KINS 294: Anatomical Kinesiology
Anatomical Terminology Review
Define the following Terms:
ANATOMY:
PHYSIOLOGY:
METABOLISM:
BIOENERGETICS:
List the 5 basic needs of organisms:
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5.
LANGUAGE OF ANATOMY
Describe each of the following body positions terms:
1. Anatomical Position:
2. Prone Position:
3. Supine Position:
4. Fundamental Position:
Identify the following plans of the body:
A. Sagittal:
B. Coronal/Frontal:
C. Transverse/Horizontal:
Define the following Directional Terms:
Superior (cephalic, cranial):
Inferior (caudal):
Anterior:
KINS 294: Anatomical Kinesiology
Anatomical Terminology Review
Posterior:
Medial:
Lateral:
Define the following Comparison terms:
Proximal:
Distal:
Superficial:
Deep:
Ipsilateral:
Contralateral:
Visceral:
Parietal:
Define the following Terms of Movement:
Flexion:
Dorsiflexion:
Lateral flexion:
Extension:
Plantar Flexion:
Hyperextension:
Abduction:
Adduction:
Protraction:
Retraction:
Circumduction:
Eversion:
Inversion:
Supination:
KINS 294: Anatomical Kinesiology
Anatomical Terminology Review
Pronation:
Supine:
Prone:
Medial Rotation:
Lateral Rotation:
Common anatomical Prefixes & Suffixes
epi - upon or above
rectus - erect or straight
a (an) - without, not
brevis - short
medi - towards the middle
sub
abd - from (away)
capit - head
oid - resembling
supra - above
acro - extremity tip
chondro - cartilage
infra - below
sym, syn - together
add - toward, to
costal - rib
inter - between
teres - round
arthro - joint
delt - delta shaped
linea - line
trans - across, through
aud/aural - ear/hearing
profundus - deep
rami
itis - inflammation
- branch /connecting bridge
axilla - armpit
- under
cornu - horn
brachial - arm
SKELETAL ANATOMY TERMINOLOGY
Depressions on the surface of bones provide for the passage of blood vessels and other soft tissue.
fovea = pit-like landmark (e.g., fovea capitis of femur)
sulcus= (or groove)= a furrow-like opening or groove that accommodates soft tissue such as blood
vessels, nerves or tendons. (e.g., intertubercular sulcus of the humerus through which the tendon of
the long head of the bicepts brachii passes)
fossa = basin-like depression
cavity = wide open area or spacious container (i.e. glenoid cavity or sinuses)
notch = often a "C" or "U" -shaped depression
Openings occur primarily where blood vessels and nerves pass into or through the bone.
KINS 294: Anatomical Kinesiology
Anatomical Terminology Review
fissures= narrow slit-like openings between adjacent parts of bones through which blood vessels or
nerves pass (e.g., superior orbital fissure of the sphenoid bone
foramen = hole
canal = tube-like passageway
meatus = canal-like
sinus= an air-filled cavity within a bone that connects to the nasal cavity (frontal sinus of frontal
bone)
Processes are any prominent projections of a bone. Processes may be divided into articulating or
non-articulating.
Articulating
head = rounded, articular projection supported by a neck (e.g., head of humerus)
condyle = large, knuckle-like, articular projection (e.g., medial condyle of the femur)
facet = smooth, flat surface (superior and inferior articulating facets of the vertebrae)
Non-articulating
epicondyle = smaller projection above condyle (usually attachment site for muscles and ligaments;
medial epicondyle of femur)
trochanter = blunt projection (only on the femur; greater and lesser trochanters of femur)
tubercle = small knob-like, rounded process (e.g., greater tubercle of humerus)
tuberosity = large, often rounded, usually roughened process (attachment spot; tibial tuberosity)
crest = prominent border or ridge (e.g., iliac crest)
line = less prominent ridge than a crest (e.g., linea aspera)
spine = sharp, slender process (e.g., spinous process of a vertebra)
BODY SYSTEMS OVERVIEW
List the PRIMARY body systems responsible for the following functions:
A. PROTECTION & MOVEMENT
C. TRANSPORTATION
1. __________________________
1. __________________________
2. __________________________
2. __________________________
3. __________________________
D. ABSORPTION & EXCRETION
B. COORDINATION & INTEGRATION
1. __________________________
1. __________________________
2. __________________________
2. __________________________
3. __________________________