Regional Anatomy/Lesson 4

Introduction to Regional Anatomy - Lesson 4 The Movements of the Human Body

Reading:
There are many ways the body can move. Terms have been created to standardise communication about these movements. It is important for an anatomist to understand terms given to movements, so take the time to learn these terms well. Later lessons will rely heavily on your knowledge of these. The following table describes all the anatomical movement terms you will need to know for later lessons. Any terms not covered here will be covered later in detail. All movements assume beginning in the anatomical position, unless otherwise stated.

Quiz:
for any short answer quiz questions, please answer in lower case. { When eating popcorn to bring a kernel to the mouth you { supinate _8} the forearm and { flex _4} at the elbow.
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{ Fanning the fingers is also known as { abduction _9}.
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{ During free-stroke swimming { circumduction _13 } occurs at the shoulder and { flexion | extension } and { flexion | extension } occur at the hips.
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