Medical Terminology - Directional Terms ... horizontal with the face downward, or denoting the hand with palms turned downward ... eversion, turning outward ...
VerkkoOverview What is exotropia? Exotropia is a form of strabismus, a misalignment of the eyes. If you have exotropia, one or both of your eyes turn outward (toward your ears). …
Verkkotoward. adduction. movement of a limb toward (an axis of) the body. circum-. around. circumrenal. pertaining to around the kidney. circumcision. removal of the skin …
toward. adduction. movement of a limb toward (an axis of) the body. circum-. around. circumrenal. pertaining to around the kidney. circumcision. removal of the skin around the male genitals.
VerkkoOut-toeing is a condition that occurs when the toes or feet point outward instead of facing straight ahead. It is a common condition among children, but it can also occur in …
adduction movement toward the midline of the body eversion turning outward extension lengthening or straightening a flexed limb flexion bending a part toward the body inversion turning inward lateral decubitus lying down on the side (with the x-ray beam horizontally positioned) prone lying on the belly (face down) recumbent
Ectropion is the medical term used to describe an outward turning or malposition of the lower eyelid and lashes. The eyelid margin is everted or turned out.
away from the surface of the body (internal) abduction. movement away from the median plane of the body or one of its parts. adduction. movement toward the median plane of the body. medial. pertaining to the midline of the body or structure. lateral. pertaining to a side.
VerkkoRotational deformities occur when the foot or a leg bone are turned or twisted inward or outward, and this causes the feet to turn inward or outward rather than pointing …
Verkkofrom the front to the back of the body. 3. posteroanterior. the direction from back to front. 4. eversion. a turning outward or inside out, such as a turning of the foot outward at …
The act of bending a joint or limb beyond normal extension or range of motion. Dorsiflexion Movement of the sole of the foot upward Plantar Flexion Motion of the sole of the foot away from the midline of the body. (plantar surface) Rotation Movement of a body part around its longitudinal axis (lengthwise) Pronation
VerkkoThe act of bending a joint or limb beyond normal extension or range of motion. Dorsiflexion Movement of the sole of the foot upward Plantar Flexion Motion of the …
Kyphosis is the medical term for the abnormal outward curvature of the spine. What is the medical term meaning turning inward? Internal rotation is the medical ...
away from the surface of the body (internal) abduction. movement away from the median plane of the body or one of its parts. adduction. movement toward …
Exotropia is a type of strabismus (misaligned eyes) in which one or both of the eyes turn outward. The condition can begin as early as the first few months ...
Verkkomovement away from the midline of the body; ex) outward movement of the arm at the shoulder. adduction. movement toward the midline of the body; ex) return of lifted …
VerkkoTerms in this set (86) abduction. movement away from the midline of the body. adduction. movement toward the midline of the body. eversion. turning outward. extension. lengthening or straightening a flexed limb.
from the front to the back of the body. 3. posteroanterior. the direction from back to front. 4. eversion. a turning outward or inside out, such as a turning of the foot outward at the ankle. 5. inversion. an abnormal condition in which an organ is turned inside out; or turning inward. 1. Lethal.