1.1 anatomical directions Flashcards
What is the anatomical position?
Standing, face forward, palms forward
This position is used as a reference point for anatomical terminology.
What does ‘superior’ mean in anatomical terms?
Towards your head
What does ‘inferior’ refer to in anatomy?
Towards your feet
In anatomical terminology, what does ‘ventral’ mean?
Your front
What is the meaning of ‘dorsal’?
Your back
Define ‘medial’ in anatomical context.
Towards your midline
What does ‘lateral’ mean?
Away from the midline
What does ‘proximal’ refer to?
Towards the body
What does ‘distal’ mean?
Away from the body
What is the definition of ‘superficial’?
Towards the surface
What does ‘deep’ mean in anatomical terms?
Towards the center
What are the three anatomical planes?
- Sagittal
- Coronal
- Transverse
Is your belly button superior or inferior to your knees?
Superior
Is your belly button medial or lateral to your arms?
Medial
Which anatomical plane divides the body into upper and lower halves?
Transverse
Which plane passes through the midline?
Sagittal
True or False: The thorax is considered a part of the upper limb.
False
List the parts and regions of the body.
- Head
- Upper limb
- Neck
- Thorax
- Abdomen
- Pelvis
- Lower limb
Which plane divides the body into a ventral and dorsal half?
Coronal
