A&P - Directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Left and right split of the body
2
Q
Coronal Plane
A
Front and back split of the body
3
Q
Transverse Plane
A
Top and bottom split of the body
4
Q
Anterior
A
Towards the front of the body
5
Q
Posterior
A
Towards the back of the body
6
Q
Medial
A
Towards the middle of the body
7
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the middle of the body
8
Q
Superior
A
One area’s higher elevation of anothers
9
Q
Inferior
A
One area’s lower elevation of anothers
10
Q
Proximal
A
Toward or nearest the trunk or the point of origin of a part
11
Q
Distal
A
Away or farthest the trunk or the point of origin of a part
12
Q
Prone
A
Face down, lying on stomach
13
Q
Supline
A
Face up, thumbs out, laying on back
14
Q
Anatomical Position
A
Body standing upright, thumbs out, limbs extended
