Anatomical & Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Body parts above other parts (towards the head)
2
Q
Inferior
A
Body parts below other parts
(Towards the feet)
3
Q
Lateral
A
Body parts located away from the middle (towards the midline)
4
Q
Medial
A
Body parts located near the middle (Towards the midline)
5
Q
Distal
A
Away from limbs (distance)
6
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the limbs
7
Q
Deep
A
Inside the body (Away from surface)
8
Q
Superficial
A
Outside the body (Towards the surface)
9
Q
Horizontal Plane
A
Divides the body into a top and bottom half (superior and interior)
10
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Divides the body into right and left sides
11
Q
Corona Plane
A
Divides body into front and back section
12
Q
Posterior
A
Body parts on the back of the body
13
Q
Anterior
A
Body parts on the front of the body
14
Q
Right / Left Hypochondriac Region
A
Below ribs
15
Q
Right/ left lumber region
A
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