Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 9 - Joints - Critical Thinking Questions - Page 290: 1

Answer

The positions of Katie's body may be described as follows: 1. Katie's head, vertebral column, head, lower arms, fingers, thighs, and lower legs are flexed. 2. Her forearms and shoulders are medially rotated 3. Her thighs and arms are in the position of adduction.

Work Step by Step

Flexion: movement that decreases an angle between two body parts (to bend). Medial rotation: rotational movement of limbs around their the long axis, towards the midline. of the body. Adduction; Movement of body parts towards the midline of the body.
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