment

Cranial/Superior Closer To the Head/Cranium, or Above

Caudal/Inferior Closer to the feet Lower part of body

Do Now Draw a foot like picture Identify the following anatomical locations: Distal-D Posterior-P Medial-M Lateral-L

Anatomical position worksheet

Write down this definition: Do Now Write down this definition: Palmar-is the directional location for the palm of the hand.

Movements Flexion( ) -bending of hinge joint Extension( / )-straightening of hinge joint

Abduction( Abd)-Away from the midline Adduction (Add)- toward the midline

Pronation(pron)- palm down for wrist Inward lean of forefoot for ankle

Orthotics

This is how orthotics work

Supination(sup)-palm up for wrist Do Now-copy this in notes Supination(sup)-palm up for wrist Outward lean of forefoot for ankle

Supination

Inversion(Inv)-sole is inward Eversion(Ev)- sole is outward

Protraction (protract)-shoulders forward Retraction(retract-shoulders back

Internal rotation-(Int. R)rotating toward the body External rotation (Ext.R)-rotating away from the body

Circumduction(circum.) Happens at the ball and socket joint and encompasses several movements.

Plantarflexion(PF)-pointing ankle

Dorsiflexion(DF)-ankle up

Lateral flexion(Lat. – )to the side

Horizontal Abduction (Horiz.Abd) and Horizontal Adduction(Horiz.Add)