Lesson
Terms used to describe anatomical structures - continued
– Prone/Supine – lying face down/lying face up
– Valgus/Varus – distal joint segment deviates laterally/medially
– Ipsilateral/Contralateral – on same/opposite side
– Unilateral/Bilateral – one side/both sides
– Arm/Shoulder – region from shoulder to elbow
– Forearm – region from elbow to wrist
– Thigh – region from hip to knee
– Leg – region from knee to ankle