Anatomical Locations and Bony Landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below
3
Q
Lateral
A
To the side
4
Q
Proximal
A
Towards the center
5
Q
Dorsal
A
Back of ____________
6
Q
Medial
A
Towards the middle
7
Q
Distal
A
Moving away from center
8
Q
Anterior
A
Front
9
Q
Palmar
A
Front of hand
10
Q
Posterior
A
Back
11
Q
Plantar
A
Bottom of foot
12
Q
Volar
A
Front of hand
13
Q
Flexion
A
Shortening/bending
14
Q
Extension
A
Straightening/lengthening
15
Q
Rotation
A
Spinning/twisting