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Figure Drawing
Position, Bone, Flesh Terminology
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Anatomy
11th Grade
09/06/2011
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Transverse
 Definition
At right angles to long axis
Term
Medial
 Definition
Nearer midline
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Lateral
 Definition
Further from midline
Term
Proximal
 Definition
Near root of limb
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Distal
 Definition
Further from root of limb
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Dorsal
 Definition
Back (of hand or foot, usually)
Term
Interosseuous
 Definition
Between bones
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Supine
 Definition
Turned upward. Opposite of prone.
Term
Head
 Definition
Knob of a bone. Also, a portion of a muscle with a seperate attachment.
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Body
 Definition
longest or broadest mass of a bone
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Symphysis
 Definition
Union of right and left at midline
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Eminence
 Definition
Low, just perceptible, convexity
Term
Tuberosity
 Definition
Large bump under skin
Term
Process
 Definition
Projection, graspable with fingers
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Condyle
 Definition
Polished artticular surface (usually knob)
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Trochlea
 Definition
Spool-shaped articular surface
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Ramus
 Definition
Plate-like branch of bone
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Fossa
 Definition
Shallow depression
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Foramen
 Definition
Hole, perforation
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Belly
 Definition
Fleshy part of muscle
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Aponeurosis
 Definition
Expanded tendon for attachment of a flat muscle
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Fascia
 Definition
Fibrous envelopment of muscles
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Digitation
 Definition
Divided branches of a muscle
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Flexor
 Definition
Causes bending
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Extensor
 Definition
Straightens
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Levator
 Definition
Raises
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Abductor
 Definition
Draws away from midline
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Adductor
 Definition
Draws towards midline
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Tensor
 Definition
Draws tight
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Supinator
 Definition
Turns palm supine (up)
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Pronator
 Definition
Turns palm down or (prone)
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Corrugator
 Definition
Pulls skin into wrinkles (think cardboard)
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