anatomy biomechanics
trochanter
A large knobby projection on a bone can be called a:
condyle
A rounded projection that articulates with another bone is called:
supinated
In anatomical position, the forearm is in what position?
inferior
Which of the following terms means "farther from the head"?
pelvic
____ region bones: ischium, ilium, sacrum
upper
_____ extremity bones (hand, forearm, upper arm)? -radius, ulna, humerus
thigh bone
femur bone another name
circumduction
Combines flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction
extension
During the preparatory phase of an underhand softball pitch, the hand holding the ball is drawn behind the body prior to the forward swing of the arm that culminates in the release of the ball. When the hand is drawn behind the body, the shoulder is in:
anterior
In anatomical terminology, the front part of the body is called:
ulnar deviation
Movement of the hand at the wrist toward the ulnar side of the arm is:
adduction
Moving an arm (positioned laterally straight out to the side at shoulder height) back to the midline is called:
shoulder joint
Select the joint that connects the axial and appendicular skeleton:
extension
The movement to increase the angle between the thigh and lower leg is defined as knee
knee
The patella is located in the region of which joint?
dorsiflexion
What term is used to describe the motion of bringing the toes closer to the lower leg?
proximal
Which of the following describes the knee joint relative to the ankle joint?
d
Which of the following is/are true regarding anatomical reference position? a. palms face forward b. erect posture c. the starting position for describing motion d. all of above
adduction and abduction
Which of the following limb movements dominate during jumping jacks?
vertebrae
bones that make up spinal column
scapula
shoulder blade is
F
t/f the hip is distal to the knee
f
t/f the knee is proximal to the hip joint
scapula
the shoulder joint is the articulation between the humerus and the: