Anatomic Locations & Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Posterior
A
Back of the body; ventral
2
Q
Superficial
A
Located close to or on the body surface
3
Q
Deep
A
Below the surface
4
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to any reference point
5
Q
Distal
A
Farther from any reference point
6
Q
Superior
A
Toward the head; higher (cephalic)
7
Q
Inferior
A
Away from the head; lower (caudal)
8
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
9
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body; to the side
10
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side
11
Q
Contralateral
A
On the opposite side
12
Q
Unilateral
A
One side
13
Q
Bilateral
A
Both sides
14
Q
Prone
A
Lying face down
15
Q
Supine
A
Lying face up
16
Q
Valgus
A
Distal segment of a joint; deviates laterally
17
Q
Varus
A
Distal segment of a joint; deviates medially
18
Q
Arm
A
Region from shoulder to elbow
19
Q
Forearm
A
Region from elbow to wrist
20
Q
Thigh
A
Region from hip to knee
21
Q
Leg
A
Region from knee to ankle
22
Q
Anterior
A
Front of the body; ventral
