1.1 Lab - Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
Anatomical Position
the body standing upright, with the feet at shoulder width and parallel, toes forward. The upper limbs are held out to each side, and the palms of the hands face forward.
the body standing upright, with the feet at shoulder width and parallel, toes forward. The upper limbs are held out to each side, and the palms of the hands face forward.
Anatomical Position
Anatomical Position Reference
Prone
lying face down orientation
describes a lying face down orientation
Prone
Supine
lying face up orientation
lying face up orientation
Supine
Anterior (or ventral)
the front or direction toward the front of the body
the front or direction toward the front of the body
Anterior (or ventral)
Posterior (or dorsal)
the back or direction toward the back of the body
the back or direction toward the back of the body
Posterior (or dorsal)
Superior (or cranial)
a position above or higher than another part of the body proper
a position above or higher than another part of the body proper
Superior (or cranial)
Inferior (or caudal)
a position below or lower than another part of the body proper
a position below or lower than another part of the body proper
Inferior (or caudal)
Lateral
the side or direction toward the side of the body
the side or direction toward the side of the body
Lateral
Medial
the middle or direction toward the middle of the body
the middle or direction toward the middle of the body
Medial
Proximal
a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body
a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body
Proximal
Distal
a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body
a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body
Distal
Superficial
a position closer to the surface of the body
a position closer to the surface of the body
Superficial
Deep
a position farther from the surface of the body
a position farther from the surface of the body
Deep
Directional Terms Reference
