Match Each Term to the Correct Descriptor

question 120

Multiple Choice

Match each term to the correct descriptor.
-Means "toward the midline of an appendicular structure"

• A)deep
• B)superficial
• C)supine
• D)prone
• E)medial
• F)distal
• G)superior
• H)extension
• I)inferior
• J)lateral
• K)proximal
• L)flexion

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Definitions:

Weight Bearing

The act of supporting weight with the legs and feet; crucial for building bone strength and preventing osteoporosis.

Quadriceps

A large muscle group on the front of the thigh, crucial for walking, running, and jumping.

Gluteal

Pertaining to the gluteus muscles, which are located in the buttocks and are responsible for the movement of the hip and thigh.

Muscular Strength

The maximum force that a muscle or group of muscles can generate during a single contraction, critical for physical health and performance.