Anatomical Locations and Postion

Question 1

Supine

Answer 1

Lying face up

Question 2

Valgus

Answer 2

Distal segment of a joint deviates LATERALLY

(used to describe deformation, ex. Valgus
“knock-knee” as the distal portion of the lower knee joint bends outward or laterally)

The L in VaLgus is for LATERAL!

Question 3

Varus

Answer 3

Distal segment of a joint deviates MEDIALLY

(used to describe deformation, ex. VARUS deformity of the knee would be the distal part of the leg below the knee is deviated inward(medially), resulting in a BOWLEGGED appearance)

Varus-v-AIR-us- more AIR btw your legs

Question 4

Prone

Answer 4

Lying face down

Question 5

Anterior

Answer 5

The front of the body; VENTRAL

Question 6

Posterior

Answer 6

The back of the body; DORSAL

Question 7

Superficial

Answer 7

Located close to or on the body surface

Question 8

Deep

Answer 8

Below the surface

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

Closer to any reference point

Closer to the trunk

Question 10

Distal

Answer 10

Farther from any reference point

Question 11

Medial

Answer 11

Towards the mid-line of the body

Question 12

Lateral

Answer 12

Away from the midline of the body; to the side

Question 13

Inferior

Answer 13

Away from the head; lower (caudal)

Question 14

Superior

Answer 14

Toward the head; higher (cephalic)

Question 15

Ipsilateral

Answer 15

On the SAME side

Question 16

Contralateral

Answer 16

On the opposite side

Question 17

Unilateral

Answer 17

One side

Question 18

Bilateral

Answer 18

Both sides

Question 19

Arm

Answer 19

The region from the shoulder to the elbow

Question 20

Forearm

Answer 20

The region from the elbow to the wrist

Question 21

Thigh

Answer 21

The region from the hip to the knee

Question 22

Leg

Answer 22

The region from the knee to the ankle

Question 23

Unilateral

Answer 23

To ONE side