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What is the anatomical term for rotating the forearm so that the palm is facing upwards?
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Supination
Describe internal rotation and give an example of a body part where it might be observed.
Internal rotation is rotation towards the midline of the body, observed in shoulders.
Why is understanding terms of movement important in clinical anatomy?
Understanding terms of movement is crucial for describing joint movements accurately and understanding clinical implications.
Which surfaces are commonly affected in eczema or atopic dermatitis?
Flexor surfaces such as the front of the elbow and back of the knee.
Explain how rotation movements are classified and give examples.
Rotation movements are classified as internal (towards midline) and external (away from midline).
Differentiate between abduction and adduction.
Abduction is moving away from the median plane, while adduction is moving towards the median plane.
How is anatomical supination different from pronation?
Supination involves the palm facing upwards with the radius parallel to ulna; pronation involves the palm facing downwards with the radius crossing over the ulna.
Why is extension considered as opposite to flexion?
Because extension increases the joint angle opposite to the decrease in flexion.
Where is the radial pulse commonly palpated?
Lateral to the ulna using three fingers.
What anatomical movement is associated with approximation of two ventral surfaces?
Flexion
What role does anatomical rotation play in the development of extremities?
Anatomical rotation during embryonic development influences the positioning and function of the limbs.
Define extension in terms of anatomical movement.
Extension is the straightening of a joint, increasing the angle between body parts.
What clinical implication involves rotation of extremities during development?
Embryological rotation of upper and lower extremities in opposite directions.
What anatomical movement describes the bending of a joint and decreases the angle between body parts?
How does the movement of thumb flexion differ from finger flexion?
Thumb flexion involves moving inwards medially towards the midline.
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