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Medial Pertains to the midline
Lateral Pertains to structure further away from the mid or medial line
Distal Structure further away from the trunk or midline
Proximal Structure closer to the trunk
Superficial Describes structure closest to the bodys surface.
Deep Describes the structure deeper in the body.
Extension Movement that straightens.
Flexion Movement that bends.
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Adduction Movement that pulls towards body's midline.
Abduction Movement that moves away from the bodys midline.
Deep Describes the structure deeper in the body.
Extension Movement that straightens.
Flexion Movement that bends.
Adduction Movement that pulls towards body's midline.
Abduction Movement that moves away from the bodys midline.
Rotation Pertains only to the axial skeleton, specifically the head and vertebral column.
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Medial or internal rotation Occurs at the hips and joints, occurs when a limb turns in
towards the midline.
Lateral or external rotation Occurs at the hips and joints, occurs when a limb moves away
from the midline.
Winged scapula Indicates a weak serratus anterior
Coracoid process Found in the interior shaft of clavicle.
Coranoid process Found in the mouth: mandible.
Trapezius It's fibers can be divided into three groups. All fibers are easily palpated.
Teres major Known as "lats little helper" because they are synergists. It is superficial.