Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front
2
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back
3
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
4
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
5
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the point of origin
6
Q
Distal
A
Away from the point of origin
7
Q
Superior
A
Toward the head
8
Q
Inferior
A
Toward the tail
9
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the surface
10
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface
11
Q
Prone
A
Face down (on stomach)
12
Q
Supine
A
On back (on spine)
13
Q
Transverse plane
A
Splits into superior and inferior
14
Q
Anterior
A
Towards the front
15
Q
Posterior
A
Towards the back
16
Q
Frontal plane
A
Split into anterior and posterior
17
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Splits into right and left
18
Q
Extension
A
Lengthening muscle and increasing distance between bones
19
Q
Flexion
A
Shortening of muscles and decreasing the distance between bones
20
Q
Adduction
A
Joint moves limb medially
21
Q
Abduction
A
Joint moves limb laterally
