1.4. Anatomy Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior (Cranial)
A
Toward the front of the body
2
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back of the body
3
Q
Medial
A
Closer to the midline that divides the body onto right and left halves
4
Q
Lateral
A
Further away from the midline and more toward the side of the body
5
Q
Superior
A
Closer to the head
6
Q
Inferior
A
Toward the feet
7
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the trunk or to another specified point of reference
8
Q
Distal
A
Opposite of proximal
9
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to the surface of the body
10
Q
Deep
A
Parts that are more internal and father from the surface of the body
11
Q
The 3 major anatomic planes of reference
A
Coronal
Transverse
Midsaggital
12
Q
The anatomic position
A
Body is upright
Palms facing anteriorly
13
Q
Coronal
A
separation front to back
14
Q
Transverse
A
separation top to bottom
15
Q
Sagittal
A
separation left to right
