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  • If something is lateral, what does that mean?
    Away from the midline of the body
  • What is this a picture of?
    An abrasion
  • What is being shown in the picture?
    A tendon (Achillies tendon)
  • What is the vertical plane that seperates left and right?
    Sagittal Plane
  • If something is medial, what does that mean?
    Toward the midline of the body
  • If my toe is pointed forward and I move it to point sideways, what movement did my hip joint perform?
    Lateral rotation
  • What locational terms/sections of the body does the coronal plane seperate?
    The anterior and posterior
  • What would this injury be classified as?
    An acute injury
  • What is prone and supine position?
    Prone - Lying flat on stomach; Supine - Lying flat on back
  • What is this tool?
    Goniometer
  • An underbite would be considered what kind of movement of the jaw?
    Protraction
  • What movement is being performed here?
    Elevation of the shoulder joint
  • When doing jumping jacks, what movement is the shoulder joint performing?
    Abduction
  • Imagine you are turning this volume button louder. What movement is your arm/elbow performing?
    Supination
  • Jimmy worked out on Wednesday. Friday morning he woke up feeling incredibly sore and was concerned that something was wrong. What is he experiencing and should he be concerned?
    Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, No this is a naturally occuring event in muscles exposed to new activities.
  • What does R.I.C.E stand for?
    Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
  • What is the picture representing?
    Hyperextension
  • What movement is happening in the picture?
    Extension of the elbow
  • Which locational term is referring to the section away from the head/toward the lower section of the body?
    Inferior
  • The very first part of the macarana dance is performing which movement with the shoulder joint?
    Flexion
  • What is the ACL an example of?
    A ligament
  • Explain the concentric and eccentric movements of the quadriceps during leg extensions..
    Concentric - Shortening of a muscle (When the knee is in flexion) Eccentric - Lengthening of a muscle (When the knee is in extension)
  • What is the medical term that refers to the way someone walks?
    Gait
  • What is the medical term for a bruise?
    Contusion
  • What is muscle atrophy?
    Loss of muscle mass due to inactivity or disease
  • What is the attachment point where the muscle movement occurs called?
    Insertion
  • What is the name of a joint injury where a bone has been forced out of it’s normal anatomical position?
    Dislocation
  • What is arthritis?
    Inflammation of the joints
  • I am posterior and considered dorsal. I am also superior to the rib cage. Which body part am I?
    Scapula (Shoulder Blade)
  • Which section of the hand would be proximal? Distal?
    Proximal: Wrist; Distal: Fingertips
  • Give an example of bilateral and unilateral.
    Answers may vary. Bilateral - Both sides; Unilateral - One side
  • Use deep and superficial when explaining the location of two body parts.
    Answers may vary. Deep - Far from surface; Superficial - Close to surface
  • Give an example of an isometric contraction.
    Answers may vary. Contraction of a muscle without movement.
  • How would you classify arthritis?
    Chronic
  • What is the attachment point where muscle movement does not occur called?
    Origin
  • Have a participant demonstrate anatomical position
    Feet together pointed forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, body is postured, and looking forward