Anatomical terms of motion
Anatomical Terms of Motion
The Anatomical Terms of Motion refer to the various terminologies used to describe the different types of movements in the human body. These terms are essential in the field of Anatomy and Physiology to provide a precise and universal description of body movements.
Pronunciation
- Anatomical: /ˌanəˈtämək(ə)l/
- Terms: /tərmz/
- of: /əv, äv, ôv/
- Motion: /ˈmōSH(ə)n/
Etymology
The term "Anatomical" is derived from the Greek word "anatome" which means "dissection". "Terms" comes from the Latin word "terminus" which means "end" or "boundary". "Motion" is derived from the Latin word "motio" which means "movement".
Related Terms
- Flexion: The action of bending or the condition of being bent.
- Extension: An increase in the angle between two bones at a joint.
- Abduction: Movement away from the midline of the body.
- Adduction: Movement towards the midline of the body.
- Rotation: Movement in which something, e.g. a bone or a whole limb, pivots or revolves around a single long axis.
- Circumduction: The circular movement at the far end of a limb.
- Pronation: Rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards.
- Supination: Rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces forwards or upwards.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anatomical terms of motion
- Wikipedia's article - Anatomical terms of motion
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