Glossary

Plantarflexion

Flexion at the ankle joint.
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Posterior

Situated towards the back of the body. In other words if a structure is nearer the back of the body than another structure then we say it is posterior.
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Proximal

This term can only be used to describe the limbs. It means to be nearer to the midline of the body.
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Rotation

To turn the joint on its axis. Medial rotation is turning in the direction of the body. Lateral rotation is turning away from the body.
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Superficial

Nearer the surface of the body or more external.
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Tendon

A tendon joins a muscle to a bone.
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Transverse Process

 Projection on either side of a verterbra.
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Trochanter

Bony process near the head of the femur.
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Tubercle

A small, rounded projection of a bone.
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Ventral

Equivalent to anterior.
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