1B Anatomical and Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical Position
A
Upright, with feet together and flat, head erect, arms down, and palms facing forward
2
Q
Superior
A
Above
3
Q
Inferior
A
Below
4
Q
Anterior
A
Front (head on quadrupeds)
5
Q
Ventral
A
Front (belly on quadrupeds)
6
Q
Posterior
A
Back (tail end on quadrupeds)
7
Q
Dorsal
A
Back (back on quadrupeds)
8
Q
Medial
A
Close to midline
9
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midline
10
Q
Proximal
A
Close to trunk (limbs)
11
Q
Distal
A
End of limb
11
Q
Superficial
A
Near the surface
12
Q
Deep
A
Away from surface
13
Q
Cranial (cephalic)
A
Head end
14
Q
Caudal
A
Tail end
15
Q
Plane
A
Imaginary flat surface
16
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Divides body into left and right
17
Q
Frontal/Coronal plane
A
Divides body into front and back
18
Q
Transverse plane
A
Divides body into top and bottom
19
Q
Oblique plane
A
Plane at an angle, infinite possible divisions
20
Q
Cephalic
A
Head
21
Q
Frontal
A
Forehead
22
Q
Orbital
A
Eye
23
Q
Nasal
A
Nose
24
Q
Buccal
A
Cheek
