Terminology Anchor – anything which makes stable or secure, anything which is depended upon for support or security. Butterfly – strips of tape that overlaps, as in X pattern Check Rein – reinforced tape to restrict motion or movement Collateral – meaning side, lateral or medial Compression – the act of applying pressure to a body part. Diagonally – a slanted or oblique direction Diamond Shape – an object that is in the shape of 2 equilateral triangles placed to base. Extension Wrap – a wrap used to assist in the extension of a specific joint. Flexion Wrap – a wrap used to assist in the flexion of that joint

Terminology Figure of 8 – the bandaging of a joint where the initial turn circles the one part of the joint and the second turn circles the adjoining part of the joint to form a figure 8. Horizontal Strip – a strip placed level with the horizon, opposed to vertical strip. Horseshoe – padding made to resemble the U shape Hot Spot – Early redness of the skin from friction that leads to a blister formation if preventive measure are not taken. Muscle Contracted – the shortening of the muscle Pad Support – a pad placed in a certain area to sustain, hold up, or maintain a desired position.

Terminology Prophylactic – Denoting something that is preventive or protective. Shorten the Angle of Pull – decreasing the ROM of a joint Spica Wrap – the figure 8 bandage that generally overlaps the previous to form a V like designs; used to give support, apply pressure to hold a dressing Spiral – applying a bandage around a limb that ascends the body part overlapping the previous bandage. Stirrup – Any U shaped loop or piece Support – to sustain, hold up or maintain a desired position Tape Mass – adhesive applied to the cloth composed of natural synthetic, zinc oxide, etc. Vertical strip – a strip that is placed perpendicular to the line of the horizon, opposed to the horizontal strip. X-Pattern – the crossing of 2 pieces of tape in the shape of an X